HDh. Atoll - RajjeViyu

Sun English Edition | 13 hours, 40 minutes ago | concerned

Study into high absenteeism shows many ninth and tenth graders stay up past midnight

A study by the Islamic University of Maldives (IUM) into high absenteeism among ninth and tenth graders reveals many students stay up past midnight, sometimes until 4:00 am, mindlessly surfing the internet. Dr. Aminath Shafiya, IUM assistant professor and dean of the Center for Research and Publications, presented the findings at Dh. Atoll Education Center's Prize Day on June 18, 2026. The study surveyed students in the greater Male' area, AA. Atoll, K. Atoll, and HDh. Atoll. Shafiya noted that lack of sleep causes stomach issues, headaches, and mood problems, leading to school absences. She urged students to manage their time better for adequate sleep.

Sun English Edition | 13 hours, 40 minutes ago | optimistic

Maldives seeks to grow seaweed export into a bigger revenue generator than skipjack tuna

The Maldives Fisheries Ministry aims to grow the seaweed export trade, launched in 2025, to match or exceed revenue from skipjack tuna, the country's biggest export. Floating Acres, a private mariculture firm, started commercial seaweed cultivation in April 2025 in B. Fehendhoo. State Minister Mohamed Muthalib said the firm now cultivates and exports 63 tons of seaweed monthly, up from an initial 100 kilos. The government plans nationwide expansion and has designated areas in Boduthiladhunmathi (HA. and HDh. Atolls), R. Atoll, M. Atoll, Th. Atoll, and a two-kilometer lagoon from K. Maniyafushi for mariculture. Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam hopes to grow the mariculture industry into a billion-Rufiyaa industry.

Sun English Edition | 1 week, 1 day ago | positive

Nasheed swept MDP chairpersonship election with 69% votes

Former President Mohamed Nasheed won the MDP chairpersonship election on June 12, 2026, with 69% of votes (20,943 out of 30,363 valid ballots), defeating South Galolhu MP Meekail Ahmed Naseem. Nasheed dominated in several atolls including L. Atoll (86.5%), GDh. Atoll (83.5%), and Th. Atoll (83.1%). Nasheed pledged to keep the party united for the 2028 presidency.

Ministry of Economic Development & Trade | 9 months, 3 weeks ago | positive

ATM services established in all inhabited islands of H.Dh. Atoll

Bank of Maldives (BML) has established ATM services in all inhabited islands of H.Dh. Atoll. The target was achieved during President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's visit to the atoll. ATMs were inaugurated in Finey, Hanimaadhoo, Naivaadhoo, Nellaidhoo, Nolhivaram, Nolhivaranfaru, Vaikaradhoo, Neykurendhoo, Kurinbee, and Kumundhoo. The inauguration ceremonies were attended by President Muizzu, Ministers, BML Chairperson Ahmed Ali Habeeb, BML CEO Mohamed Shareef, and senior bank officials. The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade signed an agreement with BML to install ATMs in all islands of Maldives under the government's policy to ensure financial inclusion across all inhabited islands.

Ministry of Economic Development & Trade | 9 months, 3 weeks ago | positive

ހދ. އަތޮޅުގެ މީހުން ދިރިއުޅޭ ހުރިހާ ރަށެއްގައި އޭޓީއެމްގެ ޚިދުމަތް ޤާއިމްކޮށްފި

Bank of Maldives (BML) has established ATM services in all inhabited islands of H.Dh. Atoll. The target was achieved during President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's visit to the atoll. ATMs were inaugurated in Finey, Hanimaadhoo, Naivaadhoo, Nellaidhoo, Nolhivaram, Nolhivaranfaru, Vaikaradhoo, Neykurendhoo, Kurinbee, and Kumundhoo. The inauguration ceremonies were attended by President Muizzu, Ministers, BML Chairperson Ahmed Ali Habeeb, BML CEO Mohamed Shareef, and senior bank officials. The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade signed an agreement with BML on 7 November 2024 to install ATMs in all islands of Maldives under the government's policy to ensure financial inclusion.