Good Morning Maldives: Tuesday, 16 June 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Good Morning Maldives reviews key political shifts: President nominates Mohamed Shakeel to the Elections Commission, Hassan Zareer as Finance Minister and appoints new ambassadors to UAE and Qatar. Opposition MDP prepares protests while the ruling party sets internal elections; a new MDP MP joins Parliament after a by‑election. PayPal launches in the Maldives, May imports reach 5.5 bn Rufiya, and subsidies double amid rising oil costs.Health alerts note dengue and chickenpox spikes, a Housing for All deadline looms, elder‑care grants are announced, and a blood‑donation drive is set. An Australian‑gifted coast‑guard vessel and the film Gilan round out the episode.