President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has designated Hirinaidhoo Island as part of Nellaidhoo in Haa Dhaalu Atoll under the Decentralisation Act.
The decree, issued on Wednesday, formalises the inclusion of Hirinaidhoo as part of Nellaidhoo and amends a previous decree on Establishing Inhabited Islands in the Maldives. It also mandates the official use of the Dhivehi and English names of Hirinaidhoo for administrative purposes.
This administrative change fulfils a commitment made by the President during his visit to Haa Dhaalu Atoll in February 2024, aimed at enabling Nellaidhoo residents to derive economic benefit from Hirinaidhoo.
Speaking to Nellaidhoo residents, President Muizzu announced the government’s plans to establish a modern digital platform to market and sell products online in order to provide opportunities for income generation while remaining in their islands or regions.