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Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Former President Mohamed Nasheed wins the MDP chair with 69% of votes. The ruling party celebrates Meedhoo council President Suha Ibrahim’s narrow re‑election, while President Muizzu touts debt reduction and a Maldivians First policy. Zahiyya hearing obstruction. Banking data: 51.7 bn rufiyaa in loans, tourism...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Good Morning Maldives – June 14 2026. This episode covers the ruling PNC’s win in the Dhaalu Meedhoo council by‑election, former President Mohamed Nasheed’s election as MDP chair and warning to the government, a Right‑to‑Information update, and a civil‑service conference on the 35,000‑strong workforce and 15 bn...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Former President Mohamed Nasheed wins the Maldivian Democratic Party chairperson election, securing a large majority despite irregularities at two polling stations; a re‑vote will be scheduled. President Muizzu offers condolences for the passing of Katheebudonbe and Thailand’s Princess. Vice President meets Jap...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Police Sergeant Ahmed Asif died during a counter‑narcotics operation; divers recovered his body and he was posthumously promoted. The Supreme Court reversed rulings on Vaavu and Veyvashu council elections, protecting ballots with minor printing errors. Police clarified the investigation of former Immigration Co...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Elections, politics and policy dominate today. Atoll council secretaries‑general were abruptly dismissed under the Decentralization Act, drawing opposition accusations of politically motivated replacements. The MDP chairmanship race heats as Nasheed and Mikaael Ahmed Naseem campaign, while a suspension of Koodd...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Wednesday, June 10 2026 – Politics: Speaker Saleem declines his car and security; Moosa Zamir reaffirms loyalty to Muizzu; Adam Naseer Ibrahim quits post; Nasheed warns of costs. Economy: Visit Maldives posts 2025, 2026 arrivals fell 5 % amid turmoil; Australian tourists up 16 %; Mifco raises fish price to 20 M...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Finance Minister Moosa Zameer resigns for health reasons; President Muizzu appoints Hassan Zareer. Critics and MPs respond. Offices achieve 100% proactive disclosure but public request response stays low. Fitch affirms Bank of Maldives at CCC‑, matching sovereign rating. Onion prices surge before Eid. Tourism u...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Today's episode covers the narrow victory of the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party in the Addu City by-election, sparking debate over coalition strategies for the 2028 presidential race. Parliament’s resumption is postponed, while Maldives Ports clears a cargo backlog and plans relocation to Thilafushi,...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode, Maya and Zayan report on the narrow win of opposition candidate Abdulla Sodiq in the Hithadhoo North by‑election, reactions from both parties, and an audit showing Addu City Council spent MVR 1.2 million on overseas trips despite spending directives. They also discuss the country’s Fitch rating...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Maldives makes history by securing a seat on the UN Economic and Social Council, while domestic exports fell sharply and Fitch upgraded the country’s credit rating, sparking debate. Addu City prepares for a pivotal by‑election tomorrow amid coalition tensions and criticism of government spending. Local council...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode: the Maldives' credit rating upgrade and historic election to UN ECOSOC; political tensions over party defections, allegations of selective enforcement, and the removal of a council president; a Supreme Court case on ballot errors; and financial updates on remittances, BML foreign exchange s...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Today’s episode covers the Maldives’ upgrade by Fitch Ratings after the $500 m Sukuk repayment, with Finance Minister clarifying a $300 m government‑guaranteed Sukuk for private tourism. Fenaka announces a voluntary redundancy package for its large workforce. Political debates intensify as opposition challenges...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode, Maya and Zayan highlight the Maldives' economic wins: inflation dropped to 2.9% and the 2025 budget stayed under estimate, reducing the deficit to 3.6% of GDP. Tourism shows mixed results – May arrivals rose 3% but overall travel fell 4.7% due to Middle East flight disruptions. The team cov...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Good Morning Maldives: Maya and Zayan discuss major political shifts, including Ahmed Salim’s election as Deputy Speaker and President Muizzu’s denial of rumors about Deputy President dismissal. The show also covers the National Social Protection Agency’s transition to Asandha, expanding medical and travel bene...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Today’s episode covers storm damage in the Maldives, with roof collapses in Addu City and flooding in southern islands. A speedboat capsized near Alif Alif Atoll, prompting rescue efforts and calls for better maritime safety. In politics, MP Ahmed Nazim resigned as Deputy Speaker ahead of an impeachment vote, d...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Good morning Maldives! On Sunday, May 31st 2026, we recap sea warnings, the President’s praise for the Scout movement’s 70th anniversary and a 36% drop in state dividends. Former President Nasheed calls for reclaimed‑land development and highlights maintenance issues. President Muizzu reports 1,294 kg of drugs...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Political news dominates the episode: the People’s Majlis will debate a no‑confidence motion against the Deputy Speaker, with former President Nasheed alleging a secret party switch. The administration is under fire for alleged autocratic governance, lack of transparency, and rising oil prices affecting key pro...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode, Maya and Zayan cover political developments in the Maldives, including former President Mohamed Nasheed’s campaign to expand the MDP’s membership and internal party tensions. They also examine the re‑summoning of journalist Mohamed Shahuzan and press‑freedom concerns. The hosts discuss the gove...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode we mark the Day of Arafat and Eid al‑Adha, with news that all 1,019 Maldivian pilgrims have reached Arafat safely. We cover surge in Eid travel, new flights, traffic changes and festive preparations across the islands. Political debates highlight government’s land‑reclamation push and opposition...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Good Morning Maldives - May 25, 2026This episode covers significant political developments ahead of the June 6th Hithadhoo North by-election, with sharp exchanges between the ruling People's National Congress and the Maldivian Democratic Party. Former President Nasheed responds to claims about opposition no...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Episode covers Maldives' economic updates: official reserves fell to $718m after debt repayments, but budget surplus of 118m MVR recorded. Government opens Addu Regional Free Zone applications. Political tensions highlight former President Nasheed's apology request and opposition's no‑confidence tal...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Today’s episode covers the tragic diving incident in Vaavu Atoll: four Italian divers’ bodies are repatriated, a Maldives defence force diver is mourned, and a missing boatman’s body is recovered near Hulhumalé. Political news includes former President Nasheed’s push to reform the MDP, President Muizzu’s pledge...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Today’s Good Morning Maldives covers a storm warning across the central atolls, a missing oil‑barge worker, and the brief escape and recapture of a suspect linked to a March arson. Political debate heats up ahead of the MDP chairperson race, with former President Solih urging generational change, while Presiden...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode, Maya and Zayan explore the historic UK suspension of the 20% import tariff on Maldivian fish, its boost to fishermen and the political row over credit. They cover Maldives Islamic Bank’s profit distribution, People’s Majlis rules for Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim’s removal debate, and former Presi...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Good Morning Maldives opens with a political shake‑up as three former presidents demand international pressure over press freedom and the imprisonment of two journalists, while a no‑confidence debate on Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim looms and a Judicial Service Commission resignation is reported. Soaring oil costs...