AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAkuregoda Double Murder: A suspect linked to the Feb 13 killing of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda was arrested after being extradited from the Maldives and brought into Sri Lanka via Bandaranaike International Airport, with police alleging he drove the getaway vehicle used by the gunmen. Tourism Revenue: Maldives generated about USD 120 million last year from resort lease extensions, land sales and land conversion fees, with new Tourism Act fee incentives encouraging early payments. US Ties: President Dr. Muizzu sent a message to US President Donald Trump on the 250th anniversary of US Independence, reaffirming plans to deepen cooperation in security, trade, education and people-to-people links. Anti-Corruption Drive: Mosques across the Maldives delivered a synchronized Friday sermon warning against corruption and bribery, as authorities push governance integrity. Tourism Numbers: Maldives welcomed over one million tourists so far this year, but arrivals are down 5% versus last year, with China still the top source market. Drug Crackdown: Homeland Security and Technology Minister Ali Ihusaan urged police to intensify action against illegal drugs, calling it the biggest threat to national security and stability. UNRWA Support: Maldives pledged USD 50,000 annually to UNRWA to help sustain humanitarian services for Palestinian refugees.
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