Chief Spokesperson at the President’s Office, Heena Waleed, has announced that preparations are underway to introduce bunkering services for the first time in the Maldives. This afternoon, she made these remarks during a press conference at the President’s Office. The Minister of Sports, Fitness, and Recreation, Abdulla Rafiu, also joined the press conference.
Emphasising the ongoing efforts, the Chief Spokesperson detailed that the State Trading Organisation (STO), Maldives Ports Limited (MPL), and the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade are collaborating to bring the necessary vessels for bunkering services to the country to establish the service within the government’s first year in office. The Chief Spokesperson also highlighted President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s remarks during this year’s National Day function about reviving the diminishing good behavioural values amongst Maldivians.
At the press conference, Minister Abdulla Rafiu revealed that 264 sports development projects are underway nationwide, with MVR 118 million utilised within the ministry’s scope during the administration’s past nine months in office. He detailed that these projects include building football stadiums, futsal pitches, volleyball courts, and outdoor gyms. The Minister stated that the Maldives had hosted ten international sporting events within this period and would host an additional six international sporting events, including the ongoing sports event at the Maldives Centre for Social Education (MCSE).
At the press conference, the Chief Spokesperson and the Minister answered queries from the media.
