Good Morning Maldives: Friday, 12 June 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Police Sergeant Ahmed Asif died during a counter‑narcotics operation; divers recovered his body and he was posthumously promoted. The Supreme Court reversed rulings on Vaavu and Veyvashu council elections, protecting ballots with minor printing errors. Police clarified the investigation of former Immigration Controller Sham’aan Waheed was independent, citing bribery evidence and his refusal to unlock his phone. The Maldivian Democratic Party holds its chairperson election today between former President Mohamed Nasheed and Mikaail Ahmed Naseem, voting until 8:30 PM. Revenue fell 17 % on tourism taxes; tax commissioner applications are open. Raajje Transport Link hit 1.6 million passengers, expanding to Meemu.