Good Morning Maldives!

Episodes

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  Good Morning Maldives: Wednesday, 16 September 2026 16.09.2026 7m

  Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode, hosts Maya and Zayan discuss ongoing recovery efforts in the southern atolls following recent heavy rainfall. The update covers President Mohamed Muizzu's diplomatic talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, new central bank foreign exchange and repatriation regulations, and recent law enforcement operations. The episode also highlights the governing party congress, opposition primary announcements, new appointments to ease urban traffic congestion, public health updates, and notable achievements by Maldivian athletes on the international sports stage.
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  Good Morning Maldives: Tuesday, 15 September 2026 15.09.2026 9m

  Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Good Morning Maldives covers essential updates, including severe weather alerts and ongoing recovery efforts following heavy rains and flooding. The broadcast highlights major diplomatic developments, such as the official visit of the Malaysian Prime Minister, alongside recent government administrative reshuffles and political party congress preparations. Economic updates focus on foreign exchange regulations, declining black market dollar rates, rising business zakat collections, and strict new banking rules for foreign workers. Finally, the episode touches upon infrastructure maintenance, public health advisories regarding respiratory infections, and local sports finals.
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  Good Morning Maldives: Monday, 14 September 2026 14.09.2026 8m

  Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Welcome to Good Morning Maldives. Today’s episode covers severe southwest monsoon conditions causing flooding in Addu City and hazardous sea travel across the atolls. We discuss recent developments surrounding the Sinamal Bridge, new domestic flight links to Dhaalu Atoll, and an urgent police warning regarding TikTok rental scams. The nation marks nine hundred years since embracing Islam with the foundation of a new grand mosque, alongside major banking policy updates and corporate restructuring of state enterprises. Finally, we review the latest local football league results.
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  Good Morning Maldives: Sunday, 13 September 2026 13.09.2026 7m

  Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Welcome to Good Morning Maldives. In this episode, Maya and Zayan cover nationwide weather alerts, widespread flooding in Addu City, and the Bank of Maldives' new spending limits on international cards. The hosts discuss tourism lease updates, investigations following a tanker collision with the Sinamalé Bridge, and the nation marking nine hundred Hijri years since embracing Islam. Finally, the update highlights a critical shortage of infant formula, a surge in acute gastrointestinal cases, national education updates, and the latest results from the Dhivehi Premier League.
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  Good Morning Maldives: Saturday, 12 September 2026 12.09.2026 6m

  Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8This week we cover severe flooding in Addu City that damaged homes and rescued nine people after vessels struck the Sinamalé Bridge, prompting plans for tugboats. August tax revenue rose 14% to 2.42 billion Rufiyaa, and the government will shift high‑earners to a co‑pay system for the Aasandha health scheme. Maldivian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim visits the Maldives on 14‑15 September, while new visa‑free travel for Canada, Ghana and Belarus and removal of cross‑border ATM fees ease travel. In sports, Victory opened the Dhivehi Premier League with a 5‑1 win and FIFA banned former FA president Bassam Jaleel for misappropriation.
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  Good Morning Maldives: Friday, 11 September 2026 11.09.2026 7m

  Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Good Morning Maldives — Episode: Policy overhaul on idle tourism leases, fiscal revenue climbs 6.2% with tax surge, Maldives Inland Revenue recovers millions. Housing disputes move to the President’s civil‑rights office, new loan‑equity help announced.Elections Commission warns parties on conduct; opposition congress rescheduled to October. President Muizzu honors engineers, celebrates first female tour‑guide licence. Criminal Court hands down historic drug‑den sentencing; 25‑year term for trafficking. Sports: Maziya open with win; Musa Munseef and Mariyam Ishal named flag bearers for Asian Games.
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  Good Morning Maldives: Thursday, 10 September 2026 10.09.2026 6m

  Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8The Ministry defended the $250 million Malé port move to Thilafushi, asserting state ownership under Maldives First. Maldives backed European and Canadian measures against illegal settlements in Palestine, while the UK said Chagos sovereignty talks remain Britain‑Mauritius. Regulators are probing illegal forex trading and the Housing Ministry has sent a Hulhumalé plot sale to the Anti‑Corruption Commission. Transport plans include a real‑time traffic centre, multi‑storey parking, and a 20‑year age limit for vessels and vehicles with a three‑year grace period.Thalassemia and single‑parent aid expanded; a water reservoir opened; Musa Munisif and Mariyam Ishal lead Maldives at the Asian Games.
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  Good Morning Maldives: Wednesday, 09 September 2026 09.09.2026 7m

  Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Good Morning Maldives! Maya and Zayan open with diplomatic news: President Muizzu’s letter to the UK on Chagos sovereignty and Maldives’ condemnation of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. They also discuss the opposition’s plans, former President Nasheed’s decision not to run in 2028, and a dispute over a former school plot. Economic updates cover the state reacquisition of Male Water and Sewerage shares and reforms merging Fenaka and MTCC. Health officials report 12 new measles cases, while sports highlights feature Club Vemco’s volleyball win and Aida Abdul Hakim’s historic refereeing.
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  Good Morning Maldives: Tuesday, 08 September 2026 08.09.2026 6m

  Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8President Muizzu unveiled reforms: Aasandha health insurance will shift to co‑pay for high earners, saving 287 M rufiya. The government plans to merge utilities, acquire majority stakes in Dhiraagu and retake ownership of Malé water, prompting debate.Legislation aims to open ten resorts, making every citizen a shareholder with dividends by 2030. A $1.5 bn trade‑finance deal and a housing equity scheme were announced, while police warned of rental scams and re‑employment law permits contracts up to 75.In sports, Club VEMCO defended the volleyball cup and Aida Abdul Khakeem became the first Maldivian female referee at an international event.
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  Good Morning Maldives: Monday, 07 September 2026 07.09.2026 7m

  Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Today's Good Morning Maldives covers a $1.5 billion five‑year trade finance deal with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation, the dismissal of 205 political appointees and restructuring at state‑owned Fenaka, and the appointment of a new Information Commissioner. The episode also reviews updated foreign‑exchange remittance rules, a police investigation into alleged goods routing through Velana Airport, record personal‑loan debt of 9.2 bn Rufiya, and new disaster‑response and pharmacy‑tracking initiatives. In sports, the national youth football team advances in AFC qualifiers and Club MTCC reaches the volleyball cup final.
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  Good Morning Maldives: Sunday, 06 September 2026 06.09.2026 6m

  Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Today’s episode covers the Ministry of Finance’s 645 million rufiyaa Treasury Bill issuance, the dismissal of 205 political appointees, and debates over strengthening the Maldivian rufiya in domestic transactions. We hear from the Local Government Authority on proposed Decentralization Act amendments, report on a cancelled press briefing after a reporter’s protest, and celebrate Police Service Day’s 22‑year anniversary. Also discussed: joint immigration‑police raids vetting 426 foreign nationals, a missing woman found safe, a new housing safety CSR program, a new cargo port project, the Five Million Tree Programme exceeding 1.8 million trees, and upcoming football friendlies and Asian Games training.
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  Good Morning Maldives: Saturday, 05 September 2026 05.09.2026 6m

  Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8This week on Good Morning Maldives we explore a heated dispute over the Local Government Authority’s recruitment directive, the State Electric Company’s billing crisis and staff suspension, and the latest fiscal figures showing a 1.13 billion MVR budget deficit. Other highlights include new fisheries aid, Maldives’ humanitarian donation to Nepal, diplomatic appointments, progress on the Thilamalé Bridge, a new health cold‑chain facility, traffic‑safety measures, anti‑narcotics raids, and the Volleyball Association Cup semifinalists.
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  Good Morning Maldives: Friday, 04 September 2026 04.09.2026 6m

  Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Good Morning Maldives – September 4, 2026: Maya and Zayan discuss fiscal measures requiring tourist resorts to remit 40% of foreign earnings, prompting debate over currency stabilization. Opposition warns of liquidity risks while parliamentary supporters defend reforms. The new harbors and lagoons leasing law passes, Thailand visa‑free travel expands, a Central Cold Chain Facility breaks ground, 2,000 health workers will be hired, and safety checks target high‑rise balconies. Police report fraud losses, an arrest in a southern abuse case, and major drug seizures. Sports highlights include a 4‑0 football win and Club VEMCO’s volleyball semi‑final berth.
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  Good Morning Maldives: Thursday, 03 September 2026 03.09.2026 7m

  Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In Good Morning Maldives we report on economic enforcement: police task force tackles illegal forex and money‑laundering, prosecutors will charge those lending bank accounts, and resorts must remit 40 % of dollar earnings through local banks, while new GST rules affect only foreign operators without a permanent establishment. Parliament’s recess follows bills; local councils face hiring limits and reduced transport‑fund revenue. Road‑safety reforms tighten penalties and call for safety railings in high‑rise areas. Infrastructure news includes a 100‑bed hospital in Vilimalé, harbor upgrades, a ring‑road in Kolhufushi, plant‑nursery expansion, and Waqf centers. The Football Association opens the Atoll Championship in October.
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  Good Morning Maldives: Wednesday, 02 September 2026 02.09.2026 7m

  Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Today’s Good Morning Maldives covers major political moves: President Muizzu ratified the 19th amendment to the Decentralization Act, prompting MDP opposition, a vice chairperson appointment, and condemnation of the youth wing vice president’s arrest. The Prosecutor General charged the mayor of Gaaf Dhaal Thinadhoo with falsifying population records.Economic headlines include a police raid on an unlicensed forex firm, a 2.1% tourism arrival rise, and fisheries fuel‑subsidy registration with a cold‑storage facility nearing completion. Infrastructure plans target housing in Gulhifalhu and coastal protection in multiple atolls. Sports highlights feature a U‑20 football victory and Maldivian surfers qualifying for the Asian Games.
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  Good Morning Maldives: Tuesday, 01 September 2026 01.09.2026 6m

  Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In today's Good Morning Maldives, President Muizzu ratifies sweeping economic reforms, including a 40% foreign currency conversion for resorts and a new tax on offshore bookings, aiming to boost national reserves. A joint police‑immigration task force arrests six foreign nationals for illegal currency trading, underscoring the crackdown on black‑market activity.The Cabinet moves to draft a seabed minerals framework, while a new transport law establishes a Greater Malé mobility office. Police target reckless riders and address road safety concerns. Japan commits scholarships for civil‑servant training, and the U‑20 football team opens AFC qualifiers with a win over Brunei.
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  Good Morning Maldives: Monday, 31 August 2026 31.08.2026 7m

  Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Opening with the Ministry of Finance report: state revenue rose 10%, driven by tourism and higher social spending. New insurance rules set a 50‑million Rufiyaa capital requirement. The ruling party opens nominations for 49 leadership posts, and parliamentary diplomacy and community concerns over utility cuts are noted.Infrastructure highlights the eighth anniversary of Sinamal Bridge, engineering lab and scholarships, progress on Thilamal Bridge, mosque and emergency centre. Law enforcement covers serious road collision, DUI hijacking and motorcyclist stunt. Legal updates include online fraud sentence and gas‑leak death, while sports feature chess, table tennis and open‑water swimming achievements.
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  Good Morning Maldives: Sunday, 30 August 2026 30.08.2026 7m

  Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Episode 452 – Sunday, Aug 30, 2026. The briefing recaps a packed news cycle: Vice President defends tourism foreign‑exchange rules requiring 40% conversion to Rufiyaa, with opposition warning of job cuts. Fisheries raises skipjack tuna price; FENAKA announces procurement reforms. Infrastructure highlights the eighth anniversary of the Sinamalé Bridge, a 70 MW power plant in Hulhumalé, and three departments now open at Hulhumalé Hospital.Lawmakers approved decentralization changes and a criminal‑proceeds bill. Regional news covers a Nepal relief fund and reaffirmation of Maldives’ support for Palestinian statehood. Sports: Kora Kora won the resort volleyball title; Team New Zealand topped the fishing tournament.
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  Good Morning Maldives: Saturday, 29 August 2026 29.08.2026 7m

  Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Good Morning Maldives reviews today’s headlines: the 40% foreign‑currency repatriation debate, with former President Yameen warning of resort strain and MP Ibrahim Falah calling it essential. Central Bank figures show a 6% tourism‑tax revenue rise and $686.8 M reserves; housing‑assistance plan offers up to 200 k Rufiya for construction. Parliamentarians flagged rushed legislation, the Foreign Minister condemned Israeli occupation at an OIC meeting, and President Muizzu mourned Norway’s King Harald. Also covered: passport extensions, port‑development bids, infrastructure upgrades, bank branch, corporate auditorium, prison term for illegal content, dengue warnings, and updates on the under‑20 football squad and the Uridhoo fishing race.
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  Good Morning Maldives: Friday, 28 August 2026 28.08.2026 6m

  Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8President Muizzu presented a sweeping anti‑corruption bill to recover illicit state assets, prompting debate on parliamentary procedure and cost‑of‑living concerns. Opposition MPs highlighted lack of consultation on fiscal measures, while the MDP undergoes leadership changes after resignations of its president and vice president. The episode also covers a major youth entrepreneurship loan program, a customs‑bank MOU to verify import payments, tourism industry warnings on new tax registration, a fatal gas leak in Malé, progress on Male’s road upgrade, the launch of a marine ranger vessel, and updates on the Health Cup and ITF junior tennis.