Food Safety & Public Health: President Dr Mohamed Muizzu urged stronger food safety systems and collective action on World Food Safety Day, pointing to new regulations under the Food Safety Act, tighter border controls, and better monitoring and testing. Hospitality Skills & Jobs: Marriott Maldives’ Apprenticeship Programme (MIMAP) graduated 40 apprentices across front office, housekeeping, food & beverage, culinary, and electrical maintenance, reinforcing local talent pipelines for the tourism workforce. Marine Conservation in Resorts: Anantara marked its 25th anniversary by overseeing the planting of its 10,000th baby coral, with Dr Oriana Migliaccio leading reef restoration efforts. Luxury Hospitality Updates: .Here Baa Atoll and Finolhu appointed Shumaes Rasheed as Director of Public Relations and Marketing, while Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru rolled out a major refresh including an expanded Marine Lab and new dining options. Finance Sector Calendar: Maldives Monetary Authority extended registration for the Maldives Financial Expo to 6 June and launched Maldives Financial Sector Awards, with applications open until 28 June. Sustainable Transport for Islands: Navier and JIH plan to deploy zero-emissions hydrofoil boats in the Maldives, starting with five in 2026 and scaling up to 100. Global Shipping Shock: UN-linked reporting says the Strait of Hormuz disruption is feeding into higher energy and transport costs, worsening hunger and clinic strain in vulnerable countries.