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Maldives proposes amendment to Tourism Act, removing presidential approval for leasing islands

The Maldivian government has introduced a bill to amend the Tourism Act, proposing the removal of the requirement for the President’s Office to approve the leasing of islands, land, and lagoons for tourism development. The bill, presented by PNC MP Musthafa Hussein on behalf of the government, had its first reading in Parliament on Monday […]

President ratifies bill to extend resort leases to 99 years

Maldivian President Abdulla Yaameen has ratified the amendment to the Tourism Law, which allows for resort leases of up to 99 years.

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