Good Morning Maldives: Your Wednesday, 13th August 2025 Update

Good Morning Maldives: On today's episode, we break down President Muizzu's latest island-hopping tour, including big promises for water projects and staff accommodation in Baa Atoll. We'll also delve into the highly controversial rebranding of the Environmental Protection Agency, a move that has environmentalists and the opposition concerned about potential conflicts of interest and a rollback of environmental oversight.In the world of politics, the opposition is commemorating the 21st anniversary of the "Black Friday" protests, while also disrupting parliamentary proceedings to challenge the latest amendments to the Decentralisation Act. We'll also touch on economic news, with an update on the Thulhaadhoo Airport project and ongoing accusations of the government failing to pay contractors.Finally, we'll cover other key stories, including a major shift in the education calendar, ongoing health alerts about rising dengue and diarrheal cases, Crossroads Maldives' recognition for sustainability, and Maziya's recent defeat in the AFC Challenge League.