Good Morning Maldives: Thursday, 21 May 2026

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.

Good Morning Maldives: Sunday, 07 June 2026

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 upgrade, the upcoming re‑election in Dhaalu Meedhoo, and a road closure on Boduthakurufaanu Magu. Other topics include a fuel station in Vilimalé, State Pharmaceuticals taking over 193 pharmacies with live‑tracking, health alerts for returning Hajj pilgrims and a measles outbreak, a police investigation into a veteran officer, and tributes to former Commissioner Ibrahim Rashad.