14 July 1947
School opens on Maakandoodhoo
The school that is now Milandhoo School opened on Maakandoodhoo. It moved to Milandhoo with the islanders and kept its badge, flag and uniform.
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8 August 1997
House building begins on Milandhoo
Atolls Minister Abdulla Hameed inaugurated house building on Milandhoo, then an uninhabited island farmed by people of the atoll. Maakandoodhoo's soil was muddy, its well water had turned foul, its harbour currents capsized boats and its population was growing; Milandhoo was the favourite of three islands its leaders looked at.
Island history seedsasia.org - 2000
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2000
First families move
Families began moving in 2000, in phases as houses were finished: 30 households first, then a second phase of 100 houses. During the move the two islands were run as one, sharing schools and health posts.
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17 September 2000
Established on Milandhoo
Milandhoo School was set up on 17 September 2000 to serve the families who had moved from Maakandoodhoo.
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2002
Health centre opened
The centre marked its 16th anniversary in January 2018, which places its opening in about 2002.
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2003
Some families choose Funadhoo
Not everyone went to Milandhoo: of 23 Maakandoodhoo households that asked to move to Funadhoo, all but four took houses there. By then 116 households had moved to Milandhoo and 152 were still to come.
Island history seedsasia.org - 2004
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26 December 2004
Tsunami speeds up the move
The Boxing Day tsunami hit Maakandoodhoo and sped up the move to Milandhoo.
Island history en.wikipedia.org - 2005
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20 March 2005
Declared an inhabited island
The government officially recognised Milandhoo as an inhabited island.
Island history en.wikipedia.org - 2006
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2006
Last families leave Maakandoodhoo
The last islanders left Maakandoodhoo and the national flag at its island office was taken down for the last time. A song about the move, sung by Rafiyath Rameeza with lyrics by Adam Abdul Rahman, is still widely remembered. Maakandoodhoo has stood empty since.
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9 May 2009
Ali Riza elected MP
In the first election with single-member seats, Ali Riza won the new Milandhoo constituency with 604 votes (33.5%), ahead of six other candidates. Abdul Rahman Ali came second with 296. The term ran five years.
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26 October 2009
Atoll capital moved to Milandhoo
The government moved the Shaviyani Atoll capital and atoll office from Funadhoo to Milandhoo.
Island history en.wikipedia.org - 2010
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2 March 2010
Changed to a single-session school
On a visit, President Nasheed said Milandhoo School had been changed to a single-session school.
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2 March 2010
Listed for upgrade
President Nasheed said the Milandhoo health centre was among 38 health centres identified to be upgraded.
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2 March 2010
President Nasheed visits
President Nasheed spoke to residents about education and health, and said the atoll transport network would start soon.
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June 2010
Majlis votes to restore Funadhoo as capital
The People's Majlis voted 41–31 to reverse the 2009 move of the atoll capital. President Nasheed sent the bill back, and Milandhoo kept the atoll office for the time being.
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11 October 2010
Votes for administrative consolidation
Milandhoo was one of the few islands to vote in favour of the proposal to consolidate small islands' administration.
Island history minivannewsarchive.com - 2011
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5 February 2011
First island council elected
In the Maldives' first local council elections, Milandhoo elected its first five-member island council; the MDP won all five seats.
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5 February 2011
First council elected: all five seats MDP
In the first local council elections, the MDP won all five seats on the Milandhoo Island Council. The Milandhoo constituency of the Shaviyani Atoll Council also elected two MDP members.
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1 March 2011
Order in atoll capital dispute
The court ordered the Shaviyani Atoll Council secretariat back to Milandhoo after the council moved it to Funadhoo. The next day the Supreme Court ruled the order invalid.
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March 2011
Atoll office dispute reaches the Supreme Court
The new atoll council moved its office from Milandhoo to Funadhoo. The two islands' magistrate courts issued conflicting orders, and the Supreme Court ruled the Milandhoo order invalid.
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14 March 2011
Atoll council budget frozen
The Shaviyani Atoll Council's budget was halted until a court ruled on the dispute over moving its office from Milandhoo to Funadhoo.
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31 March 2011
Plans for a bigger school hall
On a visit to Milandhoo, President Mohamed Nasheed showed the island council proposed drawings for extending the school hall.
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31 March 2011
Harbour nearly finished
During a visit by President Nasheed, the harbour construction project was described as near completion. The President asked the council about developing it into a full commercial harbour.
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31 March 2011
President Nasheed meets the council
President Nasheed met the island council about developing the harbour, extending the school hall and the planned council building.
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6 April 2011
Capital returns to Funadhoo
The People's Majlis passed the capital-islands bill a second time with 39 votes, overriding President Nasheed's veto and making Funadhoo the Shaviyani capital again.
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8 June 2011
Office and 12 guest rooms tendered
The Finance Ministry tendered a two-storey office building and 12 guest rooms on Milandhoo for the Ministry of Home Affairs (project TEB/2011/130). The bid security was MVR 50,000, and bids opened on 4 July 2011.
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22 August 2011
Re-tendered as 6 guest rooms
The same project (TEB/2011/130) was tendered again as 6 guest rooms, with a bid security of MVR 30,000.
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25 December 2011
Opened by President Nasheed
President Mohamed Nasheed officially opened Shaviyani Milandhoo Harbour during a tour of northern islands.
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25 December 2011
Sewerage project launched
President Nasheed inaugurated the Milandhoo Sewerage Project, run by the Upper North Utilities Company.
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25 December 2011
President Nasheed opens the harbour
President Nasheed opened the harbour and launched the sewerage project on a visit to the island.
Island history presidency.gov.mv - 2012
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12 March 2012
President Waheed's tour skips Milandhoo
President Waheed's tour of the atoll left out Milandhoo. MP Ali Riza criticised this, and the President's Office said he would visit soon.
Island history minivannewsarchive.com - 2014
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18 January 2014
Second council elected
Local council elections were held across the country. In 2016 the Local Government Authority listed Abdulla Faiz Hasan as president of the Milandhoo Council, with Ahmed Imran and Hussain Yazumeen as members.
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18 January 2014
Second island council elected
Abdulla Faiz Hasan led the island council elected in 2014, according to the Local Government Authority's list.
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22 March 2014
Hassan Mufeed Abdul Gadir elected MP
Hassan Mufeed Abdul Gadir (Jumhooree Party) won the Milandhoo constituency, which covers Milandhoo, Feevah and Narudhoo, with 1,096 votes (48.07%). The sitting MP, Ali Riza (MDP), got 1,007, and Abdul Rahman Ali (independent) 177. Turnout was 91.23%.
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19 August 2014
Sewerage contract signed with MWSC
The sewerage system was contracted to Maldives Water and Sewerage Company.
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8 September 2014
Health centre repairs (2014)
Sh. Atoll Hospital first advertised repair works at the health centre on 7 July 2014. The quotes were too high, so it cancelled that notice and re-advertised on 8 September 2014, then cancelled again for the same reason and re-advertised on 10 November 2014.
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8 September 2014
Pre-school repairs and furniture (2014)
The council invited bids on 8 September 2014 for repairs and other works to develop the Milandhoo pre-school, and for electronic equipment and furniture such as chairs and tables, with the contractor supplying materials. The same notice was published again on 11 September 2014.
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2 October 2014
Ambulance repairs (2014)
The health centre re-advertised repairs to its ambulance on 2 October 2014, with the contractor supplying materials, because the prices quoted under its 26 June 2014 notice were too high.
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4 December 2014
Water supply design
The Finance Ministry tendered the design of water supply facilities for eight islands, including Sh. Milandhoo, on 4 December 2014.
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2015
Contract for the new building and hall
The Ministry of Education contracted S.J Construction to design and build a four-storey school building and a multipurpose hall, for MVR 58.6 million.
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2015
New court building opened
The judiciary reported that the Magistrate Court of Shaviyani Milandhoo was one of eight new magistrate court buildings finished in 2015, and the court started working from it that year.
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29 January 2015
Security cameras for the council office
The council sought bids on 29 January 2015 for a 16-camera security camera system for its office. The prices bid were too high, so it cancelled that notice and re-advertised on 19 February 2015.
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26 February 2015
Four-storey school building
The Finance Ministry tendered the design and construction of a four-storey building at Milandhoo School for the Ministry of Education on 26 February 2015 (TES/2015/W-07), and republished the notice on 2 March. The bids were higher than reasonable, so it rejected them and re-tendered the work on 9 April 2015.
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26 February 2015
Sewerage pumping stations
MWSC tendered building sewerage pumping stations PS 1 to 5 in Milandhoo on 26 February 2015.
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5 March 2015
Floodlights for the ground (2015)
The council tendered the lighting works for the football ground on 5 March 2015, the same day as the track and levelling tenders.
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5 March 2015
Running track for the ground
The council tendered building a track around the football ground on 5 March 2015.
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5 March 2015
Levelling the football ground
The council tendered levelling the football ground on 5 March 2015.
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30 April 2015
Mosque repairs and supplies (April 2015)
The council tendered some repairs at the island's mosques, together with items the mosques needed, on 30 April 2015, with bids due on 14 May 2015.
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30 April 2015
Mosque repairs and supplies (April 2015)
The council tendered some repairs at the island's mosques, together with items the mosques needed, on 30 April 2015, with bids due on 14 May 2015.
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30 April 2015
Mosque repairs and supplies (April 2015)
The council tendered some repairs at the island's mosques, together with items the mosques needed, on 30 April 2015, with bids due on 14 May 2015.
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June 2015
Extension works started
Work began on a new wing with a patient ward and offices, built by Yumaan Construction in three phases over a year.
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17 June 2015
Finishing the futsal pitch (2015)
Under the project to build a futsal pitch, the council asked on 17 June 2015 for proposals to finish the unfinished work on the futsal pitch at the Milandhoo Sports Arena, with the contractor supplying the materials. Proposals were due on 24 June 2015.
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29 June 2015
Electrical wiring for the waste centre
The Environment Ministry tendered electrical wiring for the waste management centre on 29 June 2015 and re-tendered it on 23 July because too few parties showed interest. The council then tendered the work on 17 August 2015; the prices bid were too high, so it re-tendered on 17 September 2015. The council advertised it again on 28 March 2016 and, cancelling that notice, once more on 11 April 2016.
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16 July 2015
Sea outfall
MWSC tendered building a sea outfall in Milandhoo on 16 July 2015, and cancelled and re-tendered it on 16 August 2015 because the first call drew too little response.
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23 July 2015
Site cleared for new building
Clearing began for a new four-storey building. The old office block and five classrooms were to be demolished, with temporary classrooms used meanwhile.
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3 August 2015
Repairs to the three mosques (2015)
The council tendered a list of repairs to Masjid al-Ikraam, Masjid al-Eemaan and Masjid al-Safa on 3 August 2015, including floor paint, roof sheets, lights, speaker wiring and painting. It advertised the work again on 13 August and 27 August 2015, and once more with a revised list on 31 August 2015.
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3 August 2015
Repairs to the three mosques (2015)
The council tendered a list of repairs to Masjid al-Ikraam, Masjid al-Eemaan and Masjid al-Safa on 3 August 2015, including floor paint, roof sheets, lights, speaker wiring and painting. It advertised the work again on 13 August and 27 August 2015, and once more with a revised list on 31 August 2015.
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3 August 2015
Repairs to the three mosques (2015)
The council tendered a list of repairs to Masjid al-Ikraam, Masjid al-Eemaan and Masjid al-Safa on 3 August 2015, including floor paint, roof sheets, lights, speaker wiring and painting. It advertised the work again on 13 August and 27 August 2015, and once more with a revised list on 31 August 2015.
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29 October 2015
Bashi court for the sports arena (2015)
The council tendered building the bashi court planned for the Milandhoo Sports Arena on 29 October 2015, with bids due on 9 November 2015.
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3 December 2015
Roof, ceiling and door repairs (new office)
As part of its new office building project, the council invited quotes on 3 December 2015 for roof and ceiling repairs and for repairs to the doors and door frames, with the contractor supplying materials.
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17 December 2015
Roof, ceiling and wiring repairs (new office)
As part of its new office building project, the council invited quotes on 17 December 2015 for roof and ceiling repairs and electrical wiring repairs, with the contractor supplying materials.
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4 February 2016
Door and wall repairs (new office)
As part of its new office building project, the council tendered repairs to the doors and to the inside and outside walls on 4 February 2016, with the contractor supplying materials.
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21 April 2016
Levelling the football ground (2016)
Under the sports arena project, the council tendered levelling the official football ground on 21 April 2016, with bids opening on 4 May 2016.
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21 April 2016
Running track for the ground (2016)
Under the sports arena project, the council tendered laying the track at the official football ground on 21 April 2016, with bids opening on 4 May 2016.
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21 April 2016
Volleyball court under the sports arena project (2016)
Under the sports arena project, the council tendered developing a volleyball court on 21 April 2016, and advertised the work again on 30 June 2016.
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21 April 2016
Netball court for the sports arena (2016)
Under the sports arena project, the council tendered developing a netball court on 21 April 2016, and advertised the work again on 30 June 2016.
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2 May 2016
Composting equipment and dustbins
Under the Zone 1 regional waste management project, the Environment Ministry tendered composting equipment and dustbins for the waste centres of nine islands, including Milandhoo, on 2 May 2016, and advertised again on 16 May. On 13 June 2016 it tendered the same items for five Shaviyani islands, then re-tendered on 5 July and 2 August 2016 because too few parties showed interest.
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16 June 2016
Waste management equipment (OFID, 2016)
The Finance Ministry tendered waste management equipment for six islands, including Milandhoo, under the OFID phase 2 water, sanitation and waste project (one amendment issued). It was re-tendered for Milandhoo and Komandoo only on 16 June 2016, and the Finance Ministry's site lists the 20 August 2016 notice for the two islands as the third re-tender.
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11 August 2016
Water supply system
The Finance Ministry tendered, for the Environment Ministry, water supply facilities in R. Ungoofaaru and Sh. Milandhoo on 11 August 2016, funded by an OFID loan (W111). Two amendments were issued. Avas reported the contract for both islands, with MWSC, at MVR 87.9 million.
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29 August 2016
Door repairs and painting (new office)
As part of its office building project, the council tendered repairs to the doors and door panels, and painting and varnishing, on 29 August 2016, with the contractor supplying the materials. Bids were to be opened on 8 September 2016.
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29 August 2016
Renovation of the mosques (2016)
The council tendered repairs to renovate the island's mosques on 29 August 2016, with bids opening on 7 September. It advertised the same work again on 19 September 2016 under the same reference, without giving a reason.
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29 August 2016
Renovation of the mosques (2016)
The council tendered repairs to renovate the island's mosques on 29 August 2016, with bids opening on 7 September. It advertised the same work again on 19 September 2016 under the same reference, without giving a reason.
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29 August 2016
Renovation of the mosques (2016)
The council tendered repairs to renovate the island's mosques on 29 August 2016, with bids opening on 7 September. It advertised the same work again on 19 September 2016 under the same reference, without giving a reason.
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29 September 2016
Road project environmental study (2016)
The Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure sought a consultant on 29 September 2016 to prepare the environmental impact assessment for the Milandhoo road project.
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27 October 2016
Door blinds for the new court building
The Sh. Milandhoo Magistrate Court sought a contractor on 27 October 2016 to fit vertical blinds on the doors of its new building, with quotations due on 6 November 2016.
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29 October 2016
Wall and toilet repairs (new office)
As part of its office building project, the council tendered repairs to the inside and outside walls and to the toilets of the building on 29 October 2016, with the contractor supplying the materials. Bids were due and opened on 8 November 2016.
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7 December 2016
Grass for the football ground
The council tendered planting and looking after grass on the Milandhoo football ground on 7 December 2016, with bids due on 18 December 2016. It advertised the same work again on 4 January 2017, with bids due on 18 January 2017.
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30 December 2016
Opened as a children's park
MP Hassan Mufeedh Abdul Qadir opened the park, built by the council with his support for MVR 429,000.
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2 January 2017
Indoor sports arena
The Finance Ministry tendered, for the Ministry of Youth and Sports, indoor sports arena complexes for S. Feydhoo, Hdh. Kulhudhuffushi and Sh. Milandhoo on 2 January 2017 (Milandhoo: TES/2016/W-130).
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6 February 2017
Waste management equipment (five islands, 2017)
The Finance Ministry tendered, for the Environment Ministry, waste management equipment for five Zone 1 islands (Sh. Goidhoo, Sh. Maaungoodhoo, Sh. Milandhoo, Sh. Komandoo and Hdh. Nolhivaramfaru) on 6 February 2017, and re-tendered it on 14 March 2017 because the first call drew too little response.
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March 2017
Sewerage system in use
The sewerage system first went into service. It serves 700 households through five pump stations and a 150 m outfall.
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27 March 2017
Finishing the extension building
The Ministry of Health invited bids on 27 March 2017 to finish the unfinished works on the health centre's extension building.
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April 2017
Pitch levelled
The Youth Minister said levelling of the Milandhoo football ground was finished and turfing was out to tender.
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April 2017
Contract signed
The Youth Ministry contracted Kiu One Maldives to build indoor sports complexes in Kulhudhuffushi and Milandhoo. Milandhoo’s would cost over MVR 4.7 million and be finished by December 2017.
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2 May 2017
Opened by Islamic Affairs Minister
Minister Dr Ahmed Ziyad opened the council-funded branch, which has two classrooms. Courses were to start before Ramadan.
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4 May 2017
Opened
BML Islamic director Zulkarnain Bin Taman opened the self-service banking ATM, part of BML's MVR 300m expansion programme. It offers 24/7 deposits and transfers.
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6 May 2017
Third council elected
The Local Government Authority listed Abdulla Faiz as president, Ahmed Shiyam as vice president and Abdulla Athif as a member. Saudulla Usman represented Milandhoo on the Shaviyani Atoll Council.
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6 May 2017
Third island council elected
Abdulla Faiz led the island council again, with Ahmed Shiyam as vice president.
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15 July 2017
Island-wide power cut
A fault in the powerhouse panel board cut power to the whole island until Fenaka restored it.
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18 August 2017
Heavy rain floods homes
Heavy rain flooded homes on the island.
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19 September 2017
RO plant, admin building and fence
MWSC tendered building the RO plant building, an admin facility building and a boundary fence in Milandhoo on 19 September 2017.
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10 October 2017
Island pickup for waste (2017)
The council invited proposals on 10 October 2017 to supply an island pickup for waste management.
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19 October 2017
Water pipe network (zones 1 and 2)
MWSC tendered laying the pipes for the planned water network in zone 1 and zone 2 of Milandhoo, in two separate notices on 19 October 2017.
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10 December 2017
Waterspout damages houses
A waterspout hit the island and damaged houses, three of them badly.
Island history avas.mv - 2018
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8 January 2018
New four-storey building handed over
S.J Construction handed the building, with 29 classrooms, 2 libraries and 4 laboratories, to the Education Ministry. It was state-funded at MVR 49m (over USD 3m).
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13 January 2018
Ceiling falls in the new building
Days after the new four-storey building was handed over, part of a classroom ceiling fell. The council raised concerns about the build quality; the contractor, SJ Construction, rejected those claims but said repairs had begun.
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25 January 2018
Extension opened
Health Minister Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim opened the new building, which has 15 beds, an observation room, a treatment room and a nurses' station.
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28 January 2018
Painting the mosques' boundary walls
The council invited bids on 28 January 2018 to paint and varnish the boundary walls of the three mosques.
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28 January 2018
Painting the mosques' boundary walls
The council invited bids on 28 January 2018 to paint and varnish the boundary walls of the three mosques.
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28 January 2018
Painting the mosques' boundary walls
The council invited bids on 28 January 2018 to paint and varnish the boundary walls of the three mosques.
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28 January 2018
Painting the community areas' boundary walls
The council asked on 28 January 2018 for proposals to paint the boundary walls of the island's community areas.
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29 January 2018
Renovating community areas and council-run places
The council asked on 29 January 2018 for proposals to renovate and repair the island's community areas and the places in its care.
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8 February 2018
Two-tonne pickup for waste (2018)
The council sought quotes for a two-tonne pickup for waste management on 8 February 2018. No one bid, so it cancelled that notice and advertised again on 22 February 2018; after no one bid on that notice either, it advertised again on 11 March 2018. The prices bid then were too high, and it advertised once more on 25 November 2018.
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12 February 2018
Repairs to the island's mosques (2018)
The council tendered the renovation of the island's mosques and the places in its care on 12 February 2018. No bids came in, so it cancelled that notice and re-tendered some repair works at the mosques on 6 March 2018.
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12 February 2018
Repairs to the island's mosques (2018)
The council tendered the renovation of the island's mosques and the places in its care on 12 February 2018. No bids came in, so it cancelled that notice and re-tendered some repair works at the mosques on 6 March 2018.
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12 February 2018
Repairs to the island's mosques (2018)
The council tendered the renovation of the island's mosques and the places in its care on 12 February 2018. No bids came in, so it cancelled that notice and re-tendered some repair works at the mosques on 6 March 2018.
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10 March 2018
Water network works began
Environment Minister Thoriq Ibrahim launched work on Milandhoo's water system: a 29 km network and two RO plants making 164 tonnes a day. The cost was over MVR 46 million, paid by an OPEC Fund loan and the state budget.
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26 April 2018
Brine outfall
MWSC tendered building brine outfalls in Sh. Milandhoo and R. Ungoofaaru on 26 April 2018, and cancelled and re-tendered the work on 13 May 2018 because the first call drew too little response.
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29 April 2018
Bore wells
MWSC tendered building and developing bore wells in Sh. Milandhoo and R. Ungoofaaru on 29 April 2018, and cancelled and re-tendered the work on 7 May 2018 because the first call drew too little response.
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3 July 2018
Sewerage opened by President Yameen
President Abdulla Yameen formally opened the MVR 56 million sewerage system at the harbour area. Piped water works funded by OPEC Fund (OFID), with two RO plants and about 29 km of pipes, were still under way.
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3 July 2018
President Yameen visits
President Yameen visited the island and opened the sewerage system.
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11 October 2018
Walkway and gate at the council office
The council invited bids on 11 October 2018 to build a walkway and a gate at its office.
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13 December 2018
Laboratory desks and chairs
Milandhoo School tendered the supply of desks and chairs for its laboratory on 13 December 2018. No one bid, so it was cancelled and advertised again on 24 December 2018, and again on 27 February 2019 after the second round also drew no bids.
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13 January 2019
Oil room, engine bed and cable trench
Fenaka tendered building an oil room, an engine bed and a cable trench at the Milandhoo powerhouse on 13 January 2019. The bids were found too expensive, so it cancelled and re-tendered the work on 30 January 2019, and for the same reason again on 19 February 2019.
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6 April 2019
Ali Riza elected MP again
Ali Riza "Ayya" (MDP) won back the Milandhoo constituency with 1,069 of 2,552 valid votes. Ali Rasheed Hassan (independent) got 724, the sitting MP Hassan Mufeed Abdul Gadir, now with the PPM, 554, and Ibrahim Mansoor (JP) 205.
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15 April 2019
Fitting doors at the school (2019)
Milandhoo School had tendered fitting doors, with the contractor supplying the materials, under notice GS69/BUDGET/2019/001. Only one party applied, so on 15 April 2019 the school cancelled that notice and tendered the work again, with bids opening on 25 April 2019.
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30 April 2019
Window blinds for the court
The court invited quotes to fit vertical blinds on the court's windows on 30 April 2019. No one responded, so it advertised a second time on 12 May 2019; the prices then bid were too high, and it advertised again on 10 July 2019.
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17 June 2019
Pickup for waste collection (2019)
The council sought quotes for a pickup for waste management on 17 June 2019 and re-advertised on 3 July, 14 July and 31 July 2019 because no one bid or attended. The party chosen under the 31 July notice then said it could not supply the pickup as specified, so the council re-advertised on 24 October 2019, and again on 14 November 2019 because the prices were too high.
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2 July 2019
Coastal protection design study
The Ministry of National Planning and Infrastructure tendered consultancy for detailed investigations and design of coastal protection for six islands, including Sh. Milandhoo, on 2 July 2019.
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11 July 2019
Hospital upgrade announced
Health Minister Abdulla Ameen said the health centre would get a new building and become a Class 1 hospital, with services such as gynaecology, paediatrics, surgery, a four-bed dialysis unit, ICU and NICU, and 35 beds in 5 wards.
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16 July 2019
Air conditioner repairs at the health centre
Milandhoo Health Centre advertised on 16 July 2019 for a company to repair and maintain all of the centre's air conditioners, priced on an estimate basis. Quotes were due on 25 July 2019.
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17 July 2019
Finishing the indoor complex
The youth ministry invited quotes to finish the unfinished works at the indoor complex on 17 July 2019. It cancelled that notice because it drew too little response and re-tendered on 3 September 2019.
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18 July 2019
Repairs to two ambulances
The health centre invited quotes for repairs to its two ambulances on 18 July 2019.
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18 July 2019
Repairs at the health centre (2019)
Milandhoo Health Centre advertised on 18 July 2019 for a company to carry out the repairs needed at the centre. Quotes were due on 4 August 2019.
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18 July 2019
Ceilings fall in three classrooms
During rain, ceilings in three classrooms of the new building fell while children were inside. No one was hurt.
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30 July 2019
Security cameras for the council office
The council advertised on 30 July 2019 to buy security cameras for the council office, to its own specification. Bids were due on 18 August 2019.
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19 September 2019
Store room area works
Fenaka tendered all the works for the store room area on 19 September 2019 and re-tendered them on 9 October 2019 because the first notice drew too little response.
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6 October 2019
Repairs to the waste management centre (2019)
The council first advertised repairs to the waste management centre, with the contractor supplying the materials, on 22 September 2019. Nobody submitted a quote, so it cancelled that notice and advertised the work again on 6 October 2019, with quotes due on 16 October 2019.
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24 October 2019
Sub-base for the football ground
The youth ministry invited quotes to prepare the sub-base of the football ground on 24 October 2019. It cancelled that notice because it did not get three valid bids and the details had changed, and re-tendered on 4 December 2019.
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12 November 2019
Third-floor ceiling repairs at the school
Milandhoo School tendered repairs to the ceiling of its third floor on 12 November 2019. Only one party applied, so it tendered the work again on 28 November 2019, with the contractor supplying the materials. The bidders in that round were disqualified, so it tendered a third time on 19 December 2019, with bids opening on 29 December 2019.
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24 November 2019
New office tendered
Fenaka invited bids to build a new office building in Milandhoo, to its drawings and bill of quantities. Gazette notice FNK-I/IUL/2019/260.
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27 November 2019
Roof replacement, south side (2019)
The court invited quotes on 27 November 2019 to replace the roof sheets on the south side of the court building, with the contractor supplying materials.
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27 November 2019
New door locks and magnets at the school
Milandhoo School tendered replacing the door locks and fitting door magnets in its building on 27 November 2019. That notice had the wrong dates, so the school cancelled it and advertised again on 1 December 2019, with bids opening on 12 December 2019.
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27 November 2019
Repairs to the students' toilets
Milandhoo School tendered repairs to the students' toilet sets on 27 November 2019. That notice had the wrong dates, so the school cancelled it and advertised again on 1 December 2019, with bids opening on 12 December 2019.
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20 December 2019
Moving the fuel tank
Fenaka tendered moving an existing fuel tank at Milandhoo to a new site on 20 December 2019 and re-tendered the work on 7 January 2020 because the first notice drew too little response.
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22 December 2019
Powerhouse wall, panel room and chimney
Fenaka tendered building a boundary wall for the powerhouse, a high-voltage panel room, a chimney and workshop works on 22 December 2019, and re-tendered them on 7 January 2020 because the first notice drew too little response.
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13 January 2020
Fitting doors at the school (2020)
Milandhoo School tendered fitting doors, with the contractor supplying the materials, on 13 January 2020. Nobody applied, so it tendered the work again on 30 January 2020, and once more on 10 February 2020 when the second round also drew no bidders; bids were to open on 27 February 2020.
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14 January 2020
New Fenaka office building
Fenaka re-tendered the building of a new office in Sh. Milandhoo on 14 January 2020, because its earlier notice (FNK-I/IUL/2019/260) drew too little response.
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29 January 2020
Three-phase power and air conditioning
Milandhoo Council tendered work to convert Masjid Al-Eemaan's electrical network to three-phase and install air conditioning.
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18 February 2020
Wall and veranda for the indoor complex
The council tendered building a boundary wall and a veranda in the grounds of the indoor complex on 18 February 2020, and advertised the same work again on 4 March 2020.
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24 February 2020
Contract signed
Fenaka contracted Vehicon Builders to build its Milandhoo office for USD 622,242, to be finished within 305 days.
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3 March 2020
Renovation of the three mosques (2020)
The council tendered the renovation of Masjid al-Eemaan, Masjid al-Ikraam and Masjid al-Safa on 3 March 2020, with the contractor supplying the materials.
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3 March 2020
Renovation of the three mosques (2020)
The council tendered the renovation of Masjid al-Eemaan, Masjid al-Ikraam and Masjid al-Safa on 3 March 2020, with the contractor supplying the materials.
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3 March 2020
Renovation of the three mosques (2020)
The council tendered the renovation of Masjid al-Eemaan, Masjid al-Ikraam and Masjid al-Safa on 3 March 2020, with the contractor supplying the materials.
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13 March 2020
Phase 1 contract signed
The Planning Ministry contracted RDC to asphalt eight roads totalling 6.15 km for USD 10.1 million, to be finished within 17 months.
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17 August 2020
Artificial turf contract awarded
One contract covered new turf for the football grounds of Funadhoo, Fokaidhoo and Milandhoo. The Finance Ministry's awarded-projects list shows it awarded to V.A.M & Company Pvt Ltd for MVR 9,969,706.80 over 120 days, for all three grounds.
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10 September 2020
Tendered under contractor finance
The Finance Ministry invited international bids for a new health centre building in Milandhoo (TES/2020/W-062), to be financed by the contractor, with a MVR 1.3m bid security. On 26 October the invitation was revised and the deadline moved to 25 November 2020.
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11 September 2020
New building under contractor finance
On 11 September 2020 the Finance Ministry tendered, for the Ministry of Health, a new health centre building for Milandhoo to be built under contractor finance, in the same notice as Hinnavaru and Vilufushi (TES/2020/W-062). The invitation was amended on 26 October 2020, with bids due on 25 November 2020. The tender page carries a cancellation notice for the invitation.
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30 November 2020
New fuel tank
Fenaka tendered building a fuel tank at the Milandhoo powerhouse on 30 November 2020 and re-tendered it on 24 January 2021 because the first notice drew too little response.
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10 December 2020
Baby nursery operator sought
The council invited interested parties to run a baby nursery in the women's centre building. Gazette notice (IUL)284-PR/284/2020/53.
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19 December 2020
Road project launched
The road project was officially launched at a ceremony on the island by RDC managing director Moosa Alimanik, State Minister Akram Kamaluddeen and MP Ali Riza. It covers 6.15 km of roads at MVR 156.4 million, with the aim of finishing by August 2021.
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30 December 2020
Road survey
The Road Development Corporation invited quotes on 30 December 2020 to survey the roads in the Milandhoo road project.
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7 January 2021
2020 tender cancelled
At the Health Ministry's request, the Finance Ministry cancelled the bidding, along with the bids received, together with 13 other hospital and health centre tenders financed the same way.
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25 January 2021
Street lights (2021)
The Road Development Corporation invited bids on 25 January 2021 to supply street lights for its Gdh. Gadhdhoo, Adh. Maamigili and Sh. Milandhoo projects, and issued a second announcement on 21 February 2021.
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31 January 2021
Water pipes for the roads
The Road Development Corporation issued a second call on 31 January 2021 for 150 mm uPVC pipes for the Adh. Maamigili and Sh. Milandhoo major roads, and a third call on 7 June 2021.
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3 February 2021
Government to take the island back
The Fisheries Ministry, which had leased Nalandhoo long-term, said the government would take it back for state use, together with Hd. Hondaidhoo and N. Minaavaru, and sought a valuation audit of the investments made on the islands. It re-advertised the audit in March 2021, giving priority to bidders from the region.
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2 March 2021
Sound system for the school
Milandhoo School's 2021 award data sheet, published on 1 July 2021, shows its sound system awarded on 9 May 2021 to Brillient Company Pvt Ltd for MVR 59,678, with 25 days to deliver.
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31 March 2021
700 kW generator being installed
President Solih said a 700 kW generator set was being installed in Milandhoo and that another 800 kW set would be added.
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31 March 2021
Hospital tender promised
President Solih said a project to turn the island's health centre into a hospital would be tendered in April.
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10 April 2021
Abdulla Athif elected council president
In the first election where island council presidents were chosen directly, Abdulla Athif ("Athif Bodey") became president. The members were Saifulla Usman (vice president), Ahmed Shiyam, and Fathimath Sarumeela and Fathimath Zahiyya in the two seats for women. Mohamed Shiyam of Milandhoo became president of the Shaviyani Atoll Council.
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10 April 2021
Abdulla Athif elected council president
Voters chose the island council president directly for the first time and elected Abdulla Athif. Mohamed Shiyam of Milandhoo became president of the Shaviyani Atoll Council.
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19 April 2021
Curtains for the school
Milandhoo School's 2021 award data sheet shows its curtains awarded on 13 June 2021 to Mega Links Pvt Ltd for MVR 146,603.72, with 30 days to deliver.
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10 June 2021
Works resume after COVID
RDC resumed the road works, which had stopped when Milandhoo was put under COVID-19 monitoring. Work was 15% done, with cable junctions being laid.
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6 July 2021
Street light repairs (2021)
The council tendered repairs to the street lights under its care on 6 July 2021.
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10 August 2021
Council office repairs (2021)
The council tendered some repairs to its office on 10 August 2021. No one bid, so it cancelled that notice and re-tendered the work on 5 September 2021.
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13 August 2021
Paving began
RDC's managing director formally launched paving and said 18% of the project was done despite COVID-19 delays in getting materials.
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17 August 2021
Raw materials for the roads
The Road Development Corporation invited proposals on 17 August 2021 to supply raw materials for the Sh. Milandhoo major roads project, delivered to Milandhoo.
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19 August 2021
Roof replacement, south side (2021)
The court invited quotes on 19 August 2021 to replace the south-side roof sheets. The quotes lacked the required documents, so it cancelled that notice and re-advertised on 8 November 2021.
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19 August 2021
Repairs to the three mosques (2021)
The council tendered some repairs to the three mosques on 19 August 2021. No bids came in, so it cancelled that notice and re-tendered on 30 September 2021.
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19 August 2021
Repairs to the three mosques (2021)
The council tendered some repairs to the three mosques on 19 August 2021. No bids came in, so it cancelled that notice and re-tendered on 30 September 2021.
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19 August 2021
Repairs to the three mosques (2021)
The council tendered some repairs to the three mosques on 19 August 2021. No bids came in, so it cancelled that notice and re-tendered on 30 September 2021.
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5 September 2021
Pickup for waste management (2021)
The council tendered the supply of a pickup on 5 September 2021. No one bid, so it cancelled that notice and advertised again on 26 September 2021.
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7 September 2021
Mini-hospital pledged by President Solih
President Solih told the Shaviyani Atoll Council that the government had decided to build a mini-hospital in Milandhoo.
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12 September 2021
Asphalt materials
The Road Development Corporation invited bids on 12 September 2021 to supply asphalt materials for its Sh. Milandhoo and Adh. Maamigili projects.
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12 September 2021
Backhoe loader for the road project
The Road Development Corporation invited proposals on 12 September 2021 for a second-hand backhoe loader for the Milandhoo road project, and re-advertised on 26 October 2021 because the first call drew too little response.
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8 November 2021
Phase 1 contract signed
MTCC was awarded Milandhoo's shore protection project for USD 2.3 million, to be finished within 200 days.
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9 November 2021
A-zone licence track
The council tendered the building of an A-zone licence track on 9 November 2021, with the council supplying the materials.
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29 November 2021
Boundary wall and fence for the ground
The council tendered building a boundary wall and fence around the football ground on 29 November 2021, with the council supplying materials, and published an English version on 30 November. The gazette marks the Dhivehi notice as cancelled.
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8 December 2021
Ranfas beach development
The council tendered the development of Ranfas beach to its drawings on 8 December 2021.
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2022
Census: 2,094 people
The most populous island in Shaviyani Atoll.
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19 January 2022
Floodlights for the ground (2022)
The youth ministry invited quotes to install a lighting system at the football ground on 19 January 2022.
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19 January 2022
Spectator stand for the ground
The youth ministry invited quotes to build a spectator stand (rostrum) at the football ground on 19 January 2022.
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9 February 2022
Children's park environmental study
The Road Development Corporation sought a consultant on 9 February 2022 to prepare the environmental impact assessment for the Sh. Milandhoo children's park project.
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9 February 2022
Excavator for waste management (2022)
The council tendered the supply of an excavator for waste management on 9 February 2022.
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10 February 2022
50 housing units
The Finance Ministry tendered, for the planning and housing ministry, the design and building of 50 housing units in Sh. Milandhoo on 10 February 2022 (TES/2022/W-020). The Finance Ministry's awarded-projects list shows it awarded to Flexinc Pvt Ltd on 12 May 2022 for MVR 45,998,170 over 270 days.
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1 March 2022
Repairs at the health centre (2022)
The health centre invited quotes on 1 March 2022 for some repair works, with the contractor supplying materials.
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27 March 2022
Ranfas beach phase 2
The council tendered phase 2 of the Ranfas beach development to its drawings on 27 March 2022, with a pre-bid meeting on 5 April and bids due on 12 April 2022.
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5 April 2022
Tendered again, with Kuwait Fund financing
The Finance Ministry invited bids for 30-bed hospitals on seven islands, including Milandhoo, financed by the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development.
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7 May 2022
Construction started
MTCC mobilised the site for a 954 m revetment and 115 m of groynes, worth about USD 2.4 million (MVR 34.6 million).
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13 June 2022
Walkway at the school
Milandhoo School tendered a walkway on 13 June 2022 (GS69/BUDGET/2022/005), and bids were opened on 21 June 2022. Six parties registered and two submitted bids. On 28 June 2022 the school published the award to Anara Maldives Private Limited for MVR 285,000 over 18 days.
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20 June 2022
Repairs to Masjid al-Eemaan (2022)
The council tendered repair works at Masjid al-Eemaan on 20 June 2022.
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20 June 2022
Repairs to al-Ikraam and al-Safa (2022)
The council tendered repair works at Masjid al-Ikraam and Masjid al-Safa on 20 June 2022.
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20 June 2022
Repairs to al-Ikraam and al-Safa (2022)
The council tendered repair works at Masjid al-Ikraam and Masjid al-Safa on 20 June 2022.
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28 June 2022
Cemetery boundary wall
The council tendered building a boundary wall around the cemetery on 28 June 2022.
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2022
Solar-diesel hybrid system
By July 2022 Milandhoo had a solar-diesel hybrid power system built under the ADB-funded POISED project (Preparing Outer Islands for Sustainable Energy Development): 247 kWp of solar panels, a 280 kWh battery and a 400 kW diesel generator.
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3 July 2022
Contract signed
The Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure contracted Flexinc Pvt Ltd to build 50 three-bedroom units for USD 3m in 270 days.
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4 July 2022
Sealing leaking vents at the school
Milandhoo School invited quotes on 4 July 2022 to close up the vents on the west wall of the school building, beside the lift shaft, where water was getting in, with the contractor supplying materials.
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17 August 2022
Eleven benches
The council tendered making 11 benches to its own drawings on 17 August 2022.
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18 October 2022
Road project environmental study (2022)
The Road Development Corporation sought a consultant on 18 October 2022 to prepare the environmental impact assessment for the Sh. Milandhoo, Adh. Maamigili and Gdh. Gahdhoo major road projects, and advertised again on 20 December 2022.
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7 November 2022
Re-tendered with six other hospitals
The first bidding was annulled and bids were invited again (TES/2022/W-045-R01) for seven Kuwait Fund-financed 30-bed hospitals, with a USD 35,000 bid security each.
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30 November 2022
Vehicle garage at the council office
The council tendered building a garage at its office on 30 November 2022.
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5 December 2022
Bid deadline extended
The deadline for bids in the re-tender was moved to 2 January 2023.
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6 December 2022
Design of a monument at the harbour
The council invited proposals on 6 December 2022 to design a structure symbolising Milandhoo, to be built at Milandhoo harbour, with proposals due on 31 December 2022.
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8 December 2022
Redevelopment contract signed with MTCC
The Planning Ministry contracted MTCC to redevelop the harbour, at about USD 5 million (MVR 79.94 million reported). Works include dredging 70,400 cbm for a new basin, a quay wall and a 93 m revetment.
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20 December 2022
Outdoor volleyball court
The youth ministry re-advertised the development of the outdoor volleyball court on 20 December 2022, because the contract awarded under its earlier notice ((IUL)141-P/141/2021/204) had been cancelled.
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12 February 2023
Repairs to the three mosques (2023)
The council tendered repairs to Masjid al-Eemaan, Masjid al-Ikraam and Masjid al-Safa on 12 February 2023. One bid was evaluated, and the work was awarded on 26 February 2023 to Salaam Investment for MVR 99,000 over 20 days. The award was published on 30 March 2023.
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12 February 2023
Repairs to the three mosques (2023)
The council tendered repairs to Masjid al-Eemaan, Masjid al-Ikraam and Masjid al-Safa on 12 February 2023. One bid was evaluated, and the work was awarded on 26 February 2023 to Salaam Investment for MVR 99,000 over 20 days. The award was published on 30 March 2023.
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12 February 2023
Repairs to the three mosques (2023)
The council tendered repairs to Masjid al-Eemaan, Masjid al-Ikraam and Masjid al-Safa on 12 February 2023. One bid was evaluated, and the work was awarded on 26 February 2023 to Salaam Investment for MVR 99,000 over 20 days. The award was published on 30 March 2023.
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23 February 2023
Cemetery gate
The council tendered making and fitting a gate for the cemetery on 23 February 2023 and advertised it again on 9 August 2023. On 30 August 2023 it announced the winner, together with a tender for 80 date palms for the island's roads: Salaam Investment, for MVR 96,500 over 45 days.
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23 February 2023
Automatic doors for the garage
The council tendered the supply and installation of an automatic door set for its vehicle garage on 23 February 2023. One bid was evaluated, and the work was awarded on 27 March 2023 to FZ Investment for MVR 130,000 over 120 days. The award was published on 30 March 2023.
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13 March 2023
Review of the island's land use plan
The council tendered reviewing the island's land use plan and preparing a new one on 13 March 2023, with an amendment on 19 March. On 27 March 2023 the work was awarded to Terra Plan Pvt Ltd for MVR 119,000 over 40 days.
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15 March 2023
Groyne work 37% complete
A second shipment of rock boulders reached the site, and groyne profiling was 37% complete.
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25 March 2023
NCD clinic equipment donated
Milandhoo Council handed equipment to the health centre to run a non-communicable disease clinic, including blood-pressure monitors, a haemoglobin analyser and glucose meters.
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5 April 2023
Futsal pitch development
The youth ministry invited quotes to develop the futsal pitch on 5 April 2023.
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16 April 2023
Kuwait Fund 'no objection' to award
The Kuwait Fund issued a no-objection letter (KF/9G11-48) to the tender board's recommendation, which followed an evaluation report dated 12 March 2023, to award Milandhoo to Anand Buildtech.
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27 April 2023
Third shipment of rock boulders
The third shipment of rock boulders reached the site and groyne profiling was under way.
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11 May 2023
Parents' shelter
The council tendered building a parents' shelter on 11 May 2023. Three bids came in (MVR 734,000 to 958,941.39), and the work was awarded on 24 May 2023 to Salaam Investment for MVR 734,000 over 45 days.
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11 May 2023
Baby nursery offered again
The council again invited parties to run a baby nursery in the women's centre building. Gazette notice (IUL)284-PR/284/2023/33.
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15 May 2023
Contract signed with Anand Buildtech
The Health Ministry contracted India's Anand Buildtech to build the 30-bed hospital, part of a MVR 686.8m, seven-hospital Kuwait Fund package due in 18 months. Milandhoo's share was MVR 95,627,718.
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16 May 2023
Construction started
MTCC began physical work on the harbour development project, valued at MVR 75.42–76.44 million.
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4 June 2023
Agreement with India to fund the track
India and the Maldives exchanged an agreement to develop the Sh. Milandhoo running track, one of 10 signed during Indian Minister of State V Muraleedharan's visit. It comes under India's High Impact Community Development Projects, which fund small community projects on the islands.
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4 June 2023
Agreement with India to fund the track
India and the Maldives exchanged an agreement to develop the Sh. Milandhoo running track, one of 10 signed during Indian Minister of State V Muraleedharan's visit. Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid attended the ceremony. It comes under India's High Impact Community Development Projects, which fund small community projects on the islands.
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7 June 2023
Road signs and poles
The Road Development Corporation invited bids on 7 June 2023 to supply road signboards and poles for its Sh. Milandhoo and N. Velidhoo projects, and advertised again on 2 August and 8 August 2023.
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11 June 2023
Turf for the school assembly ground
Milandhoo School tendered the supply of turf for its assembly ground on 11 June 2023 (GS69/BUDGET/2023/002), and bids were opened on 19 June 2023. Five parties registered and two submitted bids. On 21 June 2023 the school published the award to Best Circle for MVR 349,000 over 10 days.
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22 June 2023
Repairs to the ATM centre
Bank of Maldives tendered repair works at its Sh. Milandhoo ATM centre on 22 June 2023.
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5 July 2023
Outdoor reading park opened
Milandhoo Sports Club opened an outdoor reading park at the school with BML Community Fund support, to mark the school's 75th anniversary.
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20 July 2023
Construction of a new mosque
The Finance Ministry tendered construction of a mosque in Sh. Milandhoo for the Ministry of Islamic Affairs on 20 July 2023 (TES/2023/W-072, national bidding), with bids due on 29 August 2023. One addendum was issued.
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1 August 2023
Upgraded ground opened
The island’s football ground was opened after an upgrade to modern standards.
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1 August 2023
Opened by President Solih
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih opened the new three-storey Fenaka office, built for 54 staff, during his Shaviyani tour.
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1 August 2023
Solih says he will look at an airport
At a campaign rally on the island, President Solih said he would look into whether an airport could be built in Milandhoo.
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1 August 2023
Housing pledged by President Solih
At a rally on the island, President Solih pledged to build flats or housing units if re-elected.
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1 August 2023
President Solih visits
President Solih opened the upgraded football ground and the new Fenaka office, and made pledges at a rally that night.
Island history presidency.gov.mv - Photo: RaajjeMV
3 August 2023
MTCC chief visits works
MTCC CEO Adam Azim visited the harbour and shore protection works. He said the harbour was a MVR 75 million project and the aim was to finish and hand it over the following year.
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10 August 2023
Air conditioners for the council
The council sought nine inverter air conditioners for its own use on 10 August 2023. It corrected the information sheet and advertised again on 22 August 2023: two of 36,000 BTU, three of 24,000 BTU, three of 18,000 BTU and one of 9,000 BTU. The winner was announced on 19 October 2023.
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14 August 2023
Contract signed
The Sports Ministry contracted Econ Maldives to build the futsal pitch and outdoor volleyball court within 60 days, at a combined cost of about MVR 5m.
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14 August 2023
Contract signed
The Sports Ministry contracted Econ Maldives for the court within 60 days, budgeted at MVR 1.9m.
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21 August 2023
First resort tender
The Ministry of Tourism invited bids (IFB (IUL)88-PS/88/2023/62) to lease Nalandhoo and Ha. Medhafushi for resorts. Nalandhoo: 63.99 hectares, at least 200 beds, a 50-year lease, at least 36 months to build, a minimum lease cost of USD 1 million due within 60 days of the award, and proof of USD 10 million in funds. A pre-bid meeting was held on 30 August, and bids were due by 10:00 on 21 September 2023.
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31 August 2023
Second shipment of quay wall blocks
MTCC delivered a second shipment of concrete blocks for the quay wall.
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20 September 2023
Quay wall blocks 53% placed
MTCC delivered its fourth shipment of concrete blocks, and quay wall block installation reached 53%. The project was valued at MVR 76.44 million.
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18 October 2023
First contract awarded (Coreline Maldives)
The Youth and Sports Ministry awarded the development of a sports complex to Coreline Maldives for MVR 9.95 million, with 180 days to finish. The project was later taken up by MACL.
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22 October 2023
Kanbarani Hingun paved
RDC said asphalting of Kanbarani Hingun was finished, Shaheed Ali Hingun was 70% done, Huravee Magu was being paved and kerbs were going in on Ghazee Magu.
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23 October 2023
Quay wall blocks complete
Quay wall block installation was finished and concrete work was under way. Dredging of the new basin was 26% complete.
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23 October 2023
New basin dredging 26% complete
MTCC said quay wall block placement was finished, quay wall concrete work was under way and basin dredging was 26% done.
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31 October 2023
Mosque contract with LF Construction
Islamic Affairs Minister Dr Ahmed Zahir Ali signed with LF Construction to build a 700-worshipper mosque in Milandhoo for more than USD 979,000 within 365 days.
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16 November 2023
Ranfas beach phase 3
The council tendered phase 3 of the Ranfas beach development on 16 November 2023.
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16 November 2023
Phase 1 development of the square
The council tendered phase 1 of the development of Sarudhaaru Maizaan (the central square) on 16 November 2023, to the council's drawings.
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16 November 2023
Landscaping at the council office
The council tendered landscaping work at its office, to its own information and drawings, on 16 November 2023 ((IUL)284-PR/284/2023/46), with bids due on 3 December 2023.
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24 December 2023
RDC resumes work
The Road Development Corporation said it had restarted projects in four northern islands, including Sh. Milandhoo.
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January 2024
Phase 1 at 53%
MTCC reported 53% overall progress on phase 1 after the fifth shipment of rock boulders arrived.
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2024
In the national budget
The 2024 approved budget lists a boat yard with a slipway in Milandhoo as a new project (P-HBR221-001) under the Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure: MVR 500,000 for 2024, with MVR 2.5 million planned for 2025 and MVR 200,000 for 2026. Source: 2024 Approved Budget Tables, sheet 5.2 "PSIP by island list".
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2024
In the national budget
The 2024 approved budget lists a "state-of-the-art TVET institute" in Milandhoo as a new project (P-UNI023-001) under the Ministry of Higher Education: MVR 450,000 for 2024, with MVR 1.35 million planned for 2025 and MVR 1.8 million for 2026. Source: 2024 Approved Budget Tables, sheet 5.2 "PSIP by island list".
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2024
In the national budget
The 2024 approved budget lists a 14-hectare reclamation of the west lagoon with a revetment as a new project (P-REC066-001) under the Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure: MVR 1.7 million for 2024, with MVR 4 million planned for 2025 and MVR 5 million for 2026. Source: 2024 Approved Budget Tables, sheet 5.2 "PSIP by island list".
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2024
In the national budget
The 2024 approved budget lists a synthetic running track for Milandhoo (P-SOC119-001) under the Ministry of Youth and Sports, at the pre-tendering stage: MVR 290,307 for 2024, with MVR 177,000 planned for 2025 and MVR 17,700 for 2026. Source: 2024 Approved Budget Tables, sheet 5.2 "PSIP by island list".
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14 January 2024
Building works at the health centre (2024)
The health centre invited quotes on 14 January 2024 for some works at the centre, with the contractor supplying materials.
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17 January 2024
Repairs to the three mosques (2024)
The council tendered repairs to Masjid al-Eemaan, Masjid al-Ikraam and Masjid al-Safa on 17 January 2024. Three bids came in (MVR 355,725 to 806,263.80), and the work was awarded on 1 February 2024 to Saxu Collection for MVR 355,725 over 45 days. The award was published on 8 February 2024.
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17 January 2024
Repairs to the three mosques (2024)
The council tendered repairs to Masjid al-Eemaan, Masjid al-Ikraam and Masjid al-Safa on 17 January 2024. Three bids came in (MVR 355,725 to 806,263.80), and the work was awarded on 1 February 2024 to Saxu Collection for MVR 355,725 over 45 days. The award was published on 8 February 2024.
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17 January 2024
Repairs to the three mosques (2024)
The council tendered repairs to Masjid al-Eemaan, Masjid al-Ikraam and Masjid al-Safa on 17 January 2024. Three bids came in (MVR 355,725 to 806,263.80), and the work was awarded on 1 February 2024 to Saxu Collection for MVR 355,725 over 45 days. The award was published on 8 February 2024.
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28 January 2024
School repairs (2024)
The school tendered the repairs needed in 2024 on 28 January 2024, with the contractor supplying materials.
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27 February 2024
Housing pledged
On his first visit as President, Muizzu promised to tackle Milandhoo's housing shortage, after the council asked for housing units.
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27 February 2024
Sports complex pledged
President Muizzu pledged an indoor-outdoor complex for Milandhoo.
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27 February 2024
Council asks to speed up the park
During the President’s visit, the island council asked for the children’s park development to be expedited.
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27 February 2024
Airport pledged by President Muizzu
On a visit to the island, President Muizzu pledged to develop an airport on Milandhoo.
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27 February 2024
Council asks for office renovation
Meeting President Muizzu, the council asked for its office to be renovated, for the children's park to be built faster and for housing units.
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27 February 2024
President Muizzu visits
President Muizzu met the council and the Women's Development Committee and pledged an airport for the island.
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March 2024
Work stalled
Health Minister Abdulla Khaleel told parliament that work had stopped after the Kuwait Fund withdrew financing; Adhadhu later disputed that the fund had pulled out.
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3 March 2024
New waste shed
The council tendered building a waste shed on 3 March 2024 and opened the bids on 18 March. All the prices bid were above the council's estimate, so it cancelled that tender, revised the specification and drawings, and re-tendered on 20 May 2024, with bids opened on 29 May. No award for the shed has been published in the gazette.
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19 March 2024
Kuwait Fund withdraws financing
The Kuwait Fund withdrew its financing for the hospital projects, including the 30-bed hospital in Shaviyani Milandhoo. The government said the fund's rules had been broken.
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28 March 2024
Designated for an airport
A presidential decree named Milandhoo as one of 12 islands where new airports will be developed. Dhiguveli is the other Shaviyani island on the list.
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21 April 2024
Hassan Mufeed Abdul Gadir elected MP again
Hassan Mufeed Abdul Gadir "Hasana" (People's National Congress) won the Milandhoo constituency with 1,411 votes (53.61%). The sitting MP, Ali Riza (MDP), got 1,194 (45.36%), and Mohamed Nabeel (independent) 27. Turnout was 87.46%.
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21 April 2024
Survey and design contract
MTCC was contracted for the survey, design and environmental work for the airport, costing USD 38,000 and due within four months.
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25 April 2024
Street lights (2024)
The Road Development Corporation invited bids on 25 April 2024 to supply street lights for its Gdh. Gahdhoo and Sh. Milandhoo projects.
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25 July 2024
Land for fuel stations at the harbour
On 25 July 2024 the council invited proposals to lease two 2,000 sq ft plots in the harbour area for 20 years to build fuel stations. It published the evaluation of the proposals on 27 October 2024.
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28 July 2024
Development of the square
The council tendered the development of Sarudhaaru Maizaan on 28 July 2024. Three bids came in (MVR 1,490,000 to 1,600,000), and the work was awarded on 19 August 2024 to Salaam Investment for MVR 1,490,000 over 135 days.
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7 August 2024
Playsets and turf for the park
The council tendered the supply and installation of playsets for the children's park, and turf for the park's two football pitches, on 7 August 2024. Three bids came in (MVR 450,000 to 987,376.38), and the work was awarded on 25 August 2024 to Khaleel Brothers Private Limited for MVR 450,000 over 135 days. The award was published on 2 September 2024.
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26 September 2024
Furniture for the stadium rostrum
The council tendered making and installing furniture for the Maako Stadium rostrum on 26 September 2024. It was awarded on 14 October 2024 to Econ Maldives Private Limited for MVR 105,000 over 5 days.
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26 September 2024
Two buggies for the council
The council tendered the supply of two 8-seater buggies for its own use on 26 September 2024. On 14 October 2024 they were awarded to Zero Private Limited for MVR 384,335.38, with 60 days to deliver.
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October 2024
Tugboat grounding damages the reef
The foreign tugboat Shwe Lin Yone ran aground on Milandhoo's reef and destroyed about 477 m² of coral. In November 2025 its owner was fined MVR 12 million.
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13 October 2024
Aluminium doors for the health centre
The health centre invited bids on 13 October 2024 to remove 8 small and 4 large wooden doors and replace them with aluminium doors.
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15 October 2024
Clearing the park site
The council invited quotes on 15 October 2024 to clear the park area.
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27 October 2024
Beach rooms put up for auction
The council put the parts of the 6 beach rooms built on Milandhoo beach up for auction, room by room and without the concrete, from MVR 2,000 a room. Buyers had to take the parts away and clear the site.
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7 November 2024
Plots offered for lease
The council invited proposals to lease industrial-zone plots for fibreglass work, warehouses, garages, workshops and cement block making. Gazette notice (IUL)284-PL/284/2024/74.
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7 November 2024
Named in STO’s fuel station project
President Mohamed Muizzu launched STO's project to set up fuel storage in every atoll. Sh. Milandhoo was among the islands where a fuel setup was to be completed by February 2026, to give fishermen and the public fuel at STO rates.
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18 November 2024
Backhoe loader for waste management
The council tendered the supply of a backhoe loader for waste management on 18 November 2024. It was awarded on 17 December 2024 to Velaro Investment for MVR 870,000.
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20 November 2024
Auctioned again at a lower price
With no bids the first time, the council auctioned the 6 beach rooms again from MVR 500 a room, with 30 days to clear the site.
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15 December 2024
Phase 1 completed
RDC said the road project was complete and handed it to the Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure for final inspection, after several delays.
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15 December 2024
Repairs to the women's centre
The council tendered repair works at the women's centre on 15 December 2024. They were awarded on 24 December 2024 to Khaleel Brothers Pvt Ltd for MVR 182,782 over 20 days.
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18 December 2024
Area cleared
The council told residents to remove trees and belongings from the industrial zone before it was cleared. Gazette notice (IUL)284-PL/284/2024/94.
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19 January 2025
Repairs to the three mosques (2025)
The council tendered repair works at the three mosques on 19 January 2025.
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19 January 2025
Repairs to the three mosques (2025)
The council tendered repair works at the three mosques on 19 January 2025.
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19 January 2025
Repairs to the three mosques (2025)
The council tendered repair works at the three mosques on 19 January 2025.
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6 February 2025
Named in the Presidential Address
In his Presidential Address, President Muizzu listed Shaviyani Milandhoo among the islands where new airport developments would begin.
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27 February 2025
Floodlights for the ground (2025)
The council tendered the supply of floodlights for the stadium on 27 February 2025. The supply was awarded on 6 March 2025 to Mega Links Pvt Ltd for MVR 148,608 over 10 days.
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11 March 2025
Anand Buildtech contract cancelled
The government cancelled the Milandhoo, Thulusdhoo and Velidhoo hospital contracts with Anand Buildtech, according to the MDP.
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19 March 2025
X-ray service planned
The Health Ministry named Milandhoo as one of four islands to get X-ray services, with building changes and equipment installation under way.
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23 March 2025
Contract awarded to MTCC
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs awarded the design-and-build contract, with 720 days to finish. The Finance Ministry's awarded-projects list puts the contract at MVR 24,999,999.84.
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28 March 2025
Re-awarded to MTCC
The Health Ministry awarded the new hospital building to MTCC for MVR 110,878,732 with a 600-day completion period.
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28 March 2025
Reopened after redesign
The council rebuilt it with Salaam Investment as the contractor for MVR 1.6m from its own budget, adding seating and LED lights. It reopened at 10pm as an Eid al-Fitr gift.
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7 April 2025
Battery storage announced
The government said Sh. Milandhoo will get a 2,500 kWh battery energy storage system, part of 38 MWh across 18 islands under the ASURE project, to use more solar power.
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20 April 2025
Reception and two rooms renovation
The council tendered repairs to its reception and two adjoining rooms on 20 April 2025. That notice is marked cancelled, and the tender was reissued under the same number on 21 April 2025.
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21 April 2025
ID card printing started
The Department of National Registration started printing ID cards at the council, with cards ready within 24 hours. Milandhoo was the first island in the atoll besides the capital to offer this.
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22 April 2025
200 housing units
The Finance Ministry opened prequalification for the design and building of 200 housing units in Sh. Milandhoo on 22 April 2025 (TES/2025/W-043, international bidding). The deadline was extended four times, with six addenda and two clarifications, and submissions closed on 16 June 2025.
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16 June 2025
Spectator stand for the futsal pitch
The council tendered building a spectator stand (rostrum) at the futsal pitch on 16 June 2025.
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6 July 2025
Boundary wall for the women's centre
The council tendered building a boundary wall around the women's centre on 6 July 2025. The work was awarded on 22 July 2025 for MVR 257,046 over 23 days.
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14 July 2025
Council says works are slow
The council's deputy president said the harbour upgrade was the only project still under way and that work was going very slowly, with long gaps between working days.
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15 July 2025
Pre-school classroom ceiling repairs
The school tendered ceiling repairs in the pre-school classrooms on 15 July 2025, with the contractor supplying materials.
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18 July 2025
Phase 1 still unfinished
Residents raised concerns that phase 1 shore protection, mostly done before the 2023 change of government, was still not finished even though machinery and materials were on site.
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19 July 2025
Pavilion works under way
The council said the contractor's part was done, with extra work under way on a stand, changing room, office, live room and referees' room.
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21 July 2025
Painting the new building and pre-school rooms
Milandhoo School invited bids on 21 July 2025 to paint its new building and the pre-school classrooms. Its award sheet, published on 10 August 2025, names Cocc Pvt Ltd at MVR 525,000 over 25 days, but the gazette later marked that notice as cancelled.
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7 August 2025
Park phase 2
The council tendered phase 2 of the park development on 7 August 2025. The prices bid were higher than the council's estimate, so it cancelled the notice, revised the specification and drawings, and re-tendered on 28 August 2025, then for the same reason again on 9 September 2025.
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7 August 2025
Excavator for waste management (2025)
The council tendered the supply of an excavator for waste management on 7 August 2025. It was awarded on 31 August 2025 to Velaro Investment for MVR 1,189,000 over 200 days.
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10 September 2025
Site clearing and fencing under way
MTCC reported that site clearing and boundary fence installation were under way at the site.
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October 2025
Demolished
Taken down to make way for the new Milandhoo Islamic Centre, which is being built in its place.
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October 2025
Still under way
When a second batch of 50 units was signed in October 2025, the earlier 50 units begun in 2022 were reported as still in progress.
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6 October 2025
MACL sets up Peninsula Infrastructure
MACL founded the subsidiary Peninsula Infrastructure for large reclamation and dredging work; it later reclaimed the Milandhoo airport land.
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12 October 2025
Roof repairs at the court
The Magistrate Court tendered roof repairs, with the contractor supplying the materials, on 12 October 2025. The work was awarded on 5 November 2025 to Roxy Fiber for MVR 230,000 over 14 days.
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15 October 2025
Agreement signed
The government agreed with Maldives Airports Company (MACL) to build the airport and a new harbour.
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15 October 2025
Groundbreaking
President Mohamed Muizzu attended the groundbreaking of the centre for up to 700 worshippers.
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15 October 2025
Project launched, MACL agreement signed
The sports complex was launched during the President’s visit, and Maldives Airports Company (MACL) signed an agreement with the Sports Ministry to develop it. Plans: a 1,200-capacity indoor hall and a handball court.
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15 October 2025
Opened
Opened by President Mohamed Muizzu together with the volleyball court next to it.
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15 October 2025
Relocation announced
President Muizzu said the existing harbour would be relocated and a larger new harbour built as part of the MACL airport project, all within 30 months.
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15 October 2025
Phase 2 contract signed
During President Muizzu's visit, MTCC signed for a 712 m revetment and 228 m of groynes worth MVR 50.4 million, to be completed within 210 days.
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15 October 2025
Phase 2 awarded
The second phase of road development, including a ring road, was awarded to RDC for MVR 134 million, to be finished within 900 days.
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15 October 2025
Groundbreaking with President Muizzu
Finance Minister Moosa Zameer launched the works during the President's visit. The plan is a two-storey, 30-bed main building, a one-storey services building and a two-storey staff building.
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15 October 2025
Groundbreaking
Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihusaan and Police Commissioner Ismail Naveen laid the foundation stone for a new four-storey station during President Muizzu's visit. Fenaka Corporation is the builder.
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15 October 2025
Contract signed with HDC
State Minister Hassan Rasheed and HDC Managing Director Ali Zuhair signed the agreement for 50 three-room apartments, to be finished in 280 days.
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15 October 2025
Passport services launched
Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihusaan launched passport issuance services in Milandhoo during President Muizzu's visit.
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15 October 2025
Opened
President Muizzu inaugurated the volleyball court together with the new futsal ground during his visit.
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15 October 2025
President sets a 30-month deadline
During his visit to Milandhoo, President Muizzu said the airport, including the harbour development and relocation, will be finished and in use within 30 months. The 40-hectare land reclamation, contracted the same day, was scheduled to take eight months.
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15 October 2025
School asks for leak repairs and a lift
During President Muizzu's visit, the school asked for help with leaking classrooms and requested a lift.
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15 October 2025
WAMCO service promised
The council asked for WAMCO's waste services. President Muizzu said they would start in January 2026.
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15 October 2025
President Muizzu visits again
President Muizzu met the council and launched projects including the airport agreement, the new hospital, road and coastal protection work, and passport services.
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15 October 2025
Pledged by President Muizzu
The council asked for a public works unit. The President announced that the second Public Works Unit in North Miladhunmadulu would be set up in Milandhoo, to look after infrastructure and services.
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20 October 2025
Reception counter and reception area works
The health centre invited estimates on 20 October 2025 to enlarge the reception counter area, build a new counter to its design and carry out some repairs in the reception area. That notice was cancelled, and the work was advertised again under the same reference on 30 November 2025.
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17 November 2025
Skills lab repairs
The school tendered works on its skills labs (sewing, carpentry, daily-routine and electrical wiring rooms) on 17 November 2025, with the contractor supplying materials.
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1 December 2025
Park name board
The council tendered making and installing a name board in the park area on 1 December 2025. It was awarded on 21 December 2025 to HBR Investment for MVR 125,000 over 30 days.
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15 December 2025
Turf for the play area
The council tendered the supply and installation of turf for the Ranvilu Park play area on 15 December 2025. The winning bidder withdrew and the second-ranked price was above the council's estimate, so the council re-tendered on 21 January 2026. It was awarded on 3 February 2026 to His Star Investment for MVR 121,000 over 18 days.
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15 December 2025
Air conditioning for the hall and classrooms
Under the Cool School project, the school tendered the repair works needed to air-condition its multipurpose hall and classrooms on 15 December 2025.
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19 January 2026
Repairs to al-Eemaan and al-Safa (January 2026)
The council tendered repair works at Masjid al-Eemaan and Masjid al-Safa on 19 January 2026.
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19 January 2026
Painting the school building
The school tendered painting of the school building on 19 January 2026, with the contractor supplying materials.
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19 January 2026
Repairs to al-Eemaan and al-Safa (January 2026)
The council tendered repair works at Masjid al-Eemaan and Masjid al-Safa on 19 January 2026.
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21 January 2026
D-boards for the street lights
The council tendered materials for fitting D-boards on Milandhoo's street lights on 21 January 2026. It cancelled that notice to change the information sheet and re-tendered on 22 January 2026. The supply was awarded on 3 February 2026 to RDN Investment for MVR 220,000 over 5 days.
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February 2026
Quran Centre becomes the prayer space
While the centre is built, the island council is turning the Quran Centre into a temporary place for prayers.
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10 February 2026
Council doubts the project will finish on time
Council member Ahmed Shiyam said the current pace of work gave no hope the government would finish within the promised time.
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10 February 2026
MTCC unable to build temporary mosque
The council said MTCC had confirmed it could not build the temporary mosque the government had promised after the old mosque was demolished, so the council began converting the Quran Centre with its own funds.
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10 February 2026
Conversion into temporary prayer space
The island council began converting the Quran Centre into a temporary prayer space, paid entirely from its own budget, because a new mosque could not be built before Ramadan.
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15 February 2026
Phase 1 shown as completed
MTCC's project tracker lists phase 1 (PRJ-00366) as physically completed, 100% done, in its update of 15 February 2026. The work was awarded to MTCC on 8 November 2021 and the team mobilised on 7 May 2022, for a 954.43 m revetment and 114.56 m of groynes.
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20 March 2026
Temporary mosque closes
The temporary mosque opened for Ramadan 1447, named Masjid Al-Firdhaus, was closed from 20 March 2026, the council announced.
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30 March 2026
X-ray service launched
Health Minister Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim opened X-ray services at the 24-hour centre and said dialysis would follow soon, with the paperwork in progress.
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3 April 2026
Land reclamation begins
The dredger Queen of the Netherlands starts pumping sand for the airport.
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4 April 2026
Ibrahim Nihaad elected council president
Ibrahim Nihaad (MDP) won the presidency with 887 votes (53.56%), against the sitting president Abdulla Athif (PNC) with 769. Elected members: Saifulla Usman (PNC, 840) and Ibrahim Alim (MDP, 752), who became vice president; and in the women's seats Fathimath Nasheedha (PNC, 850) and Aishath Haniyya (MDP, 681). Turnout was 90.44%.
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4 April 2026
Ibrahim Nihaad elected council president
Ibrahim Nihaad (MDP) beat the sitting council president Abdulla Athif with 887 votes to 769. Turnout was 90.44%.
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4 April 2026
Women's Development Committee elected
Aishath Fareesha was elected president of the Women's Development Committee, with Fathimath Samrath as vice president and Aishath Najeeba, Aminath Rasheedha and Fathmath Rasheedha as members.
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6 April 2026
Council reports reclamation halted
The island council said reclamation stopped on 6 April at about 3% complete and linked it to the 4 April election results. Work later resumed and finished on 4 May.
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26 April 2026
Dredging 42% complete
MACL reported 11 hectares reclaimed, 42% of the dredging. The dredger Queen of the Netherlands carries up to 35,000 m³ of sand a load.
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4 May 2026
Land reclamation finished
21 hectares reclaimed in 31 days; the whole site covers about 26 hectares.
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5 May 2026
Temporary relocation under way
Once reclamation finished, the harbour area was reported to be moving temporarily to make way for airport construction, with provision for it in the airport design.
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18 June 2026
Shade shelter contract
The council tendered building a shade shelter at the cemetery and laying cables there on 18 June 2026. The work was awarded on 30 June 2026 to Velaro Investment for MVR 60,480 over 21 days.
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1 July 2026
Repairs to al-Eemaan and al-Safa (July 2026)
The council tendered repair works at Masjid al-Eemaan and Masjid al-Safa on 1 July 2026. The prices bid were higher than the council's estimate, so it cancelled that notice, changed the works and re-tendered them on 13 July 2026.
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1 July 2026
Repairs to al-Eemaan and al-Safa (July 2026)
The council tendered repair works at Masjid al-Eemaan and Masjid al-Safa on 1 July 2026. The prices bid were higher than the council's estimate, so it cancelled that notice, changed the works and re-tendered them on 13 July 2026.
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13 July 2026
Waste shed repairs
The council tendered repair works at the waste shed on 13 July 2026.
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13 July 2026
New equipment being fitted
MTCC was replacing the outdoor gym's equipment, with painting under way. It is part of a government programme to set up an outdoor gym on every island.
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6 August 2026
First wedding hosted
The guest house hosted its first wedding.
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6 August 2026
Handball court development
The council tendered the development of the handball court on 6 August 2026. It was awarded on 20 August 2026 for MVR 850,041.86 over 30 days.
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6 August 2026
Repairs to the temporary hinavaage
The council tendered repairs to the island's temporary hinavaage, the house where a person who has died is washed and prepared for burial, on 6 August 2026. On 18 August 2026 the work was awarded to Mubeen Investment for MVR 80,000 over 10 days.
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6 August 2026
Resort tender reopened
The Ministry of Tourism and Aviation reopened the tender for a resort of at least 200 beds on Nalandhoo: a 50-year lease, at least 36 months to build, a minimum lease acquisition cost of USD 1 million and proof of USD 10 million in funds. Bids are scored 90% on the price offered and 10% on a contribution to the Tourism Trust Fund's training fund.
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9 August 2026
New equipment in place
MTCC said the physical works to replace the outdoor gym equipment were completed on 9 August 2026.
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12 August 2026
Indian contractor seeks damages
The MDP said an Indian company had claimed over USD 70 million in damages after several hospital contracts, including Milandhoo's, were terminated.
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30 August 2026
Walkway in the court grounds
The magistrate court tendered building a walkway in the court grounds on 30 August 2026, with the contractor supplying materials. It published the bid evaluation sheet on 22 September 2026; no award has been announced yet.
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September 2026
1,200 kW generator being installed
Fenaka reported it was installing a 1,200 kW generator at Milandhoo as part of capacity upgrades across the atolls.
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10 October 2026
Minaret and walls under way
The minister said work on the minaret, reinforced concrete wall formwork and reinforcement was progressing.
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11 October 2026
Plant nursery
Under the environment ministry's programme to plant five million trees, the council tendered setting up a plant nursery in Milandhoo on 11 October 2026, with the contractor supplying materials.
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14 October 2026
Waiting area and counter works at the court
The Magistrate Court tendered repairs to its waiting area and work to separate the counter from the office section on 14 October 2026, with the contractor supplying the materials. Bidders had to register by 25 October, and bids were to be opened at the court on 28 October 2026.
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15 October 2026
Council office repairs (2026)
The council tendered repair works at its office on 15 October 2026.
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20 October 2026
Work idle at 53%
MTCC's project tracker lists the harbour upgrade (PRJ-00544) as idle, 53% complete, in its update of 20 October 2026. It was awarded to MTCC on 8 December 2022 with completion planned for 5 January 2025. The work covers 99,238 cbm of dredging, a 316 m quay wall, 701 m of rock shore protection, a 130 m jetty, a 74 m bridge and 3,863 sqm of paving.
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23 November 2026 Planned
Bids due
Bids for the Nalandhoo resort close at 11:00 on 23 November 2026, at the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation.
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Expected to open
Due within 30 months of the October 2025 agreement.
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