Good Morning Maldives: Sunday, 21 June 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Good Morning Maldives: This week we celebrate the one‑millionth tourist arrival and hear Tourism Minister Mohamed Ameen discuss challenges from global travel disruptions. The World Bank forecasts near‑zero growth due to tourism volatility and FX shortages, while the government advances Fenaka’s rightsizing and a new Sovereign Development Fund deposit. We cover plans to expand cold‑storage for fishermen, new housing schemes, a defence training‑center expansion, a family‑mediation program, and a tribute to late scholar Sheikh Ismail Mohamed. Sports highlights include Yaseen Ahmed Nashid’s surfing win and Dhidhoo Sports Club’s historic promotion to the Dhivehi Premier League.