Nareesh's shocking testimony in defence of Yameen ruled as false

27 December 2022

Govt says oppose waste import; will amend law

Speaking to Atoll Times, Shauna said that the government does not support the import of waste and the bill proposed by the government does not allow it.

19 December 2022

WAMCO discontinues cleaning Male public places

According to WAMCO, the five-year agreement between the company and the Council expired on Sunday, and the council has not renewed it.

27 December 2022

Controversial waste import bill ratified amid backlash

The clause allowing the import of waste was added during the review of the bill by the parliamentary committee.

18 December 2022

Thilafushi lagoon becomes landfill; garbage spills out into sea

Under the project, two incinerator plants with a capacity to dispose of 250 tonnes of waste per day per plant will be set up at Thilafushi.

30 November 2022

MVR 2 plastic bag tax to kick in from April 18

Parliament passed the Waste Management Bill in late November.

18 December 2022

Power generation from waste to begin in Addu in July

"Efforts are underway to ensure that these works are completed by July," the environment ministry said in a statement.

19 January 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