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Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Maldivian begins its first direct flights to Australia, targeting 11,000 tourists yearly. President Muizzu and VP Latheef publish assets, while an audit reveals a 14.8‑15.9 billion Rufiya loss from the Binveriyaa land scheme. The Maldives AI Lab opens and a commercial bank receives a license. A dive in Vaavu At...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Good Morning Maldives – May 18, 2026. The episode covers decentralization: 676 elected councilors sworn in, including Malé Mayor Adam Azeem and Deputy Mayor Mikaail Mohamed Riaz. Atoll councils abolished; Local Government Authority offices open in each atoll, ensuring staff jobs. Three former presidents form a...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode of Good Morning Maldives, we honor the life and service of military diver Sergeant First Class Mohamed Mahudhee, who tragically passed during a search operation in Vaavu Atoll. We also provide updates on the ongoing international search for missing tourists. The political landscape is shifting a...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Good Morning Maldives for Saturday, May 16, 2026, covers the latest national updates. We discuss the ongoing search and rescue mission in Vaavu Atoll for missing divers and the historic political alliance formed between three former presidents. The episode also highlights government economic responses, includin...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode of Good Morning Maldives for May 15, 2026, we cover a tragic diving incident in Vaavu Atoll involving five Italian tourists. We also discuss political developments, including the People’s Majlis session extension, a resolution to remove the Deputy Speaker, and new ambassadorial nominations. Addi...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode, Maya and Zayan cover major political shifts as the People’s National Congress moves to remove Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim. They also discuss new ambassadorial nominations and the launch of the SME 360 campaign in Addu City to support local businesses. Public safety takes center stage with update...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In today’s episode, we cover significant national developments, including a surge in demand for the government’s Housing for All project and proposed reforms to the Decentralization Law. We examine economic pressures, the Addu Business Dialogue, and controversial political appointments. The show also addresses...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode, Maya and Zayan discuss the Maldives’ recent economic milestones, including significant debt repayments and government efforts to support the struggling tourism sector. The hosts also cover pressing legal developments regarding press freedom and new cybersecurity legislation, alongside positive...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode, we cover the onset of the Hulhangu monsoon and its impact on the southern atolls. We discuss the tourism sector’s significant financial losses, updates on the MMPRC corruption investigation, and new economic dialogues in Addu City. The episode also highlights major housing projects, advancement...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8This episode covers significant economic developments, including the expansion of the Sea to Air cargo service and concerns regarding national financial reserves and debt repayment. We address recent diplomatic tensions, domestic policy updates on expatriate identification, and new housing projects for national...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode of Good Morning Maldives, Zayan and Maya discuss urgent weather alerts in the southern atolls and key economic updates, including the Bank of Maldives’ recent international roadshow. They cover President Muizzu’s productive state visit to Sri Lanka, new government initiatives for Thalassemia car...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In today's episode, Maya and Zayan cover critical economic updates, including new Bank of Maldives currency measures and the success of the national bunkering service. The team discusses significant government initiatives, from upcoming Addu City business forums to infrastructure improvements in taxi and ho...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode of Good Morning Maldives, Maya and Zayan discuss the nation’s economic surplus, driven by tourism revenue, and address local business challenges amid global supply chain shifts. The hosts provide updates on the Bank of Maldives' international expansion, legislative debates regarding the Righ...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode of Good Morning Maldives, Zayan and Maya cover the latest national developments on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. The discussion highlights an Orange Alert for severe weather, President Muizzu’s diplomatic mission to Sri Lanka, and significant economic updates regarding real estate. The hosts also addr...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode of Good Morning Maldives, Zayan and Maya discuss President Muizzu’s productive state visit to Sri Lanka, highlighting new agreements across multiple sectors. Locally, political tensions rise within the Maldivian Democratic Party ahead of chairperson elections, while the Elections Commission warn...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode of Good Morning Maldives, Maya and Zayan cover significant updates across the nation. The Bank of Maldives has implemented strict new limits on foreign currency and e-commerce transactions to address liquidity issues, while the government undergoes restructuring with the dissolution of the Minis...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8On this episode of Good Morning Maldives, hosts Zayan and Maya cover the latest national updates for May 2, 2026. The discussion highlights the political discourse surrounding International Workers’ Day, including employment figures and union concerns. The hosts explore internal opposition party tensions and si...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode of Good Morning Maldives, Maya and Zayan discuss key updates from across the islands. Topics include a rise in airport passenger traffic, significant reductions in jet fuel prices, and oil supply diversification. The hosts also cover recent political appointments, Cabinet approvals, and concerns...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode, Maya and Zayan discuss the heated national debate surrounding press freedom following the police raid on the Adhadhu news outlet and the subsequent investigation into a controversial documentary. They also cover rising political tensions, the arrest of a suspect involved in an attack on the Mal...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode, we cover significant updates from across the Maldives. The government is addressing high electricity bills and management changes at Fenaka Corporation, alongside new diplomatic appointments and initiatives to manage national debt. We explore major social developments, including plans for a men...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode, we cover significant political updates, including new ambassador appointments and a high-profile Supreme Court case regarding parliamentary seats. We examine recent infrastructure developments in Malé and the outer atolls, along with a major surge in sea-based tourism. The episode also addresse...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode of Good Morning Maldives, Zayan and Maya discuss urgent health concerns following tragic dengue-related deaths and the mismanagement of medical supplies. The hosts also explore national financial stability, covering India’s new currency swap and a rise in government revenue driven by tourism. Th...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode of Good Morning Maldives, hosts Maya and Zayan cover significant legal and political developments, including a landmark life sentence for a missing-person murder case and ongoing appeals in other high-profile trials. The discussion touches on the upcoming Maldivian Democratic Party chairperson e...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode, we commemorate the 134th anniversary of the Maldivian Armed Forces and dive into pressing political debates regarding constitutional reforms and opposition party leadership. We also cover significant updates in the banking sector, including new loan age limits, and discuss new fuel subsidies fo...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode of Good Morning Maldives, Zayan and Maya discuss significant government reforms, including President Muizzu’s push for merit-based appointments and workforce reductions in state-owned enterprises. The hosts cover economic challenges, such as decreased foreign currency inflows, and provide update...