Good Morning Maldives: Wednesday, 29 July 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Good Morning Maldives covers a tide warning, IMF warnings that the Maldives will be the eighth‑most indebted nation, and 14.5 billion Rufiya in uncollected taxes. Parliament debates a 2.4 billion Rufiya council grant drawn from the Pension Fund, prompting resignations and opposition criticism. An investigation into Fenaka Corp alleged corruption and staff cuts follows, while a VEMCO waste fire sparks a transport dispute, measles cases rise to 186, and new medicine regulations loom. Australian‑gifted naval vessel strengthens defence, Hulhumalé holds an independence parade and fireworks, and Maldivian athletes excel at the Commonwealth Games with a personal best and upcoming badminton competition.