Good Morning Maldives: Monday, 06 July 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8the People's National Congress fields 2,500 candidates for internal elections, while former presidents Nasheed, Solih, and Yameen maintain a shaky alliance. A parliamentary vote to strip ex‑presidents' security at rallies sparks safety debates, and a council seat removal over a party switch triggers legal challenge.Other stories: Bank of Maldives reports heavy forex sales, fisheries disbursements, commercial rules for Hulhumalé plots, elevator upgrades, road projects, measles outbreak urging vaccination, counterfeit cancer drug alert, renaming of cardiac centre, heritage dispute over Friday Mosque minaret, Sri Lankan murder suspect deportation, Malé fire, Australian playground equipment offer, and youth football and basketball results.