Good Morning Maldives: Monday, 13 July 2026

Good Morning Maldives: Monday, 13 July 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Today’s program covers a striking demographic shift: one in three Maldives residents is foreign, with 47 % of the male population non‑citizen. Immigration’s Thilafushi raid detained 32 illegal workers, while Bangladesh and Maldives finalize prisoner repatriation. Bank of Maldives sold a record $1.7 billion in foreign exchange, and goods zakat revenue doubled. Infrastructure news includes the new Greater Malé Transport office, near‑completion of Boduthakurufaanu Magu road, and first direct Umrah flights from Addu. Political debates on e‑voting, low turnout in Maavashu internal elections, and Addu MP accusations were also discussed. Sports saw “The City” win 7‑1 in the Baffa Soccer Cup.

Good Morning Maldives: Sunday, 12 July 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Welcome to this Sunday’s Maldives Morning Update. The episode reviews the ruling party’s internal elections with an 85 % turnout, opposition claims about spending, and a new medium‑term budget plan. Financial updates note higher salary costs and increased airport fees, while health officials launch expanded cervical‑cancer screening and a hybrid 2030 census. Infrastructure news covers progress on a new school and upgraded harbour services, alongside stalled projects and fishermen’s fuel shortages. Crime reports note dismissal of the Deputy Fisheries Minister over fraud and police investigations into a launch collision and theft in Malé. Maziya Sports & Recreation announces departures.

Good Morning Maldives: Saturday, 11 July 2026

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 death penalty, former Vice President Faisal Naseem eyes a 2028 presidential run, and a newspaper challenged a briefing ban. Malé’s council unveiled a 1.5 bn development plan, Vilimale’s green status raised concerns, road repairs started on three streets, a launch collision injured five, health screenings, scholarship deadline extension, Kethari’s 3‑1 soccer win rounded out episode.

Good Morning Maldives: Friday, 10 July 2026

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.We discuss the cardiac clinic at Addu Equatorial Hospital, ADB advice on subsidy reforms, leadership changes at the water utility, opposition party reforms, press freedom concerns for Adhadhu, a respect campaign, a book on mathematical thinking, progress on Hulhumalé road works, delayed police station and tree‑compensation issues, and a preview of Baffa Soccer Cup debut.

Good Morning Maldives: Wednesday, 08 July 2026

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‑management bill aims to ban waste imports and remove plastic‑bag fees, while the government struggles with soaring subsidies, a deputy minister dismissed for alleged fraud, and a rise in measles cases. ENCOURAGING NEWS: Scam reports drop, the Primary Health Care Program launches in Laamu Atoll, and the Cool School air‑conditioning project advances.