Good Morning Maldives: Saturday, 25 July 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Morning Maldives covers the opening of the widened Boduthakurufaanu Magu road, a project with 3,100 trees planted. Drone footage of the Green Zone sparks security concerns. A political dispute emerges over alleged layoffs in state firms and the transfer of Savaheli island to the Tourism ministry. Economic highlights include a 200% rise in grant revenue, China surpassing 200k tourists, and an air transport deal with Ethiopia. Customs seized over 3 kg of synthetic cathinone; the Supreme Court reinstated a blackmail case. The episode previews the 61st Independence Day celebrations, plans for 25 indoor‑sports complexes, and record‑breaking swimmers at the Commonwealth Games.