President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has designated Uhdhoo as a picnic island for the people of the southern part of the Nilandhe Atoll.
This designation, announced during the President's ongoing tour of all the inhabited islands of South Nilandhe Atoll, means that Uhdhoo will now serve as a leisure destination for the community.
Uhdhoo, previously owned by a private individual, was returned to the Government after the agreement expired. The President has entrusted Uhdhoo to the Ministry of Cities, Local Government, and Public Works, which is overseeing the island's management and facilitating travel to Uhdhoo. The Ministry will soon announce the details of its plans for Uhdhoo, providing transparency and reassurance to the community.
During his visit to Meedhoo, the President addressed several issues that instilled hope in the local residents. He reassured them that comprehensive solutions would be devised to tackle the housing issues during his tenure. The President also pledged that the Raajje Transport Link (RTL) ferry system would be operational by the end of 2025, and that the island's waste management problem would be effectively managed through WAMCO.
During the community meeting, significant agreements were signed to initiate crucial projects for the advancement of Meedhoo. Minister of Tourism and Environment, Mr Thoriq Ibrahim, and Managing Director of Waste Management Corporation Limited, Mr Mujuthaba Jaleel, signed the agreement to develop the Waste Management Centre of WAMCO in Meedhoo. Additionally, the agreement for the second phase of the Meedhoo harbour upgrade project was also signed at the ceremony. Minister of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure, Dr Abdulla Muththalib, and Managing Director of Maldives Transport and Contracting Company Limited, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Retd.) Ahmed Saudee, signed this agreement, ushering in a new era of development for the island.
The President reiterated his commitment to the residents of Meedhoo, assuring them that these projects would be completed promptly. He also pledged to bring sports development to the island. Furthermore, the President addressed the space constraints faced by the school, promising a resolution within the current and next year. He assured the residents that the years 2025 and 2026 would mark the realisation of all the promises made during the presidential election, instilling a sense of optimism and hope for the future.
