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Good Morning Maldives: Wednesday, 21 January 2026


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Good Morning Maldives delivers Wednesday's news, starting with overcast skies and a temperature of 26.5 degrees Celsius in Malé. Key stories today center on housing developments and ongoing investigations into financial irregularities. The government is pushing forward with its Housing for All policy, with plans for thousands of new flats financed through various sources. Construction is set to begin this month. However, concerns are being raised about the government's consolidation of power and potential impact on atoll councils.Economically, authorities are tackling tax evasion cases related to COVID-19 PCR testing. A new partnership with the OPEC Fund aims to bolster sustainable infrastructure. Meanwhile, atoll councils report budget constraints impacting employee salaries, contrasting with the recent decision to dissolve these councils. The Maldives national futsal team also continues its championship pursuit.

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