Participants completed the run with their parents.
Over 800 children have taken part in the sixth “BML Wow Kidz Run” which concluded on Friday.
The annual run is organized by the Bank of Maldives (BML) and Total Fitness Group (TFG). It was held in Hulhumale’ Friday morning.
Children from three age groups participated.
The run is held to teach children about the importance of physical activity for a healthy lifestyle. All participants received a medal as a token of appreciation.
Maldives Gas is temporarily reducing the amount of gas in cylinders due to import challenges and rising global prices. Customers will be charged based on the actual weight at existing rates per kilogram. The government is working on a bulk storage project to provide a permanent solution to these supply issues.
Villa College has launched four new programs in teaching, engineering management, and psychology to address national skill shortages in the Maldives. These courses emphasize practical experience and are now open for enrollment for the January 2027 intake. Interested students must apply by December 26, 2026.
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has refused to disclose details of major port relocation agreements with a Chinese firm, citing confidentiality and trade secrets. Despite public interest and regional concerns, MPL declined to reveal the contract value or specific terms for the Thilafushi project, which aims to alleviate port congestion.
The Maldives has established the Maldives Tertiary Hospitals Group to manage all public tertiary hospitals under a single governing board. This hybrid centralized model dissolves previous regional boards to unify healthcare services. The 18-member board, led by Dr. Abdul Azeez Yoosuf, will oversee major hospitals and specialized centers.
HDC has reclaimed the land occupied by Riveli Beach Restaurant in Hulhumale' and terminated its agreement with Solaris Hospitality due to unpaid rent. The operator is now prohibited from conducting business at the site. This decision follows multiple notices and failed opportunities for the company to settle its outstanding arrears.
Maldivian has acquired a luxury King Air 360 aircraft to provide high-end transport for resort guests. Launched in partnership with Nilaa Coral Island, the eight-seat plane features a pressurized cabin and night-flight capabilities. While primarily serving the new resort, the aircraft is also available for private charters nationwide.
The government workforce grew by 6,530 employees over the last three years, reaching a total of 55,466. This rapid recruitment has driven the national wage bill to a projected MVR 14.4 billion for next year. The current administration's hiring rate significantly outpaces the previous three-year period.
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