Nolhivaram police station construction stalls months after Pres. Muizzu’s foundation stone ceremony
As the Muizzu administration has entered its third year, concerns among Nolhivaram residents have grown over the lack of substantial development on the island.
The area designated to construct the new police station in Nolhivaram island of Haa Dhaal atoll
The construction of the new Nolhivaram Police Station has remained at a standstill, despite President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's symbolic laying of the foundation stone during his visit to the island in August 2025.
According to the Nolhivaram Island Council, the project has not progressed beyond the initial groundwork.
Speaking to RaajjeMV, Naaim Ali, the Associate Council Officer highlighted that the police station was among several projects for which the president laid foundation stones during his visit. He explained that, four days before the president’s arrival, machinery and equipment were brought to the island, and the construction site was cleared. However, Naaim confirmed that no further development has taken place since the foundation-laying ceremony.
The ceremony occurred in late August with equipment and excavators being brought in just days before. Yet, despite the president’s visit and symbolic gesture, no construction work has been carried out at the site since then, leaving the project stalled.
Naaim expressed that, although there are no visible signs of work resuming at the site, the island council remains hopeful that construction will begin soon.
As the Muizzu administration has entered its third year, concerns among Nolhivaram residents have grown over the lack of substantial development on the island.
In addition to this, several initiatives launched under the previous administration of the now opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) have also come to an abrupt halt.
During the MDP government, a series of infrastructure projects aimed at establishing essential services and improving the quality of life for island communities were undertaken, but these projects now appear to be at an impasse.
