Good Morning Maldives: Monday, 16 February 2026

Good Morning Maldives brings you the news for Monday, February 16, 2026. This week celebrated Maldivian talent at the Sports Awards, honoring legends like Moosa Manik and raising questions about a controversial young athlete award. The Bank of Maldives also received recognition for its sports support, while Dharavandhoo unveiled memorial benches for its poets, preserving cultural heritage. A significant portion of the news focuses on Sheikh Mohamed Ibrahim of Naifaru, who is hospitalized and has inspired a massive fundraising effort. Economically, the Maldives saw a revenue increase but fell short of projections, prompting discussions about tax sustainability despite record tourism numbers. Finally, the Maldives National University partnered with the Anti-Corruption Commission to boost integrity, the central bank released new currency notes, and the Elections Commission urged voter re-registration ahead of upcoming local council elections.