Good Morning Maldives: Monday, 20 July 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In today’s episode we cover the opposition’s resolution to suspend the new Pal Residence visa scheme and the debate over its impact on national security and sovereignty. We review May’s transport inflation surge, shifting import sources, and the historic appointment of the first female Commissioner General of Taxation, alongside record Zakat collections and new Bank of Maldives education loans.We also discuss port upgrades, stalled road works in Kulhudhuffushi, police emergency response statistics, ongoing court cases, health advisories for Umrah returnees, and a round‑up of local sports achievements.