Good Morning Maldives: Sunday, 26 July 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Independence Day special: hosts Maya and Zayan recap the 61st anniversary celebrations, flag‑raising ceremony, cultural performances, and fireworks. They discuss the historic 1887–1965 path to sovereignty, President Muizzu’s national address, and diplomatic visits from Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh.Economic highlights include the Sovereign Development Fund hitting $1.2 b, a 190% rise in debt repayment, and a $175 M sustainable township in Thaa Atoll. The episode also covers controversial state‑owned enterprise rightsizing, new anti‑bullying legislation, infrastructure upgrades, health service gaps, police scam alerts, and weekend sports results.