President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih met on Thursday with the council members of Dhanbidhoo Island in the Laamu Atoll, discussed ongoing developmental projects, and inquired about the needs of the residents. At the President’s Office meeting, the council members acknowledged the significant developmental progress the island has seen under President Solih’s administration and extended their gratitude to the President.

The council members also shared with the President the challenges and concerns of the residents. Discussions at the meeting centred on issues related to the sewerage network, the shortage of staff and facilities at the healthcare centre, the need for a school library, space constraints at the mosque and challenges caused by coastal erosion.

They also discussed with the President the need for proper waste management facilities, policing services, and tourism development in the region; and expediting the project to develop a causeway connecting the island with Isdhoo and Kalaidhoo Islands.

At the meeting, the President inquired with the council members about the most pertinent needs of the residents and briefed them on the latest updates on the ongoing developmental projects on the island. He also assured that the administration would seek ways to find amicable solutions to the concerns raised at the meeting.