Good Morning Maldives: Friday, 05 June 2026

Good Morning Maldives: Friday, 12 June 2026

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 Controller Sham’aan Waheed was independent, citing bribery evidence and his refusal to unlock his phone. The Maldivian Democratic Party holds its chairperson election today between former President Mohamed Nasheed and Mikaail Ahmed Naseem, voting until 8:30 PM. Revenue fell 17 % on tourism taxes; tax commissioner applications are open. Raajje Transport Link hit 1.6 million passengers, expanding to Meemu.

Good Morning Maldives: Thursday, 11 June 2026

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 Kooddoo workers for welcoming Nasheed sparks job‑security debate. The Supreme Court will rule on the Veyvashu Island council case and a former immigration chief was sentenced to 25 years for corruption.Economic news: revenue down from fewer tourists, an Islamic finance conference and stricter food‑labelling rules. Highlights include Grand Mosque groundbreaking, a reopened road and youth watch parties for the World Cup.

Good Morning Maldives: Wednesday, 10 June 2026

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 MVR/kg; Maldives Ports launches Addu Regional Free Zone.Justice & Society: Immigration chief gets 25 years for theft, abuse; High Court freezes assets; house closed under narcotics law; officer suspended for abuse; measles cases rise to 15 vaccination; pilgrims return; mosque land allotted.Sports: Dhidhoo win 1‑0; Huraa draw 1‑1; TC Sports and Bisburu end 1‑1.

Good Morning Maldives: Tuesday, 09 June 2026

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 up 21% in Russian visitors, now second source after China. Seaweed aquaculture highlighted on World Oceans Day. Parliament tackles unpaid pension contributions by Waste Management Corp. High Court orders reinvestigation of alleged sexual abuse case; Addu News executives deny defamation. Maldives draws Bangladesh in football; Kaafu Huraa wins Central League. 352 cadets join National Service.

Good Morning Maldives: Monday, 08 June 2026

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, and MIFCO raises fish purchase prices. Other news includes an audit revealing missing funds at the former Broadcasting Commission, a pension scandal at VEMCO, new infrastructure projects across several islands, a new Calm Room at Velana Airport, and the tragic loss of fisherman Ishaq Rasheed. Sports highlights feature a football draw and upcoming Dhivehi Premier League playoffs.