President Yameen: 18,000 jobs will be created with 30 resorts next year

President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has said that 30 new resorts that are expected to open by the end of next year which will create 18,000 job opportunities.

In his address to the nation on the occasion the national Independence Day, the President said that numerous effort is being put towards the development of the country.

“In the past four years, we have undertaken developmental work, unparalleled to any other developmental era.” President Yameen said.

The President said that new doors to economic development have been opened due to the expansion of Velana International Airport to cater for modern day aircraft and the required services to cater for it's expectations as a symbol of national pride.

Indicating to the progress in the health sector, the President noted the opening of the new 25 storey building of IGMH along with the new developments in Hithadhoo and Kulhudhuffushi Regional Hospitals enabling advanced services, which will bring an end to inconveniences faced by Maldivians who have to seek treatment abroad, away from families for major illnesses.

"The Male-Hulhulé Bridge will bring an end to the era of logistical obstacles faced by Maldivians who live in separate islands." The President said.

President Yameen said that the government have completed and a number of port projects in the islands and have a 39 ongoing projects along with road development projects in 13 islands which would solve most of the logistical obstacles.

"Each and every one of these projects, are a milestone of it's own, will create job opportunities, enhancing the quality of life for the people." The President said.