AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGST & Tourism Tax Fight: A motion in Parliament seeks to delay a 17% GST tax on foreign travel agents, with an NGO warning it could push up resort prices and hurt bookings. Local Governance Clash: Former Home Minister Umar Naseer says decentralisation is being poisoned by party conflicts, pointing to councils suing state firms over services like electricity. Currency Crackdown: Homeland Security and Technology Minister Ali Ihusaan says authorities are targeting unlicensed parallel US dollar trading and alleged coordination to influence unofficial exchange rates. Debt & Reserves: Maldives has fully repaid India’s $150m SBI treasury bill facility, while reserves remain under pressure. Climate & Environment: WMO is mapping fragile island ecosystems to feed island-specific climate resilience planning; meanwhile the Five Million Trees programme has passed 1.83m trees planted and more nurseries are being set up. Transport & Ports: MPL opened an EOI for a Thilafushi multi-purpose port project management consultant; the new Land Transport Act raises penalties for dangerous driving. Connectivity: Maldivian launched Male’-Kudahuvadhoo flights and signed a loyalty partnership with Etihad Guest to let miles redeem on the domestic network. Politics: PNC unanimously endorsed President Muizzu for the 2028 ticket without a primary.
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