Tobacco Duty Hike
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NewsWHO advises Maldives to slash tobacco taxes
The WHO advised the Maldives to reduce tobacco taxes following a sharp hike that fueled a black market for counterfeit cigarettes. The government is now considering lowering the specific duty to four Rufiyaa by 2026 to combat illicit trade. Officials will consult stakeholders before submitting a final proposal to the legislature.
ReportWhy "more enforcement" will not fix the Maldives' tobacco problem
The smugglers are banking on the government sticking to its ban. They know that as long as the market is illegal, they own it. It’s time to take that business away from them, not with speedboats, but with smart policy.
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Why the toughest anti-tobacco lobby supports regulation over bans
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Maldives' anti-tobacco ban created a black market disaster
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Customs destroy 1.8 million cigarettes smuggled into Addu
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Does the need for recognition justify sacrificing the people?
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Police vow to take action over missing cigarette cartons
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Tobacco control regulation finds its place in the dustbin
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Does the tobacco policy benefit those who want to quit smoking?
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Customs Deputy Commissioners Waheed and Riyaz dismissed
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Muizzu orders action against five Customs employees
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Six MPL officials suspended, remand extended for suspects
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Four arrested in connection with stolen cigarette containers
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Elaborate heist for 13 million cigarettes raises red flags!
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"Govt officials involved in illegal tobacco trade"
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Two containers of seized cigarettes stolen from MPL
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Bangladeshi man arrested over illicit cigarette trade
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Govt considers cash incentive to smoke-free islands
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Bangladeshi arrested with 32 cartons of smuggled cigarettes
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