Good Morning Maldives!

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8State finances rose 10.4% to 22.4 bn Rufiyaa, yielding a 1.7 bn surplus, though analysts warn of rising domestic debt. India’s ambassador outlined fintech plans, including UPI integration and an investment treaty; Bangladesh’s minister will visit before UN General Assembly. Former President Yameen opposes the d...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Good Morning Maldives – July 10 2026. Today we cover a cargo grounding near Vaavu Felidhoo, rescue of all crew and debris warnings, a hit‑and‑run launch collision near Malé, the death of Dr. Aminath Fazuna—first Maldivian pediatric autism/ADHD specialist—and a measles‑rubella vaccination push amid rising cases....

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8DIPLOMATIC HIGHLIGHTS: President nominates Fathimath Dhiyana Saeed as ambassador to Belgium and the EU, and Parliament approves three non‑resident envoys. LOCAL TENSION: Haa Dhaal Atoll councils clash with the Local Government Authority over a joint development board. DOMESTIC ISSUES: A proposed waste‑managemen...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Good Morning Maldives: The July 7, 2026 episode covers political party audit compliance and state funding eligibility, with parliamentary debates over the dollar shortage, black‑market rates, harbor access, and ferry cancellations. Lawmakers also questioned ministers about new digital transformation bills that...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8the People's National Congress fields 2,500 candidates for internal elections, while former presidents Nasheed, Solih, and Yameen maintain a shaky alliance. A parliamentary vote to strip ex‑presidents' security at rallies sparks safety debates, and a council seat removal over a party switch triggers leg...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8President Muizzu congratulated United States on its 250th anniversary and said the Maldives will attend Iran’s funeral. MPs warned of government overreach into banks and rising costs; Haa Dhaal leaders opposed atoll council restructuring, citing service gaps. Kulhudhuffushi housing project remains stalled at Fi...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Today’s episode discusses the political debate over STELCO’s profit and Fenaka’s staff size, former President Yameen’s warning of asset investigations, and the removal of a Vaavu council president over party switching. Economic news includes India’s fuel duty waiver, the Favaara instant payment system processin...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Friday’s Good Morning Maldives opens with the launch of the 2026 Maldives Financial Expo in Hulhumalé, showcasing digital and green finance awards and comments from the Finance Minister on improving debt sustainability. The episode also covers Stelco’s profit rebound despite hundreds of millions owed by governm...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Parliament cut tobacco import duties and removed nicotine‑product taxes, sparking health‑vs‑revenue debate. Maldives Inland Revenue Authority posted a strong Q1 recovery, and the State Electric Company logged a 30 % profit rise. Courts barred new evidence in former President Yameen’s case and sentenced a nurse’...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In today’s briefing: former President Yameen criticizes the MDP and its opposition role, while parliament approves Mohamed Shakeel as head of the Elections Commission and questions the Heritage Minister over Independence Day spending. The Malé Taxi Line reports over 6,900 rides in a week, and Maldivian airline...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Good Morning Maldives covers the heated Majlis debate over a residency amendment, equal‑rights concerns and crime implications, plus President Muizzu’s denial of rumors about selling the Development Bank. The World Bank warns debt exceeds 129% of GDP. Also: PayPal launch via Ooredoo, upcoming India‑Maldives tra...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In today’s episode we review the red‑alert issued for the southern atolls, the loss of cargo containers in Malé harbour, and the government’s commitment to meeting external debt obligations. We hear the debate over stalled housing projects, the expansion of digital governance bills, and the Anti‑Corruption Comm...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode, Maya and Zayan cover maritime incidents, a regulatory extension for the South Ari Marine Protected Area, a tragic accident involving a child, construction site injuries, arrests and court cases, government debates on drug policy including death‑penalty proposals, the First Lady’s anti‑tobacco c...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Episode covers President Muizzu's defense of the presidential system and the MDP's 21st anniversary. The World Bank warns of rising sovereign debt after a 15% increase in government borrowing, while allegations surface over a 2.7 billion Rufiya fund distributed via Bank of Maldives. Positive highlights...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Digital Identity Bill proposes fines; residency amendment grants status to property owners; parliamentary disputes over committee seats intensify. President Muizzu names ambassadors to UAE and Qatar; government threatens legal action to acquire land for fish market against Male City Council. Tourism exceeds one...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Thursday’s episode reports the Majlis approval of Finance Minister Hassan Zareer, after opposition MDP members protested committee assignments and nine were expelled. MPs debate a duty cut from eight to four Rufiya, with critics calling it a reversal and supporters saying it fights black‑market tobacco. The Mal...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Today’s episode covers Mohamed Shakeel’s appointment as Elections Commissioner amid opposition claims of bias and state employee dismissals. Officials warn of severe financial problems in government firms, while green tax revenue rose despite May’s drop in tourist arrivals. Dollar purchase limits and Ooredoo’s...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Today’s briefing covers the World Bank’s warning of a six‑percent price rise and slower growth, the appointment of Hassan Zareer as Finance Minister, and debates on the Digital Transformation Bill. Legislation includes a Personal Data Protection Bill, a cigarette duty cut, and President Muizzu’s decree on 19 to...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode, Maya and Zayan cover Vice President’s return from Berlin, his call for stronger climate finance, and the passing of scholar Sheikh Ismail Mohamed. They discuss the MDP’s new “Big Change” office, a 2.5 billion rufiyaa budget for new projects, and PayPal’s fee‑free transfers to M‑Faisa. Other sto...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Good Morning Maldives: This week we celebrate the one‑millionth tourist arrival and hear Tourism Minister Mohamed Ameen discuss challenges from global travel disruptions. The World Bank forecasts near‑zero growth due to tourism volatility and FX shortages, while the government advances Fenaka’s rightsizing and...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8The episode opens with a fierce debate over the Decentralization Act, as mayors and MPs clash on halted transport services and council effectiveness. A protest also targets alleged arbitrary dismissals at state firms, prompting the Housing Development Corporation to announce a voluntary redundancy programme. Th...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Episode covers Maldives politics: opposition leader Mohamed Nasheed says “Job Burden” protests are peaceful; ruling party MP Abdul Raheem reaffirms loyalty to President Muizzu amid rising debt. Economic news includes Bank of Maldives easing foreign e‑commerce limits and PayPal integration, boosting the economy....

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode we cover parliament's return of the Human Organ Transplantation Bill for further review, concerns over organ donation from prisoners and Sharia compliance, the ruling party blocking a councilor salary increase, IMF's optimistic growth outlook, and tourism reaching one million arrivals. W...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Good Morning Maldives episode covers President Muizzu’s call for unity on the Hijri New Year and the opposition’s plans for protests over stalled island projects. The show debates the government’s debt repayment and fiscal deficit, highlights a new PayPal remittance service, a Dhiraagu pizza promotion, and new...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Good Morning Maldives reviews key political shifts: President nominates Mohamed Shakeel to the Elections Commission, Hassan Zareer as Finance Minister and appoints new ambassadors to UAE and Qatar. Opposition MDP prepares protests while the ruling party sets internal elections; a new MDP MP joins Parliament aft...