Good Morning Maldives: Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Good Morning Maldives covers a white alert, a boat rescue near Dhiifushi and ongoing search for three missing crew. Economic news spotlights the black‑market dollar surge, a 51% weekly dollar boost for banks, new 20% resort‑income conversion and a national payment switch to retain fees locally. Parliament debates a Decentralization Act amendment, speculation on the 2028 presidential race, Maldives’ joining a Saudi‑led maritime coalition, a firm death‑penalty policy, a massive anti‑drug crackdown, child‑rights clarification, health internship ties with Sri Lanka, a rise in measles cases, and Maziya’s AFC Challenge League qualifier today.