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The social security system is taking shape to enable caregivers to operate throughout the country, says the President

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This year will be the first in a presidential term where fully-completed housing units are handed over to recipients, says the Presiden

  • The administration will hand over title deeds to its spacious and comfortable housing units and land plots before the end of June
  • Several programmes are undertaken to prevent youth from going astray
  • Disability benefits would be increased beginning in June
  • Significant efforts are underway to digitise services; One-Gov and digital IDs will be launched in March

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih delivered his Presidential Address at the People’s Majlis on Monday. In his address, President Solih announced that the administration would hand over the title deeds to the recipients of its flats and land plots before the end of June. He emphasised that during a presidential term, his administration would be the first to hand over fully completed housing units, from foundation to finish.

In his address, President Solih announced plans to increase the number of land plots to be allocated for the residents of the Greater Malé area. Under efforts to ease housing difficulties, the administration approved homeowner loans for 55 per cent of the applications and signed contracts with 249 individuals. The President said that the 556 housing units being built in the atolls would be completed by the end of May, while construction is underway for an additional 2,200 housing units in the atolls.

The President emphasised the progress in establishing tertiary hospitals and restoring primary healthcare services with community health workers. He highlighted the importance of the availability of mental health services in the country and stated that the Center for Mental Health had successfully reduced its waitlist from over 3,000 to 411.

Speaking on the social security system, which is taking shape to enable caregivers to operate throughout the country, the President said that the administration provided basic training to 430 caregivers in 62 islands and two cities in seven atolls last year. On the administration’s efforts to address unemployment and the social exclusion of youth, President Solih said that vocational and non-tertiary training programmes had been increased. At the same time, a halfway house for the rehabilitation of women was introduced in November last year, he added.

Speaking on the efforts to provide a safe and familial environment for children taken into state care, the President highlighted that the administration established seven safe centres for the children, while Family and Children’s Centers have been established in 19 atolls, to which 156 additional staff have been deployed over the past four years.

In his address, President Solih announced that the compilation of the National Disability Registry had been completed and that the disability allowance would be increased starting in June. Highlighting that maintaining social justice would be difficult without gender equality, President Solih added that implementing the Gender Equality Action Plan was in progress.

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Freedom of journalism must be practiced within the responsibilities

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Minister at the President’s Office for Strategic Communications Ibrahim Khaleel has underscored the importance of exercising the freedom of press within the responsibilities. He made the remarks while speaking at a programme aired on PSM News.

Commemorating the 7th anniversary of PSM News, Minister Khaleel was invited to the programme, as he played a pivotal role in founding the PSM News Channel during his tenure as the Former Managing Director of the Public Service Media (PSM). The minister worked in the field of journalism and broadcasting for several years, actively engaging in various media positions, including reading and writing news articles.

Highlighted the convenience within the field following the advancements of technology, Minister Khaleel revealed articulated his vision for PSM News to serve as the primary national channel, delivering reliable and timely news coverage across the entirety of the country. In observance of World Press Freedom Day, the minister noted the continuous expansion of press freedom over the years. On this stance, he stressed the significance of media outlets to execute obligations in disseminating news, urging the spread of credible information.

Furthermore, Minister Khaleel revealed the government’s plan to expand and promote journalism. As such, efforts are underway to provide educational opportunities and to strengthen the financial stability of media organisations.

Source(s): PsmNews

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Fourth meeting of High-Level Core Group on withdrawal of Indian troops held in Delhi

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The fourth meeting of the High-level Core Group between the Maldives and India took place in Indian capital New Delhi on Friday.

Maldivian Foreign Ministry said both sides reviewed the existing bilateral cooperation between nations during Friday’s meeting while discussions were also held on a wide range of issues of mutual interest, including development and defense cooperation.

Additionally, the Foreign Ministry said it was reiterated that the Indian government will replace military personnel at the last of the three aviation platforms by May 10th, adding both sides expressed satisfaction with the fact that all the logistical arrangements are going ahead as per schedule.

Both sides also agreed that the fifth meeting of the High-Level core Group will be held in Male’ on a mutually agreeable date in June or July.

The High-Level Core Group was formed following a meeting between Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of COP28.

Source(s): sun.mv

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Minister of Islamic Affairs to attend the OIC Summit as the President’s Special Envoy

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The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, will attend the 15th session of the Islamic Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which begins tomorrow, as President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s Special Envoy.

The Minister of Islamic Affairs is scheduled to address the 15th session of the Islamic Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as the President’s Special Envoy, which begins tomorrow, at Banjul, The Gambia. His address will be broadcast on television.

The Islamic Summit of the OIC, held once every three years, brings the leaders of the Islamic nations together to deliberate, take policy decisions, and provide guidance on issues pertaining to the Ummah as outlined in the OIC Charter.

The 15th Session of the Islamic Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will take place in Banjul, The Gambia, from May 4–5, 2024, under the theme “Enhancing Unity and Solidarity through Dialogue for Sustainable Development.”

Source(s): Presidents Office

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