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It is no secret that the Maldives has been grappling with a debt situation that has been worsening over the past few years. The worsening situation took centerstage on local...
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In the intricate fabric of governance, ministers play a pivotal role as custodians of various governmental sectors, entrusted with steering the nation towards progress and prosperity. However, a recurring challenge...
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In a culmination of his five-year administration, former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has fulfilled a final promise by authorizing a noteworthy pay raise for police and military personnel. This significant...
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As a new administration has been elected in the Maldives, one of the biggest tasks that the newly elected president Mohamed Muizz and his team would have to take on...
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As the Republic of Maldives eagerly prepares to usher in its 8th President on the 17th of November 2023, the nation finds itself grappling with a financial crisis that has...
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In recent years, the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has taken a proactive stance against tax evasion, employing a powerful weapon in its arsenal—naming and shaming. MIRA has embarked on...
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Subsidies play a pivotal role in shaping a nation's economic landscape, often serving as a safety net for its citizens and a catalyst for economic growth. These financial incentives, provided...
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In a world where the Maldives is often imagined as a castaway paradise, the story of how this island nation confronted the scourge of leprosy may not be a well-known...
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The Maldivian political economy has been fragile ever since the campaign for the Presidential race of 2023 started. In addition to the turmoil that the Presidential election brought, additional stress...