President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated it is an aim of the administration to enhance the financial stability of the islands along with introduction of island tourism. President Solih made the remarks at the ceremony held to launch the web portal consisting information of all islands in Maldives, islands.mv.
The president expressed the web portal will act as a dictionary and enrich the information attained by the people. Noting local tourism is enhancing in Maldives, President Solih stated the administration aims to increase the financial stability of the islands and release the powers and authority to the island councils. In this regard, he highlighted empowering the island councils are a main aim of the administration.
The portal is part of the first 100-days pledges of the administration aimed at enabling and empowering local councils more. Islands.mv will act as the digital front office of each island, providing comprehensive information for interested visitors, including its unique features, tourist facilities and resources available, and economic activities in the island.