Can empower councils, WDCs if parliament support is received: President

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has stated today that he intends to amend the laws to allow councils to be granted a portion of tourism related tax revenues earned by the State.

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President arrives in Faafu Feeali.-- Photo: President's Office

Mariyath Mohamed

2024-04-14 20:45:43

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has stated today that he intends to amend the laws to allow councils to be granted a portion of tourism related tax revenues earned by the State.

Speaking in Faafu Atoll Feeali today, the President stated that during recent travels across the atolls, he has so far met with 168 councils and Women's Development Committees. He indicated that his takeaway from these meetings is that these institutions need to be further empowered.

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