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Not a Podcast: A Conversation with Adhil Saleem on MIFCO's $32 Million Cannery Gamble
Adhil Saleem breaks down why the government purchasing of a new cannery is a multi-million dollar mistake.
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The Blackouts Are Not an Accident. They're a Warning
How a cash-strapped national utility, a bloated political payroll, and a series of bad decisions led to the blackout we experienced today
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A Difficult Pill to Swallow: Why the Government is Squeezing the Economy
While infrastructure stalls and support for the vulnerable is slashed, spending on state payrolls and questionable SOEs continues to climb.
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July 2025

Let's End Royal Welcomes for Public Servants
When we greet elected officials with the pomp of monarchs, we teach them that they rule over us. It's time to change the message.
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‘Don’t Trust Any of You’: A Harsh Lesson and a Wake-Up Call for Maldivian Media
After hearing unfiltered criticism of our profession, I can't escape this conclusion: we must build a new system to earn back the public's trust.
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Maldives Tourism Promotion Agency Needs a New Model, Not Just a New Name
Rather than a cosmetic change like renaming the MMPRC, Maldives tourism needs a fundamental shift towards a unified, industry-led promotion board.
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Debt Dilemma and a $5.3 Million Party: Have We Forgotten Our Priorities?
While the Maldives is planning to celebrate its new airport terminal with a lavish function, staggering national debt reveals a nation with questionable…
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Dollar Squeeze in the Maldives: Why is the USD Hitting MVR 20?
USD parallel market rate hitting MVR 20 isn't just a seasonal hiccup. It's a perfect storm of new monetary policies and rising debt payments, and it's a…
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Maldives Economic Growth Shows Signs of Slowdown in March
The latest real GDP data for March reveals a 3.6% decline from February, sparking concerns about the country's growth trajectory. Is the Maldivian…
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