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Good Morning Maldives: Monday, 06 July 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8the People's National Congress fields 2,500 candidates for internal elections, while former presidents Nasheed, Solih, and Yameen maintain a shaky alliance. A parliamentary vote to strip ex‑presidents' security at rallies sparks safety debates, and a council seat removal over a party switch triggers legal challenge.Other stories: Bank of Maldives reports heavy forex sales, fisheries disbursements, commercial rules for Hulhumalé plots, elevator upgrades, road projects, measles outbreak urging vaccination, counterfeit cancer drug alert, renaming of cardiac centre, heritage dispute over Friday Mosque minaret, Sri Lankan murder suspect deportation, Malé fire, Australian playground equipment offer, and youth football and basketball results.

Good Morning Maldives: Sunday, 05 July 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8President Muizzu congratulated United States on its 250th anniversary and said the Maldives will attend Iran’s funeral. MPs warned of government overreach into banks and rising costs; Haa Dhaal leaders opposed atoll council restructuring, citing service gaps. Kulhudhuffushi housing project remains stalled at Finance Ministry. Tourism tax revenue rose over 20 % and resort leases added $120 M. Banks plan to link Fava payment system with India’s UPI and civil servants can now work from home under conditions. Maldives senior cricket team won the Hua Hin Sixes for a third straight year, and Manfa Academy opened in Malé.

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.