Good Morning Maldives: Friday, 21 November 2025

Friday, November 21st, 2025, in the Maldives sees a transition towards the dry season with scattered clouds and humid temperatures. Domestically, a significant constitutional issue surrounds judicial independence, with investigations into high court judges following the suspension of Supreme Court justices. The opposition MDP claims this is an attempt to exert political control over the courts.Governance also includes scrutiny of parliamentary procedures, with a bill proposing changes to atoll councils under review. Transparency initiatives are underway, including the publication of land and property leases in Malé. Economically, the Maldives appointed a new CEO to its financial services authority, and the Bank of Maldives received an award for financial inclusion.Socially, a new Youth Hub opened in Malé, and the government is employing people with disabilities in ports. Government-funded IVF treatment is now accessible through the OneGov portal. Internationally, the Maldives participated in the UN climate change conference and a security conclave in India. The nation also received a large donation of the Quran, and national sports champions were crowned.