President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has issued an official decree amending the geographic jurisdiction of Hoan’dedhdhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll’s Administrative Region, through the separation of Kadevarehaa, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, from its jurisdiction.
This decision, which aligns with the President’s broader pledge to foster integrated tourism development in the southern region of Huvadhu Atoll, was formalised under a Presidential Decree issued on Sunday. The amendment was made pursuant to the authority granted to the President under the Decentralisation, which allows the President to determine and designate the jurisdictions of both City and Island Councils.
In accordance with the decree, a revised chart reflecting the updated geographic jurisdiction of Hoan’dedhdhoo has been codified and published in the Government Gazette.