Bilehfahi Island Council has expressed gratitude for the numerous developmental projects initiated by the administration and stated that 95% of the projects pledged by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih are currently in progress. The council made the remarks at a meeting held with President Solih at the President's Office. The meeting was also attended by the women’s development committee (WDC) of Bilehfahi, Shaviyani Atoll.
The discussions at the meeting focused on the island community’s most pertinent needs and developmental requirements. The council members shared community concerns related to the harbour expansion project, including difficulties in using the entry channel and docking vessels for repairs, and asked the president to expand the project scope to address these concerns. They also highlighted the need to develop a youth centre and facilitate opportunities for sports. Other topics discussed at the meeting included the need for road construction, coastal protection, and expediting the airport development project. The council members also shared concerns about the proposed waste management centre.
Meanwhile, the members of the WDC shared with President Solih their concerns about budget constraints, the lack of dedicated office space, and the need for a women’s indoor gym. The president and the representatives also spoke about the needs of the Kanditheemu Constituency.
Speaking at the meeting, President Solih assured that projects for which the budget has been secured will proceed as planned. He also informed the council members that the airport development project would commence soon and that the concerns of the WDC members would be looked into. He also assured that the government would try to accommodate requests regarding the scope of the harbour project.