Corpse found drifting in Vaavu

The police are also searching for two people who went missing from an oil tanker vessel.

2 January 2023

Vaavu Atoll announces Maldives' first 'floating resort'

Each guest room on the floating resort will be made to showcase the beauty of the sea underneath.

10 October 2022

Barge removed from Hulhidhoo reef before EPA's arrival

Vaavu atoll councilmen describe this act as whitewashing their actions.

22 October 2022

EPA says lessee not liable for Anbara environmental damage

Council president Shujau Ali said Anbara's environment had been damaged, but the resort developers were not responsible for the damage.

28 February 2023

'Hulhidhoo agreement in effect; no talks over termination'

The people claim that the deadline given to the company to commence work on the island has expired.

16 October 2022

EPA allows response to Hulhidhoo, Anbara environmental damages

EPA said that what was observed during the inspection and its report can be shared with others only after the companies are allowed to respond to the claims.

30 November 2022

Pleading in pouring rain: 'Hand over Hulhidhoo'

Shujau said that the response he got from the ministry was baffling.

13 October 2022

Protestors leave Hulhidhoo after government agrees to talks

15 October 2022