Good Morning Maldives: Saturday, 04 July 2026

Good Morning Maldives: Saturday, 04 July 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Today’s episode discusses the political debate over STELCO’s profit and Fenaka’s staff size, former President Yameen’s warning of asset investigations, and the removal of a Vaavu council president over party switching. Economic news includes India’s fuel duty waiver, the Favaara instant payment system processing over 100 billion Rufiya, and a financial expo with merchant financing offers. Other stories cover a new Addu‑Jeddah flight, outdoor gyms on 71 islands, heritage renovations, Zakat House support for thalassemia patients, youth preacher training, math education reforms, police graduation, drug‑law enforcement updates, and Maldivian athletes’ medal wins at South Asian bodybuilding and youth football tournaments.

Good Morning Maldives: Friday, 03 July 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Friday’s Good Morning Maldives opens with the launch of the 2026 Maldives Financial Expo in Hulhumalé, showcasing digital and green finance awards and comments from the Finance Minister on improving debt sustainability. The episode also covers Stelco’s profit rebound despite hundreds of millions owed by government entities, new import tax relief from India, and increased tobacco duties for public health.Education concerns highlight low mathematics performance and 8,000 students missing school, while a fire in Hulhumalé required humanitarian aid. Sports updates include a youth football draw and a Maldives cricket victory at the Hua Hin Sixes Tournament in Thailand.

Good Morning Maldives: Thursday, 02 July 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Parliament cut tobacco import duties and removed nicotine‑product taxes, sparking health‑vs‑revenue debate. Maldives Inland Revenue Authority posted a strong Q1 recovery, and the State Electric Company logged a 30 % profit rise. Courts barred new evidence in former President Yameen’s case and sentenced a nurse’s murder to 25 years. Malé road upgrades, a Chinese‑funded National Museum renovation, and Emirates resuming Malé‑Colombo flights highlight development. Manta Air staff threaten a strike, a Chinese tourist was rescued from strong currents, and Green Streets’ head coach resigned after a tough season.

Good Morning Maldives: Wednesday, 01 July 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In today’s briefing: former President Yameen criticizes the MDP and its opposition role, while parliament approves Mohamed Shakeel as head of the Elections Commission and questions the Heritage Minister over Independence Day spending.The Malé Taxi Line reports over 6,900 rides in a week, and Maldivian airline adds flights for school holidays. Bank of Maldives launches a USD investment app, ports clear nearly 41,000 containers, and courts uphold a death sentence and convict two Bangladeshi nationals. Measles cases rise to 66, a new netball tournament crowns champions, and a cultural center takes shape in Thulaadhoo.

Good Morning Maldives: Tuesday, 30 June 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Good Morning Maldives covers the heated Majlis debate over a residency amendment, equal‑rights concerns and crime implications, plus President Muizzu’s denial of rumors about selling the Development Bank. The World Bank warns debt exceeds 129% of GDP. Also: PayPal launch via Ooredoo, upcoming India‑Maldives trade talks, housing delivery by mid‑2028, new road and harbor projects, a 17% flight boost, outpatient services at Hulhumalé Hospital, a measles vaccination drive, transparency from the Housing Development Corporation, diplomatic attendance at Iran’s funeral, police investigations into an MP attack and a death in Noonu Manadhoo, and chess and cricket triumphs.