USAID launches project to reduce ocean plastic

The project will be implemented in Maldives and Sri Lanka for a period of five years.

9 March 2023

WAMCO's dustbin bag bundles priced between MVR 35-165

A tax of MVR 2 per plastic bag came into effect last week under the new Waste Management Act.

25 April 2023

MVR 2 plastic bag tax comes into effect

While certain uses will be exempted from the tax, most uses of plastic bags in commercial transactions will be taxed.

18 April 2023

Plastic bag tax botched due to MIRA's interpretation, says Saleem

Saleem suggested that the law be introduced progressively, starting at a low figure like 50 Laari in the first year and then increasing the amount annually.

25 April 2023

Explainer: MVR 2 plastic bag tax comes into effect on Apr 18

If GST exempted goods are sold in plastic bags, the tax will still be levied on the bag

14 April 2023

Nationwide initiative sees cleanups in all islands

Vice President Faisal Naseem and several government officials also participated in the national clean-up drive.

17 June 2023

Plastic bag imports halved after single-use plastics ban: Pres

The president said that one of the biggest challenges facing the country is the impact of climate change and the economic and social consequences.

6 June 2023

Parliament breaks for recess without bag amendment review

According to the rules of procedure, the last session of the first term of each year will be held on the last Thursday of April.

27 April 2023