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At a special ceremony held on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Maldives Ports Limited (MPL), recognition awards were presented to employees who have served for over 35 years and those who have retired. A special coordinating committee has been formed to run the national initiative to show honor and respect. The Ministry of Defence has extended the deadline until 27 October to obtain permits for registering dangerous chemical storage warehouses and for sales via the "Makudi" portal. In a dangerous accident that occurred on the Haa Alif Hoarafushi airport road when the rear tire of a motorcycle burst causing it to lose control, two women aged 43 and 36 suffered serious injuries. STELCO has now restored the electricity supply that had been interrupted in some areas of Hulhumale' Phase 1.
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) colorfully celebrated its 40th anniversary on 28 September 2026. Special activities were carried out in connection with this day to commemorate the company's achievements over its long 40-year history of providing commercial port services in the Maldives. On this occasion, light was shed on the ongoing efforts to modernize the company's services and strengthen port operations. In addition, the valuable contributions made by the company's employees to the progress of MPL and the economy of the Maldives were recognized, and their work was commended during the day's events.
In a dangerous accident that occurred in HA. Hoarafushi on September 28, 2026, a person or persons were injured and sustained serious damages. Following the occurrence of this incident, relevant authorities immediately went to the area to provide assistance and commenced efforts to provide medical treatment to the injured. The police are further investigating the matter to identify the cause of the accident and to ascertain details of how the incident transpired. Since the roads of that island are generally heavily trafficked, relevant authorities always urge motorists to respect traffic rules and drive attentively.
A special coordinating committee was formed on 28 September 2026 to coordinate and oversee the affairs of the National Dignity Project. The main purpose of forming this committee is to effectively plan the activities of this important project carried out at the national level, and to strengthen relations and coordinate among the various relevant parties. In addition, the work of implementing the measures required to achieve the goals set under this project will proceed under the supervision of this committee.
Electricity has been restored to some areas of Hulhumale' Phase 1 following a disruption caused by a technical issue on Monday, 28 September 2026. The State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) stated that as soon as the problem occurred, its technical teams immediately began work to resolve it. Following these efforts, the issue was resolved, and service was restored to the areas where power had been interrupted, returning conditions to normal.
In order to resolve the issue of unregistered chemical warehouses and to bring such facilities into compliance with regulations, the relevant authorities decided on 28 September 2026 to grant an additional opportunity and extension of time. The primary objective of providing this period is to allow business owners adequate time to meet safety standards, as well as to ensure that all chemical warehouses are registered places to guarantee the safety and security of the general public. Furthermore, while instructions have been given to complete the registration process for warehouses during this period, it was reiterated that legal action will be taken against those operating in violation of the regulations after the specified deadline expires.