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MIFCO Brings Major Changes to Skipjack Tuna Purchase Prices

MIFCO Brings Major Changes to Skipjack Tuna Purchase Prices

The Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) has introduced significant changes to its purchase prices for skipjack tuna, effective today.

13 Oct 2026

Notice Issued to Clear Non-Designated Storage Areas in Gaafaru Harbor

Notice Issued to Clear Non-Designated Storage Areas in Gaafaru Harbor

8 Oct 2026

Kinbidhoo Council Urges Public Not to Extract Sand from Kinbidhoo and Kudadoo Beaches

Kinbidhoo Council Urges Public Not to Extract Sand from Kinbidhoo and Kudadoo Beaches

5 Oct 2026

Vessels Must Not Be Beached for Repairs Without Written Permission: Thinadhoo City Council

Vessels Must Not Be Beached for Repairs Without Written Permission: Thinadhoo City Council

5 Oct 2026

Ministry Urges Fisher Masters and Fishermen to Join Tonight's "Keyolhu" App Session

Ministry Urges Fisher Masters and Fishermen to Join Tonight's "Keyolhu" App Session

5 Oct 2026

Registry & Licensing

HA. Ihavandhoo Council Officially Launches Maritime Licensing Services

HA. Ihavandhoo Council Officially Launches Maritime Licensing Services

30 Sept 2026

Ihavandhoo Council Commences Marine Vessel Licensing Services

Ihavandhoo Council Commences Marine Vessel Licensing Services

27 Sept 2026

Gadhdhoo Council Suspends Marine Vessel Licensing Services Following Irregularities

Gadhdhoo Council Suspends Marine Vessel Licensing Services Following Irregularities

22 Sept 2026

Illegal Fishing Enforcement

Government Enhances Legislative and Surveillance Measures to Combat IUU Fishing in EEZ

Government Enhances Legislative and Surveillance Measures to Combat IUU Fishing in EEZ

28 Sept 2026

President Ratifies Major Amendments to Fisheries Act with Strict Fines for Protected Species

President Ratifies Major Amendments to Fisheries Act with Strict Fines for Protected Species

31 Aug 2026

Parliament Passes Amendments to Fisheries Act Imposing Heavy Fines for Harvesting Protected Species

Parliament Passes Amendments to Fisheries Act Imposing Heavy Fines for Harvesting Protected Species

26 Aug 2026

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

Minister Shiyam Meets SME Digital MD to Accelerate RSW Financing for Fishermen

Minister Shiyam Meets SME Digital MD to Accelerate RSW Financing for Fishermen

10 Sept 2026

MVR 14.5 Million in Loans Disbursed to 113 Fishers in National Registry

MVR 14.5 Million in Loans Disbursed to 113 Fishers in National Registry

7 Sept 2026

Registration in 'Fahi Hakatha' Portal Made Mandatory to Receive Fuel Subsidies: Ministry

Registration in 'Fahi Hakatha' Portal Made Mandatory to Receive Fuel Subsidies: Ministry

1 Sept 2026

Harbour & Infrastructure Policy

Notice Issued to Clear Non-Designated Storage Areas in Gaafaru Harbor

Notice Issued to Clear Non-Designated Storage Areas in Gaafaru Harbor

8 Oct 2026

Vessels Must Not Be Beached for Repairs Without Written Permission: Thinadhoo City Council

Vessels Must Not Be Beached for Repairs Without Written Permission: Thinadhoo City Council

5 Oct 2026

Vessel Clearance Deadline Issued in Male' North Harbor

Vessel Clearance Deadline Issued in Male' North Harbor

1 Oct 2026

Marine Conservation & Resources

Kinbidhoo Council Urges Public Not to Extract Sand from Kinbidhoo and Kudadoo Beaches

Kinbidhoo Council Urges Public Not to Extract Sand from Kinbidhoo and Kudadoo Beaches

5 Oct 2026

Maldives Allocates Amberfish Export Quotas to Seven Companies Under CITES Framework

Maldives Allocates Amberfish Export Quotas to Seven Companies Under CITES Framework

20 Sept 2026

Regulation on Leasing Lagoon and Reef Areas and Levying Fees Comes into Effect in Dhaandhoo

Regulation on Leasing Lagoon and Reef Areas and Levying Fees Comes into Effect in Dhaandhoo

3 Sept 2026

Ministry & Regulation

Ministry Urges Fisher Masters and Fishermen to Join Tonight's "Keyolhu" App Session

Ministry Urges Fisher Masters and Fishermen to Join Tonight's "Keyolhu" App Session

5 Oct 2026

Fisheries Ministry to Hold Info Session on Keyolhu App Electronic Logbook Tomorrow Night

Fisheries Ministry to Hold Info Session on Keyolhu App Electronic Logbook Tomorrow Night

4 Oct 2026

Maldives Allocates Amberfish Export Quotas to Seven Companies Under CITES Framework

Maldives Allocates Amberfish Export Quotas to Seven Companies Under CITES Framework

20 Sept 2026

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MIFCO Brings Major Changes to Skipjack Tuna Purchase Prices

MIFCO Brings Major Changes to Skipjack Tuna Purchase Prices

13 Oct 2026

Minister Shiyam Meets MIFCO and AgroNAT Leadership to Discuss Operational Restructuring

Minister Shiyam Meets MIFCO and AgroNAT Leadership to Discuss Operational Restructuring

10 Sept 2026

MIFCO to Manage Operations of New Malé Wet Market Complex

MIFCO to Manage Operations of New Malé Wet Market Complex

7 Sept 2026

Kalaidhoo Council Begins Compiling Island Registry for Land Vehicles and Sea Vessels

Kalaidhoo Council Begins Compiling Island Registry for Land Vehicles and Sea Vessels

2 Sept 2026

Ministry Opens Sea Cucumber Processing Licenses Ahead of CITES Quotas

Ministry Opens Sea Cucumber Processing Licenses Ahead of CITES Quotas

12 Aug 2026

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

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

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

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

Purchasing Skipjack Tuna at MVR 21/kg Is a Change Under Government’s Sustainable Fisheries Policy: MIFCO

Purchasing Skipjack Tuna at MVR 21/kg Is a Change Under Government’s Sustainable Fisheries Policy: MIFCO

29 Aug 2026

Reducing Raw Fish Exports Essential to Boosting Fisheries Revenue: Minister Shiyam

Reducing Raw Fish Exports Essential to Boosting Fisheries Revenue: Minister Shiyam

20 Aug 2026

Government Launches MVR 278 Million ‘Aaruveri’ Matching Grant for Fisheries and Ocean Sectors

Government Launches MVR 278 Million ‘Aaruveri’ Matching Grant for Fisheries and Ocean Sectors

20 Aug 2026

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

Malé City Council Fines 11 Vessels Over Unauthorized Use of Vilimalé Lagoon

Malé City Council Fines 11 Vessels Over Unauthorized Use of Vilimalé Lagoon

16 Sept 2026

Sand accumulating near the Dhuvaafaru harbor breakwater to be released to residents

Sand accumulating near the Dhuvaafaru harbor breakwater to be released to residents

14 Sept 2026

Rathafandhoo Council Implements New Harbor Regulations Affecting Fishing Vessels and Gear

Rathafandhoo Council Implements New Harbor Regulations Affecting Fishing Vessels and Gear

9 Sept 2026

Fisheries Act amendment paves way for sports fishing harbors: President

Fisheries Act amendment paves way for sports fishing harbors: President

31 Aug 2026

Bandidhoo Council Orders Removal of Fishing Equipment Left in Harbor Area

Bandidhoo Council Orders Removal of Fishing Equipment Left in Harbor Area

18 Aug 2026

Special Legal Framework Being Formulated to Explore and Extract Offshore Oil, Gas, and Minerals in the Maldives

Special Legal Framework Being Formulated to Explore and Extract Offshore Oil, Gas, and Minerals in the Maldives

1 Sept 2026

Government Strengthens Legal Framework to Drive Mariculture Sector

Government Strengthens Legal Framework to Drive Mariculture Sector

19 Aug 2026

Government Unveils Major Incentives for Mariculture Investments: 3,849 Hectares Across 13 Zones with 3-Year Rent-Free Exemption

Government Unveils Major Incentives for Mariculture Investments: 3,849 Hectares Across 13 Zones with 3-Year Rent-Free Exemption

19 Aug 2026

Maldives Expands Mariculture Footprint with 10 New Zones

Maldives Expands Mariculture Footprint with 10 New Zones

18 Aug 2026

Ministries, exporters discuss CITES amberfish sea cucumber export and NDF

Ministries, exporters discuss CITES amberfish sea cucumber export and NDF

10 Aug 2026

Maldives Sets 10.95-Tonne Quota for Amberfish Sea Cucumber Export Under CITES Regulations

Maldives Sets 10.95-Tonne Quota for Amberfish Sea Cucumber Export Under CITES Regulations

20 Sept 2026

Government Decides to Turn AgroNet into a Subsidiary of MIFCO

Government Decides to Turn AgroNet into a Subsidiary of MIFCO

7 Sept 2026

Registration in 'Fahi Hakatha' Portal Made Mandatory to Receive Fuel Subsidies: Ministry

Registration in 'Fahi Hakatha' Portal Made Mandatory to Receive Fuel Subsidies: Ministry

1 Sept 2026

Discussions Held on Conducting Fisheries Sector Rehabilitation Program

Discussions Held on Conducting Fisheries Sector Rehabilitation Program

24 Aug 2026

Feeali Harbor: Special Mooring Zone Allocated for Small Vessels and Dinghies

Feeali Harbor: Special Mooring Zone Allocated for Small Vessels and Dinghies

16 Aug 2026

"Aaruveri’ Grant Formatted for Maximum Financial Relief to Businesses and Individuals: Minister Shiyam

"Aaruveri’ Grant Formatted for Maximum Financial Relief to Businesses and Individuals: Minister Shiyam

20 Aug 2026

Ministry Expands Nationwide Mariculture Training at Maniyafushi to Build a Skilled Sector Workforce

Ministry Expands Nationwide Mariculture Training at Maniyafushi to Build a Skilled Sector Workforce

19 Aug 2026

GDh. Vaadhoo Council Seeks Examiner to Issue Maritime Driving Licenses

GDh. Vaadhoo Council Seeks Examiner to Issue Maritime Driving Licenses

17 Aug 2026

Massive Relief for Fishermen: MIFCO and FSM Launch Instant "Fuel-on-Credit" Scheme

Massive Relief for Fishermen: MIFCO and FSM Launch Instant "Fuel-on-Credit" Scheme

11 Aug 2026

New FAD design to be deployed next month

New FAD design to be deployed next month

21 Jul 2026

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