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President Muizzu Announces Lease Extension Plan for Uninhabited Islands to Boost Local Economies

President Mohamed Muizzu announced that the government aims to extend leases of uninhabited islands from ten years to 25 years, with a possible later extension to 50 years, to let local councils make long-term investments. A guideline published in the Government Gazette on 17 February lists 25 uninhabited islands for lease to local councils, with plans to expand the list.

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What happened

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  1. Sat 17 Feb
    A guideline was published putting 25 uninhabited islands up for lease to local councils. Government Gazette 17 February only Maldives Republic The guideline, published in the Government Gazette on 17 February, puts up for lease 25 uninhabited islands for local councils.

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Who said what

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  • Initially, we have officially listed a select number of uninhabited islands for lease. We aim to mitigate any risk by refraining from leasing an uninhabited island that the previous administration has transferred to another entity, an unin…

    President Muizzu Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

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Figures in these reports

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  • 25 years proposed lease period for uninhabited islands Maldives Republic The government aims to extend the lease period for uninhabited islands from the current ten years to 25 years

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • 50 years potential future lease period Maldives Republic He further hinted at a potential future extension of the lease period to an unprecedented 50 years.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

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  • President Muizzu announced a plan to extend the lease period for uninhabited islands from ten years to 25 years. during his tour of the Raa and Baa atolls Raa and Baa atolls Maldives Republic The government aims to extend the lease period for uninhabited islands from the current ten years to 25 years in a move aimed at bolstering local economies, President Mohamed Muizzu has announced. This announcement was made during his tour of the Raa and Baa atolls.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • President Muizzu spoke with the community of Meedhoo Island about the lease extension. Meedhoo Island, Raa Atoll Maldives Republic Speaking with the community of Meedhoo Island, Raa Atoll, President Muizzu underscored that this extension would allow local councils to make more substantial, long-term investments in these islands.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

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