Good Morning Maldives: Saturday, 18 July 2026

Good Morning Maldives: Saturday, 18 July 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8President Muizzu said Malé’s road upgrade begins by year‑end, backed by a Chinese grant, with a second‑phase opening next week. The City Council and central government clash over traffic‑congestion duties, and the Ministry seeks a contractor for an ambulance‑transport complex in Addu.Affordable‑housing projects across 13 islands and 1,000 units in Hulhumalé Phase 3 launch under a 100 % Maldivian PPP. The fiscal report shows a deficit but a primary surplus, driven by subsidies and salary harmonisation.Other highlights: a shark‑research hub in Fuvahmulah, solar‑panel rollout in Hanimaadhoo, Fava‑UPI link launch with India, and Maziya’s under‑19 football championship win.

Good Morning Maldives: Friday, 17 July 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Today's Good Morning Maldives covers school holidays for 81,000 students, an extended deadline for higher‑education scholarships, and a dip in official foreign reserves despite a 23% rise in usable funds. Political critics raise concerns about Asandha health insurance and airport upkeep, while the government expands Asandha counters to eight islands, boosts civil service call‑center response to 99%, and begins layoffs at a state‑owned housing corporation. Also: housing in Hulhumalé, a tourism project for Addu Atoll, delivery of 17 ambulances, and a mobile app comparing grocery prices. Sports highlights include a stadium settlement and Atolls FC's final berth.

Good Morning Maldives: Wednesday, 15 July 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8President Muizzu returns from Qatar, reinforcing ties. Economic dispute: Economic Minister vs former Finance Minister over debt and black‑market dollar rate. Opposition seeks meeting with Maldives Monetary Authority. Fisheries: MIFCO subsidies cut, new tuna plant delayed, dried‑fish and ice plant opened.Human organ transplant bill repassed with tighter donor rules. Health: measles cases rise to 144, dengue death under investigation. Cybercrime jumps 105%, police probe drowning in Eidhafushi. Sports: STO Recreation Club and Club HDC advance to Club Maldives Cup semis; Maziya finish second in FAM Youth Championship.

Good Morning Maldives: Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8President Muizzu travels to Qatar to mourn former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, with flags at half‑mast. Parliament faces a delayed session, approves an ambassador nominee and debates claims of political dismissals. Legal and financial updates include a fine for the President’s Office over delayed RTI responses, rising council block grants, and a new allocation formula. Economic news highlights strong tourism revenue, record air cargo, a new free‑trade pact with India, and progress on water and harbour projects. Sports coverage rounds out the episode.

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.