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Kurin'bi Council says Gov't renewed development hopes

Kurin'bi Island Council has highlighted that the administration was behind most of the developmental projects carried out on the island. The statement was made during the meeting between President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and council members of Kurin'bi in Haa Dhaalu Atoll. The members of the Women's Development Committee (WDC) also attended the meeting held at the President's Office.

Discussions at the meeting centred on the ongoing developmental projects on the island and the most pertinent needs of the island's community. At the meeting, the council members shared with President Solih their 100-year developmental strategy and land-use plans for the island. Topics discussed at the meeting included challenges related to harbour use, space constraints at the Secretariat of the Council, and the lack of a dedicated swimming area.

Speaking at the meeting, President Solih noted that funds had been earmarked in the state budget for 2023 to address most of the concerns raised by the council members. He highlighted plans to develop a new administrative building and football grounds and assured discussions with relevant stakeholders to address the need for harbour expansion. He also said a dedicated swimming area could be developed as part of harbour expansion work.