President Dr Mohamed Muizzu met with B. Hithaadhoo Island Council, the Women’s Development Committee (WDC), and heads of local institutions to discuss the island’s pressing development needs. The meeting took place at the Secretariat of the Hithaadhoo Council.
During the discussions, council members highlighted several urgent issues, including the limited availability of land, the need to provide adequate housing and shelter, and to bring changes to the scope of the existing harbour project. They also raised challenges in developing local tourism and called for an immediate solution to the island’s erosion problem. Youth representatives additionally requested the establishment of a dedicated youth centre.
Other concerns raised included limited space and staff shortages at the health centre, and overcrowding at Hithaadhoo School.
President Dr Muizzu assured attendees that he would thoroughly review the matters raised. Through Cabinet Ministers and senior officials from State-Owned Enterprises present at the meeting, he also provided updates on ongoing development projects across the island.
