AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoManta Ray Economy Boost: A new study in PLOS One says manta ray watching is worth over US$311 million a year to the Maldives economy, with up to US$8.6 billion in lifetime tourism revenue—good news for conservation-led travel. Public Health Alert: The Health Protection Agency confirmed 22 measles cases in Greater Malé this year, with a public vaccination drive now targeting frontline healthcare workers, children under 18, and later expanding to under-30 and under-49 groups. Emergency Response Upgrade: Maldives plans a “drone-first responder” system next year so drones can reach incidents early and stream live video to police command centres, speeding up help across the archipelago. Wellness & Inclusion at Resorts: Nova Maldives marks Women’s Dive Day (17–19 July 2026) with guided dives and talks led by Zoona Naseem, the first Maldivian woman to qualify as a PADI Course Director. Energy for Healthier Living: A Maldives microgrid project will cut diesel use on islands by moving to solar-diesel hybrid power with flow battery storage—aiming for lower emissions and more reliable electricity. Tobacco Policy Shift: Parliament backs reduced import duties on cigarettes and heated tobacco, while exempting smoking-cessation products like nicotine gum and patches.
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