Good Morning Maldives: Thursday, 26 February 2026

Good Morning Maldives brings you Thursday's top stories. Diplomatic tensions rise as Nigel Farage supports the Maldives' claim to the Chagos Archipelago, a position echoed by President Muizzu. Domestically, a concerning rise in road accidents involving teenagers has prompted public outcry. The State Trading Organization is working to stabilize food prices ahead of Ramadan, while the Housing Development Corporation faces a legal challenge regarding rent reductions. In positive news, Dhiraagu earned an award for its nationwide broadband coverage. Odi Sports Club made a historic victory in the President’s Cup. The trial of former Immigration Controller Mohamed Sham’aan Waheed continues, with differing testimonies on the source of alleged funds. Finally, haze from regional fires is expected to affect the country in the coming days.