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National Registry for Fisheries Management Being Compiled for 'FishMap' Database

National Registry for Fisheries Management Being Compiled for 'FishMap' Database

10 Feb 2026

B. Atoll Council Resumes Marine License Services

B. Atoll Council Resumes Marine License Services

14 Jan 2026

100 Flats Allocated for Fishermen Under Government Housing Policy

100 Flats Allocated for Fishermen Under Government Housing Policy

18 Nov 2025

Fishing license applications can now be submitted via the 'Keyolhu' web portal

Fishing license applications can now be submitted via the 'Keyolhu' web portal

4 Nov 2025

Spiny dogfish fishery opened to public, management plan and regulations published

Spiny dogfish fishery opened to public, management plan and regulations published

31 Oct 2025

Registry to be compiled for producers of fisheries and marine resources

Registry to be compiled for producers of fisheries and marine resources

27 Oct 2025

B. Atoll Council temporarily suspends marine license services

B. Atoll Council temporarily suspends marine license services

23 Oct 2025

President Assures Fishermen Their Voices Will Be Heard and Needs Met

President Assures Fishermen Their Voices Will Be Heard and Needs Met

29 Sept 2025

Illegal Fishing Enforcement

20 illegally moored vessels fined in Male' and Villimale' lagoons

20 illegally moored vessels fined in Male' and Villimale' lagoons

10 Jun 2026

Ministry Assures Continuous Efforts to Stop Illegal Fishing

Ministry Assures Continuous Efforts to Stop Illegal Fishing

2 May 2026

Ministry gives deadline to remove illegally deployed FAD off Uligamu

Ministry gives deadline to remove illegally deployed FAD off Uligamu

28 Oct 2025

Fish-Box Subsidy & Relief

Special arrangements made for distributing canned fish cases

Special arrangements made for distributing canned fish cases

19 Feb 2026

Distribution of canned fish cases in the Male' region concluded

Distribution of canned fish cases in the Male' region concluded

12 Feb 2026

STO fuel skids to open in all atolls within the next three months: President

STO fuel skids to open in all atolls within the next three months: President

5 Feb 2026

Fisher Welfare & Finance

Government will find meaningful solutions to the concerns of all types of fishermen: Minister Shiyam

Government will find meaningful solutions to the concerns of all types of fishermen: Minister Shiyam

10 Dec 2025

BKMU warns yellowfin tuna industry could collapse without sustainable solutions to fishermen's concerns

BKMU warns yellowfin tuna industry could collapse without sustainable solutions to fishermen's concerns

15 Nov 2025

Solving Fishermen's Issues by Listening to Their Voices: President

Solving Fishermen's Issues by Listening to Their Voices: President

Harbour & Infrastructure Policy

Cold Storage Projects to be Completed Within Next 15 Months: President

Cold Storage Projects to be Completed Within Next 15 Months: President

5 Feb 2026

Land Reclamation and Harbour Development Begins for Fiyoaree Fish Factory

Land Reclamation and Harbour Development Begins for Fiyoaree Fish Factory

2 Feb 2026

Discussions Held to Expedite Addu Fisheries Port Project

Discussions Held to Expedite Addu Fisheries Port Project

10 Nov 2025

Marine Conservation & Resources

Government Aims to at Least Double Fish Storage Capacity: President

Government Aims to at Least Double Fish Storage Capacity: President

20 Jun 2026

Adequate efforts being made to revive the fisheries sector: President

Adequate efforts being made to revive the fisheries sector: President

19 Jun 2026

Need to Prioritise Ocean Research and Maximise Benefits: Minister Shiyam

Need to Prioritise Ocean Research and Maximise Benefits: Minister Shiyam

8 Jun 2026

Ministry & Regulation

Opportunity Open to Host Official Fishermen's Day Celebrations

Opportunity Open to Host Official Fishermen's Day Celebrations

2 May 2026

President Decides to Withdraw Solih's Letter to Mauritius Over Maritime Dispute

President Decides to Withdraw Solih's Letter to Mauritius Over Maritime Dispute

5 Feb 2026

Workshop on Biosecurity Procedures for Importing and Exporting Plants and Plant Products Commences in the Maldives

Workshop on Biosecurity Procedures for Importing and Exporting Plants and Plant Products Commences in the Maldives

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New FAD design to be deployed next month

New FAD design to be deployed next month

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Bangladesh High Commissioner meets MIFCO CEO

Bangladesh High Commissioner meets MIFCO CEO

1 week ago

Dhangethi Harbour Project: Deepening of T-Jetty Area Basin Begins

Dhangethi Harbour Project: Deepening of T-Jetty Area Basin Begins

20 Apr 2026

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Maldives will set an example in the fight against illegal fishing: Minister Shiyam

Maldives will set an example in the fight against illegal fishing: Minister Shiyam

10 Jun 2025

Maldives Transportation Safety Board Established

Maldives Transportation Safety Board Established

9 Apr 2025

I have never been against longline fishing: Minister Shiyam

I have never been against longline fishing: Minister Shiyam

21 Aug 2024

Sri Lankan Fishing Boat Fined and Confiscated by the State

Sri Lankan Fishing Boat Fined and Confiscated by the State

16 Apr 2024

Customs Establishes Special Unit for Maritime Operations

Customs Establishes Special Unit for Maritime Operations

1 Apr 2024

Ramadan gift distributed to 53.5% of households in the Male' region

Ramadan gift distributed to 53.5% of households in the Male' region

4 Feb 2026

Ramadan Gift Distribution: Over 26,500 Tuna Cases Distributed

Ramadan Gift Distribution: Over 26,500 Tuna Cases Distributed

1 Feb 2026

Distribution of Ramadan Gift Canned Fish Cases to Atolls Begins

Distribution of Ramadan Gift Canned Fish Cases to Atolls Begins

27 Jan 2026

Distribution of Ramadan gift canned fish to begin on the 24th of this month

Distribution of Ramadan gift canned fish to begin on the 24th of this month

22 Jan 2026

Canned fish cases in Male' region to be distributed at night during Ramadan

Canned fish cases in Male' region to be distributed at night during Ramadan

28 Feb 2025

17 Apr 2025

Maduvvari WDC to form a cooperative society

Maduvvari WDC to form a cooperative society

27 Oct 2024

President Assures Efforts to Resolve Yellowfin Tuna Fishermen's Concerns: BKMU

President Assures Efforts to Resolve Yellowfin Tuna Fishermen's Concerns: BKMU

2 Sept 2024

Land reclamation work for the establishment of a fish factory in Fiyoaree awarded to a contractor

Land reclamation work for the establishment of a fish factory in Fiyoaree awarded to a contractor

6 Nov 2025

MTCC awarded Thoddoo south side jetty development project

MTCC awarded Thoddoo south side jetty development project

20 Aug 2025

Work on the new Male' Fish Market to begin next July

Work on the new Male' Fish Market to begin next July

3 May 2025

No Acquisition Fee for Mariculture Zone Lessees

No Acquisition Fee for Mariculture Zone Lessees

4 Oct 2024

Discussions underway to develop sports fishing harbours!

Discussions underway to develop sports fishing harbours!

11 Sept 2024

Expansion of MSC certification is the result of collaborative hard work: Ministry

Expansion of MSC certification is the result of collaborative hard work: Ministry

23 Mar 2026

Maldives to Establish National Oil Reserve Across Three Regions

Maldives to Establish National Oil Reserve Across Three Regions

23 Mar 2026

Sea level rise directly impacts Maldives' national security and economic stability: Foreign Minister

Sea level rise directly impacts Maldives' national security and economic stability: Foreign Minister

14 Feb 2026

Fiberglass work banned in Hulhumale lagoon

Fiberglass work banned in Hulhumale lagoon

17 Jan 2026

Opportunity to submit ideas for the Fisheries and Ocean Resources Master Plan!

Opportunity to submit ideas for the Fisheries and Ocean Resources Master Plan!

28 Dec 2025

25 Jan 2026

This Government Has Invested More in the Fisheries Sector Than Any Other in Recent Times - Minister

This Government Has Invested More in the Fisheries Sector Than Any Other in Recent Times - Minister

13 Dec 2025

Addu City Council orders vessels operating without navigation lights to install them

Addu City Council orders vessels operating without navigation lights to install them

2 Dec 2025

Inguraidhoo Council Orders Registration of Unregistered Vessels at Boatyard

Inguraidhoo Council Orders Registration of Unregistered Vessels at Boatyard

4 Nov 2025

Sand mining banned from certain areas of Fenfushi harbour

Sand mining banned from certain areas of Fenfushi harbour

28 Oct 2025

Fisheries Ministry to auction large amount of old and broken equipment

Fisheries Ministry to auction large amount of old and broken equipment

25 Aug 2025

Maafushi Harbour Upgrade Project Progressing Rapidly

Maafushi Harbour Upgrade Project Progressing Rapidly

15 Apr 2026

Revetment work begins at Kurendhoo harbour

Revetment work begins at Kurendhoo harbour

13 Apr 2026

Seeking a Party to Conduct EIA for Ice Plant Establishment in L. Hithadhoo

Seeking a Party to Conduct EIA for Ice Plant Establishment in L. Hithadhoo

22 Mar 2026

Velidhoo Harbour Development Project Progressing Rapidly

Velidhoo Harbour Development Project Progressing Rapidly

26 Feb 2026

Digital platform "DALA" launched to report disaster damages

Digital platform "DALA" launched to report disaster damages

27 Jan 2026

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