Good Morning Maldives: Saturday, 12 September 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8This week we cover severe flooding in Addu City that damaged homes and rescued nine people after vessels struck the Sinamalé Bridge, prompting plans for tugboats. August tax revenue rose 14% to 2.42 billion Rufiyaa, and the government will shift high‑earners to a co‑pay system for the Aasandha health scheme. Maldivian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim visits the Maldives on 14‑15 September, while new visa‑free travel for Canada, Ghana and Belarus and removal of cross‑border ATM fees ease travel. In sports, Victory opened the Dhivehi Premier League with a 5‑1 win and FIFA banned former FA president Bassam Jaleel for misappropriation.