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Backlog Resolved: Fishermen Set to Receive Funds in 48 Hours, Declares President

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced during a visit to Gaafaru in Kaafu Atoll that 38 million rufiyaa owed to fishermen has been settled, paid out to 216 fishermen with accounts at BML and MIB. He said that starting on 10 Dec 2024 funds will be released within 48 hours to every fisherman with a Bank of Maldives account, and an agreement between the Ministry of Finance, MIFCO and the Bank of Maldives will prevent future backlogs.

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  1. Mon 9 Dec
    38 million rufiyaa owed to fishermen by the previous administration was settled.Kaafu Atoll 9 Dec only The Standard During his visit to Gaafaru in Kaafu Atoll, the President revealed that 38 million rufiyaa owed to fishermen by the previous administration has been settled today.

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  • It takes time. MIFCO required significant reforms, as its administrative setup was not optimal

    President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu The Standard Open the report (The Standard)

  • In the past 14 days, there was about 38 million rufiyaa pending for fishermen. That amount has now been credited to the boat owners

    President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu The Standard Open the report (The Standard)

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  • 38 million rufiyaa amount owed to fishermen and settled The Standard In the past 14 days, there was about 38 million rufiyaa pending for fishermen. That amount has now been credited to the boat owners

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  • 196 fishermen fishermen paid with Bank of Maldives accounts The Standard This payment was made to 196 fishermen with accounts at the Bank of Maldives (BML)

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  • 20 fishermen fishermen paid with Maldives Islamic Bank accounts The Standard and 20 fishermen holding accounts at Maldives Islamic Bank (MIB).

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  • 48 hours release time for funds to BML-account fishermen The Standard starting tomorrow, funds will be released within 48 hours to every fisherman with a BML account

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  • Funds will be released within 48 hours to every fisherman with a BML account. starting tomorrow The Standard starting tomorrow, funds will be released within 48 hours to every fisherman with a BML account.

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  • This year's Fishermen's Day is marked. tomorrow The Standard As he announced this timely release of funds, it coincides with this year’s Fishermen’s Day tomorrow.

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