Drought-hit Hoandedhoo seeks public help for water

The island council announced on Thursday that due to drought, the public tanks and most houses in the island have all run out of rain water.

21 April 2023

Fenaka awarded sanitation projects in 3 islands for MVR 107m

Construction of water and sanitation facilities have been handed over for the newly populated area of Addu-Hithadhoo.

26 January 2023

Water, sewerage systems in 11 islands in 3 years

The government has stated that water and sewerage services will be provided in all inhabited islands of the Maldives by the end of next year.

10 October 2022

Some Vietnam coffee farms thrive despite drought

Whatever the impact on the harvest will be, coffee prices for drinkers around the world are likely to rise.

25 June 2024

Addu water network upgrade project awarded to MWSC

The project was awarded for completion in 1 year.

14 April 2024

Addu Mayor bemoans failure to solve water shortage

"It's an excuse to say it's the previous management. The people changed it because they didn't like the way things were previously".

6 May 2024

Sick of sewage, Britons protest at water companies' pollution

To the beat of a drumming band and waving placards, the protestors called on Britain’s water companies to do more to prevent sewage discharges.

21 May 2023

MVR 56m wasted for Fuvahmulah sewerage project, audit finds

The ministry also declared the project complete without ensuring that the work was completed to the agreed standard and extent.

24 October 2023