Councillors from two islands have shared their constituents’ concerns and priorities, along with their development goals with Vice President Faisal Naseem.

VP Naseem had met with Councillors from Rathafandhoo in Haa Dhaal atoll and Maafushi in Kaafu atoll on Thursday afternoon during which Councillors had shared concerns their constituents continue to raise regarding island development.

Councillors from both islands shared their development goals and future projects proposed in line with bringing the progress the island communities desire to see during President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s tenure.

Rathafandhoo Councillors had highlighted that the island community requires an upgrade in the island’s healthcare facilities, infrastructural development needed for the council secretariat as well as the need to inaugurate a shore protection plan.

Further, they shed light on the importance of establishing an ice plant.

During the respective meeting, Maafushi Councillors stressed that the island’s harbor requires development, along with health facilities and the island school.

In addition, they expressed their need to manage waste disposal efficiently and discussed ensuring that course programmes are continued and new short-term training programmes are initiated.

Also, VP Naseem had updated Maafushi Councillors on the latest information on major projects that have been proposed for the island.

Having listened to their concerns, VP Naseem assured Councillors from both islands that the required measures will be taken after thorough discussions with relevant ministries in order to address the issues and concerns at hand.