Lhaviyani Atoll - RajjeViyu

The Standard | 11 months, 2 weeks ago | concerned

MDP Gov’t Paid MVR 26 Million for Just MVR 2.8 Million Damages: Audit

An Auditor General's review found that the previous MDP administration overpaid MVR 23.2 million to Umet Construction for the cancelled Kurendhoo harbour project. The contract was awarded to Works Corporation Ltd in January 2011 and subcontracted to Umet. Work stalled in early 2013, and the contract was terminated on March 10, 2013, after an MTCC assessment found inadequate progress. Courts later ruled the termination lawful, but the Economic Council under former President Solih approved a MVR 26 million payout in April 2023, exceeding the legally justified MVR 2.8 million. The audit recommends recovery of overpaid funds and investigation into officials.

The Standard | 1 year, 4 months ago | concerned

Maldives braces for stormy weather as MET issues white alert for 12 atolls

The Maldives National Meteorological Service (MET) issued a white alert for 12 atolls from Haa Alif to Lhaviyani in the north and Laamu to Addu City in the south, effective 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM today. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected, with wind speeds up to 40 mph. The alert is part of the ongoing northeast monsoon. Additionally, Gdh. Faresmaathodaa recorded 129.7 mm of rain yesterday. Earlier, Male' suffered severe flooding causing MVR 2.2 million in damages, the worst rain incident in its history.

Maldives Republic | 1 year, 5 months ago | neutral

Japanese Lawmaker Dies While on Holiday in Maldives

Japanese lawmaker Toshiyuki Adachi, 70, a member of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the House of Councillors, died while snorkelling near a resort in Lhaviyani Atoll. The Maldives Police Service responded to a report of an unresponsive tourist at 8:33 a.m. on Friday. An investigation is underway. Adachi was from Hyogo Prefecture and was elected to the upper house in 2016, previously serving as vice minister for engineering affairs.

The Standard | 1 year, 5 months ago | neutral

Japanese Legislator Passes Away in Maldives During Holiday

A 70-year-old Japanese tourist was found deceased while snorkeling at a resort in Lhaviyani Atoll. Media reports, citing Japan's ruling party, suggest the individual is Japanese legislator Toshiyuki Adachi, but there is no official confirmation. Mihaaru claims to have verified the identity. The Foreign Ministry has not commented.

Maldives Republic | 1 year, 11 months ago | positive

MIFCO Initiates Design Work for New Fish Canning Factory in Felivaru

MIFCO hired a Chinese firm to design a new fish canning factory on Felivaru Island, Lhaviyani Atoll. The factory, costing US$40 million and processing 100 tonnes daily, is to be completed before end of 2026. Simultaneously, a cold storage facility expansion by Indian firm Rinac India Ltd, with MVR 20 million investment funded by an $800 million line of credit from the Indian Export-Import Bank, will increase capacity. Land reclamation of 5 hectares started in 2020 under the previous administration.