Good Morning Maldives: Friday, 26 December 2025

Friday's news update highlights reflections on National Unity Day, with President Muizzu emphasizing solidarity and sustainable development following the 2004 tsunami. Political discussions revolve around potential reforms and concerns about the economy, particularly regarding large development projects like Hu-lhu-malé. Environmental concerns surround the Rasmalé reclamation project. The government has adjusted financial aid procedures for media and increased support for single-parent families. Economic initiatives include concessions for SMEs and income from bunkering services. Socially, events celebrated island friendships, while reports address student loan issues and Ministry of Higher Education changes to PhD recognition. Legal news includes arrests, a bribery conviction, and drug seizures. In sports, the Maldives volleyball team competed in the Central Asian Championship, and new financial products support small businesses and tourism.