Good Morning Maldives: Monday, 15 June 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Former President Mohamed Nasheed wins the MDP chair with 69% of votes. The ruling party celebrates Meedhoo council President Suha Ibrahim’s narrow re‑election, while President Muizzu touts debt reduction and a Maldivians First policy. Zahiyya hearing obstruction. Banking data: 51.7 bn rufiyaa in loans, tourism and construction dominate, departure‑tax revenue up 21%, customs clearance 2 days for air cargo. Housing deadline tonight, caregiver rules eased. World Blood Donor Day stresses blood for thalassemia patients; environment ministry reports 1.6 million trees planted, aims another million by year‑end; reef‑fishing competition set for World Oceans Day.