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PolicyGovernment Decides to Turn AgroNet into a Subsidiary of MIFCO
PolicyMVR 14.5 Million in Loans Disbursed to 113 Fishers in National Registry
OpportunitiesB.Hithaadhoo Council Re-advertises for Marine Driving Examiners
BusinessGemanafushi Council Invites Bids for Lagoon Plots Allocated to Seaweed Farming
DiscussionDiscussions Held with MIFCO to Enable Fish Purchasing at Gemanafushi Ice Plant
At SeaAddu Hulhudhoo Boat Retrieves Drifting Sports Fishing FAD Buoy
DiscussionNaalaafushi Council and Fisheries Ministry Discuss Sector Development and Mariculture Opportunities
In-depthFrom Hiding Under a Dinghy to Commanding the Helm: Reetibey’s Inspiring Journey to Fisher Master!
DiscussionGemanafushi Council Highlights Fisheries Challenges in Meeting with Ministry
BusinessRathafandhoo Council Invites Proposals to Install Grouper Cages
BusinessInnamaadhoo Council Invites Bids to Lease Industrial Land for Boatbuilding
PolicyRegulation on Leasing Lagoon and Reef Areas and Levying Fees Comes into Effect in Dhaandhoo
BusinessHoarafushi Council Invites Bids to Construct Fish Cleaning Platform
BusinessVaadhoo Council Invites Bids to Construct Boat Yard
BusinessL. Gan Council Seeks Investors for Modern Fish Breeding and Organic Fertilizer Facility
DiscussionHigh-Level Meeting Held to Expedite Thinadhoo Cold Storage Project
BusinessSkipjack Tuna Accounts for Over 98% of MIFCO Fish Purchases in August 2026
DiscussionFisheries Ministry and UNDP Review Joint Fisheries Development and Marine Research Initiatives
OpportunitiesMTI to Begin New Batch of Coastal Navigation Level-2 Course on September 4
PolicyKalaidhoo Council Begins Compiling Island Registry for Land Vehicles and Sea Vessels
OpportunitiesKinbidhoo Council Re-opens Search for Marine Vessel Driving License Examiner
BusinessHoarafushi Council Invites Bids to Construct Two Fish Cutting Platforms
At SeaMTCC awarded project to reclaim land to upgrade Kelaa harbor and develop fisheries facilities
OpportunitiesApplications Open for Third Batch of 2026 Marine Hatchery Skills Development Program
BusinessMIFCO Will No Longer Purchase Fish from Fishermen Below MVR 20: Minister Shiyam
BusinessVeteran Business Leader Abdulla Faiz Appointed as MIFCO Chairperson
BusinessOver MVR 2.2 Billion Disbursed to Fishermen Since Implementation of 48-Hour Payment Policy
PolicyRegistration in 'Fahi Hakatha' Portal Made Mandatory to Receive Fuel Subsidies: Ministry
PolicySpecial Legal Framework Being Formulated to Explore and Extract Offshore Oil, Gas, and Minerals in the Maldives
PolicyFisheries Act amendment paves way for sports fishing harbors: President
PolicyPresident Ratifies Major Amendments to Fisheries Act with Strict Fines for Protected Species
OpportunitiesMaabaidhoo Council Seeks Examiner for Marine Vessel Driving Licenses
BusinessThimarafushi Council Invites Bids to Lease Land on 30-Year Term for Boatyard Development
OpportunitiesFeevah Council Leases Land Plot to The Hawks for 40 Years to Develop Modern Fuel Station
PolicyPurchasing Skipjack Tuna at MVR 21/kg Is a Change Under Government’s Sustainable Fisheries Policy: MIFCO
At SeaMTCC Reaches 46% Overall Progress on AA. Feridhoo Harbour Project
OpportunitiesInnamadhoo Council and CMS Partner to Conduct Coastal Navigation Certificate-2 Course
OpportunitiesKanditheemu Council Seeks Examiners for Maritime Driving License Tests
BusinessMIFCO Raises Skipjack Tuna Purchase Price to MVR 21 per KG
Opportunities"Farolhu Ranger" Vessel Introduced to Safeguard Sh. Farolhu Protected Area
At SeaMTCC Advances Dredging Operations for R. Meedhoo Harbour Development Project
DiscussionBandidhoo Council Meets Fisheries Minister to Address Fishermen Concerns
CommunityOoredoo Masrace 2026 Set to Kick Off in Maafushi Tomorrow with MVR 43,000 Prize Pool
CommunityFisheries Industry Operations Showcased to SIDS GBN Forum Delegates
BusinessGan Council Revokes Announcement to Lease Land for Fish Processing
DiscussionFelivaru Fisheries Development Project Reviewed to Accelerate Progress
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