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Plans to expand bait fish, to issue to fishermen in 2028
5+ hour, 10+ min ago (80+ words) Edition. mv Thursday, June 25, 2026 Plans to expand bait fish, to issue to fishermen in 2028 The Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Ocean Resources has said that the government has tasked a company in reviving bait fish and that the government will…...
Number of fishermen decreased due to jobs, working to increase them: President
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (72+ words) According to him, the main reason is that when the administration of former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih provided jobs to many people in state-owned enterprises, it included a large number of fishermen. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu Ambassador highlights benefits, Maldivian…...
Subsidy on fuel for yellowfin tuna fishing vessels
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (75+ words) Edition. mv The Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources stated today that yellowfin tuna fishing vessels that fuel up at Hulhumale's FSM terminal and K. Himmafushi's FSM shed will have the fuel sold to them at a subsidized rate from today…...
Pizza Bona pizza for just MVR 1 for Dhiraagu Pay customers
1+ week, 1+ day ago (58+ words) Edition. mv Pizza Bona pizza for just MVR 1 for Dhiraagu Pay customers This offer will proceed on Thursday, 18th June, starting from 10: 00 AM for the first 500 customers. Dhiraagu launches "Foarin Gugumaalaa" with prizes and data rewards Dhiraagu launches employee-led CSR initiative…...
Six months to label food items as per regulation
1+ week, 4+ day ago (99+ words) Edition. mv Six months to label food items as per regulation According to the MFDA's announcement that was publicized today, they have given a six-month window for the preparation in complying with the standard regarding all of the food items…...
No international alert on Indian mangoes, MFDA says
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (61+ words) However, the official said the authority is looking into the matter and assessing whether any of the products in question have been imported into the Maldives. mangoes in the local market Food safety can only be ensured by taking individual…...
Strict food label regulation: Criminal charges, 1 mn penalty
2+ week, 1+ day ago (242+ words) Edition. mv Strict food label regulation: Criminal charges, 1 mn penalty Under the Food Safety Act, the Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has introduced and has begun enforcing the 'National Standard for Labeling Prepackaged Food', meant for food that is…...
MIFCO to purchase fish at MVR 20, aim is to not go lower than MVR 18
2+ week, 2+ day ago (121+ words) Edition. mv MIFCO to purchase fish at MVR 20, aim is to not go lower than MVR 18 As per MIFCO's pricing list that has been publicized, the price of skipjack tuna and 10 to 15 kg of yellowfin tuna can now be bought…...
Meat and coffee see highest inflation during past year
2+ week, 3+ day ago (70+ words) Edition. mv Meat and coffee see highest inflation during past year While coffee prices saw an increase of 18. 58 percent, meat saw a rise of 6. 68 percent. Villa College, Atmosphere Foundation scholarship opens BML announces winner of Australian Open finals promotion Favara…...
MFDA asks to avoid packing food in used plastic bottles
2+ week, 4+ day ago (86+ words) Edition. mv MFDA asks to avoid packing food in used plastic bottles The Maldives Food and Drug Authority has issued a statement urging businesses to stop packing food and drinks in used single-use plastic bottles. Coconut water bottling at Local…...