Good Morning Maldives: Thursday, 21 May 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode, Maya and Zayan explore the historic UK suspension of the 20% import tariff on Maldivian fish, its boost to fishermen and the political row over credit. They cover Maldives Islamic Bank’s profit distribution, People’s Majlis rules for Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim’s removal debate, and former President Solih’s call for generational change in MDP leadership.The hosts also discuss a major cyber‑scam operation that recovered millions, Vaavu Atoll diving incident, WHO triple elimination of mother‑to‑child HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B, warnings on unregistered medicines, health service relocations, an environmental fine, and Bank of Maldives extending its surfing sponsorship.