Highlighting the significance of transportation as a key aspect in the development of North Maalhosmadulu Atoll, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced that R. Atoll would be the next destination to launch Raajje Transport Link (RTL) ferry services.
The President committed whilst speaking with the residents of Un’goofaaru Island. In this regard, the President pledged to begin RTL ferry services in R. Atoll before the end of June and in B. Atoll before the end of July 2025.
Emphasizing the Administration’s efforts to develop Un’goofaaru Island as an Urban Centre, the President assured that the development of Un’goofaaru Island as an Urban Centre holds significance within the mid-to-long-term plans of the National Development Master Plan, as the island would provide exceptional services in all sectors.
In that regard, the President assured that despite the current setbacks, the government would complete the reclamation project of Un’goofaaru Island as he had pledged, as soon as the weather permits.
He further announced the development of a housing project for 500 housing units. He also vowed to bring the required development to the education sector. He revealed that the development of the urban centre on the island would enable educational development and allow for single-session schooling.
He further assured that the government would ensure top-quality health services as part of a three-year plan to elevate Un’goofaaru Island Hospital to tertiary standards.
The President revealed that the Administration’s non-discriminatory policy on its citizens and islands would ensure accountability, through which the Government would accommodate the needs of R. Atoll as well. Despite not being included among the islands in his visit, the President revealed that efforts to establish a Bank of Maldives (BML) branch on Dhuvaafaru Island are underway and that the facility would become operational within June.
