First Light
The archive
The Maldives, in focus — before the day begins.
- Friday, 4 September 2026Three of the four items are the state redrawing the terms of entry — to land, to reserved business sectors, and to payment licences. The fourth shows how little of the budget survives salaries and office costs.4 · Today’s First Light2026.247
- Thursday, 3 September 2026Road safety dominates: heavy new penalties for reckless driving land as police log three more Malé and Hulhumalé collisions, days after a child's death. The PG moves against account-lending, and Muizzu pitches SME finance to SIDS investors.4 · Today’s First Light2026.246
- Thursday, 20 August 20264 · Today’s First Light2026.232
- Monday, 27 July 20264 · Today’s First Light2026.208