Good Morning Maldives: Friday, 19 June 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Episode covers Maldives politics: opposition leader Mohamed Nasheed says “Job Burden” protests are peaceful; ruling party MP Abdul Raheem reaffirms loyalty to President Muizzu amid rising debt. Economic news includes Bank of Maldives easing foreign e‑commerce limits and PayPal integration, boosting the economy.Local stories highlight new Vilimale’ taxi service, water‑sewerage upgrades, STELCO taking over Hulhumale’ power, police crackdown on illegal parking and immigration raids, legal updates on romance scam and gag‑order appeal, Vice President Latheef urging climate finance at Berlin, tribute to a fallen defence sergeant, and launch of Bank of Maldives Raajje Junior Netball Championship.