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President Announces Dollar ATMs for Vaavu Fulidhoo and Thinadhoo

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has pledged to establish Bank of Maldives (BML) dollar ATMs in Vaavu Atoll’s Fulidhoo and Thinadhoo before March next year, assuring island communities of improved fina...

Mohamed Hilmy

19 September 2025, 00:00

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President Announces Dollar ATMs for Vaavu Fulidhoo and Thinadhoo

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has pledged to establish Bank of Maldives (BML) dollar ATMs in Vaavu Atoll’s Fulidhoo and Thinadhoo before March next year, assuring island communities of improved financial access.

The announcement was made during the President’s visit to Thinadhoo on Friday night as part of his official tour of 31 islands across four atolls. Meeting with island leaders and residents at the harbor area, President Muizzu said the government would also construct a harbor to address the island’s long-standing transportation difficulties.

Community representatives highlighted the island’s pressing needs during the consultation, emphasizing challenges in infrastructure and transport, while also acknowledging recent improvements in health services and development projects carried out by the administration.

Responding to their concerns, the President underscored the government’s commitment to solving the harbor issue, noting that Thinadhoo’s guesthouse tourism sector relies heavily on reliable transport links. He added that the introduction of dollar ATM services would further support both residents and businesses operating in the local tourism economy.

The meeting was attended by cabinet ministers, senior government officials, island council members, and representatives of local institutions, who joined residents in discussing the island’s development priorities.

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