Parliament Passes Decentralisation Bill After Marathon Session
The long-debated measure hands atoll and island councils broader authority over local budgets, though questions remain about how it will be funded.
By Ibrahim Naseer
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National Futsal Side Books Its Place in the Regional Final
A disciplined second-half performance was enough to see the team through a tense semi-final.
By Yoosuf Shakir
Central Bank Holds Rates Steady as Inflation Eases
Policymakers kept borrowing costs unchanged, pointing to signs that price pressures are cooling faster than expected.
By Hassan Adam
Indian Ocean Neighbours Deepen Ties on Maritime Security
New cooperation on patrols and information-sharing reflects a region taking closer stock of its shared waters.
By Ibrahim Naseer
Coral Nurseries Show Early Signs of Recovery Off Baa Atoll
Divers monitoring transplanted colonies report encouraging growth, though scientists caution against reading too much into a single season.
By Aishath Rasheed
The Case for Protecting Malé's Last Public Gardens
In a city short on space, the few remaining green corners are worth more than the land they sit on.
By Mariyam Waheed
A Boduberu Revival Finds Its Rhythm With a New Generation
Young performers are carrying the island drumming tradition into new venues without letting go of its roots.
By Mariyam Waheed
Islanders Trade Diesel for Solar as Microgrids Expand
A growing number of islands are pairing rooftop panels with batteries, trimming both fuel bills and the hum of the generator.
By Hassan Adam
Inside the Push to Modernise Malé's Ageing Water Network
Beneath the capital, a quiet effort to replace decades-old pipes is testing how a dense island city upgrades the systems residents rarely see.
By Aishath Rasheed
Decentralisation Will Only Work If Councils Get Real Budgets
Powers on paper mean little without the money to use them. That is the test the new law must pass.
By Ibrahim Naseer
The Long Road Back: A Surfer's Return After Injury
Months of rehabilitation, then a single wave — the story of a comeback measured in patience.
By Yoosuf Shakir
Guesthouse Owners Bet on a Longer, Quieter Season
Small operators are rethinking the calendar, spreading bookings across the year rather than chasing a single peak.
By Hassan Adam