On 20 February 2022, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) had issued a statement in regard to the ongoing litigation case to dissolve the Hulhumale Magistrate Court. JSC states that the decision issued in the Supreme Court case of 2012/SC-S/31, which validates the establishment of the Hulhumale Magistrate Court is a major legal contradiction, as the Judicature …
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Maldives and the Ministry of Economic Development signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide technical assistance for strengthening evidence-based policy making and enhancing investments in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Maldives. Signing the MoU on behalf of the Ministry of Economic Development, Minister Fayyaz Ismail stated, …
The brand new Madivaru Airport in Lhaviyani Atoll will make access to resorts more efficient and time saving. Flights to and from Male’s Velana International Airport to Madivaru Airport will take just 25 minutes and operate throughout the night. This will provide resorts and guests an alternative transfer option for travel apart from seaplanes that fly …
Minister of Tourism recently issued a three-year ultimatum for resorts idling in the “under development” category of properties. He made the statement in parliament taking a stand on tourism leases where islands remain idle without any form of development despite having consumed several years of the lease period. The rule change His reference is to …
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In a gazette publication of 23 December 2021, the Ministry of Tourism has updated the Rent Regulations governing payment of land (lease) rent in respect of islands, lagoons, and land given for tourism development. The gazette citation is 2020/R-171. These Rent Regulations are made with reference to section 16-19 of the Tourism Act as updated …
