Good Morning Maldives: Thursday, 18 June 2026

Good Morning Maldives: Thursday, 18 June 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode we cover parliament's return of the Human Organ Transplantation Bill for further review, concerns over organ donation from prisoners and Sharia compliance, the ruling party blocking a councilor salary increase, IMF's optimistic growth outlook, and tourism reaching one million arrivals.We also discuss a standoff between the Housing Ministry and Malé City Council over the fish market land, progress on Nilandhoo Airport and the new Gan Mosque, a new central prison, customs seizure of illegal vapes, a kitchen fire and crane accident, new nucleic‑acid blood testing, and TC Sports Club's 3‑0 league win.

Good Morning Maldives: Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Good Morning Maldives episode covers President Muizzu’s call for unity on the Hijri New Year and the opposition’s plans for protests over stalled island projects. The show debates the government’s debt repayment and fiscal deficit, highlights a new PayPal remittance service, a Dhiraagu pizza promotion, and new scholarships.It also updates on record housing applications, an anti‑corruption probe into school officials, customs vape seizures, a drug‑related cafe closure in Addu, a measles outbreak, a blood donor registry, a new mosque inauguration, and Dhidhoo’s victory in the Northern Regional League.

Good Morning Maldives: Tuesday, 16 June 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Good Morning Maldives reviews key political shifts: President nominates Mohamed Shakeel to the Elections Commission, Hassan Zareer as Finance Minister and appoints new ambassadors to UAE and Qatar. Opposition MDP prepares protests while the ruling party sets internal elections; a new MDP MP joins Parliament after a by‑election. PayPal launches in the Maldives, May imports reach 5.5 bn Rufiya, and subsidies double amid rising oil costs.Health alerts note dengue and chickenpox spikes, a Housing for All deadline looms, elder‑care grants are announced, and a blood‑donation drive is set. An Australian‑gifted coast‑guard vessel and the film Gilan round out the episode.

Good Morning Maldives: Monday, 15 June 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Former President Mohamed Nasheed wins the MDP chair with 69% of votes. The ruling party celebrates Meedhoo council President Suha Ibrahim’s narrow re‑election, while President Muizzu touts debt reduction and a Maldivians First policy. Zahiyya hearing obstruction. Banking data: 51.7 bn rufiyaa in loans, tourism and construction dominate, departure‑tax revenue up 21%, customs clearance 2 days for air cargo. Housing deadline tonight, caregiver rules eased. World Blood Donor Day stresses blood for thalassemia patients; environment ministry reports 1.6 million trees planted, aims another million by year‑end; reef‑fishing competition set for World Oceans Day.

Good Morning Maldives: Sunday, 14 June 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Good Morning Maldives – June 14 2026. This episode covers the ruling PNC’s win in the Dhaalu Meedhoo council by‑election, former President Mohamed Nasheed’s election as MDP chair and warning to the government, a Right‑to‑Information update, and a civil‑service conference on the 35,000‑strong workforce and 15 bn rufiya budget. Green Tax collections rise 10 % despite a May dip, the Pension Office reopens its CEO post with new loan and medical provisions, and progress on Nilandhoo’s sewerage system is reported. Other stories include flood response, police death, whale‑shark protection, a TikTok scam alert, easier caregiver housing, and TC Sports Club’s 3‑0 win.