Calling for sincerity and trustworthiness in municipal governance, President Dr Muizzu urged local councils to set aside political differences and work with the Government in the best interests of their communities.
The President's Office
During the four-day visit to the inhabited islands of Baa Atoll, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has met with members of the B. Kendhoo Island Council, the Women’s Development Committee (WDC), and heads of local institutions on 11 August 2025, to discuss the island’s key development needs. The meeting was held at the Kendhoo Island Council Secretariat.
The council members drew attention to various issues faced by the islanders, which included the absence of a boatyard and a designated area for industrial activities. They requested the resumption of works on the mosque, the installation of lighting in the football ground, and the expansion of the ground itself. Concerns were expressed regarding the harbour development and land reclamation projects, with an emphasis on ensuring that road development is undertaken in a manner that preserves the island’s natural beauty. Additional issues raised included the need to address waste management requirements, upgrade the power station’s network, and alleviate space constraints at the Health Centre. The Council also highlighted the necessity of a specialist doctor.
Later, in a ceremony hosted to speak with the residents of the island, President Dr Muizzu stressed that genuine progress requires the President, Cabinet members, and institutional leaders to engage directly with communities. This, he explained, is a practice that reflects his Administration’s guiding principle of delivering decentralised services.
Calling for sincerity and trustworthiness in municipal governance, President Dr Muizzu urged local councils to set aside political differences and work with the Government in the best interests of their communities. He then highlighted recent legal reforms preventing council-owned companies from engaging in small and micro businesses, explaining that these measures aim to protect private entrepreneurs and ensure equal opportunities for all.
The President assured Kendhoo residents that his Administration remains committed to fulfilling the 10 pledges for the island’s complete development, along with additional commitments. He emphasised that key projects in health, education, and recreation will be implemented in line with established principles.
The visit also saw significant announcements, including a land reclamation, harbour upgrade, and coastal protection project in Kendhoo, while water and sewerage services were officially inaugurated.
