Mariculture & Fisheries Skills: The Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Ocean Resources and MMRI opened applications for the fourth Marine Hatchery Skills Development Program, a 14-day course (Oct 31–Nov 12) at K. Maniyafushi for 15 trainees, covering hatchery and nursery production, live-feed, pearl-oyster reproduction, disease prevention and environmental protection, with applications due Oct 18. Tourism Tax Reform: MATATO welcomed President Muizzu’s decision to revise the TGST destination-principle framework after tourism stakeholders raised concerns over deadlines and procedures for foreign travel agents. China-Funded Infrastructure: China’s ambassador said Malé/Vilimalé road upgrades and a 100-bed China–Maldives Friendship Hospital are expected to start in late 2026 or early 2027 under Chinese grants, alongside ongoing bridge maintenance and coconut beetle control work. Energy for Resorts: Atoll Solar and Ocean Sun will present lagoon floating solar solutions at Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2026, as resorts look beyond rooftop limits toward more resilient renewable power. Tourism Industry People Moves: Cora Cora Maldives promoted Muizz Mohamed to General Manager effective Oct 1, 2026. State Tourism Model: Crown Company chairman Hussain Afeef backed the Cabinet-approved plan to develop at least 10 resorts via state-owned companies, aiming to broaden benefits across the tourism workforce. Biodiversity Financing: MoCCEE signed agreements with UNDP to launch a GEF-funded sustainable financing mechanism for biodiversity, including updates to the national biodiversity strategy and a biodiversity financing plan. Guesthouse Sector Event: Maldives Islamic Bank will hold its Guest House Symposium alongside the Guest House Awards on Oct 15 at Barceló Nasandhura, with a single panel discussion and keynote.