PNC 2028 Ticket: The ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) has formally awarded President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu its 2028 presidential ticket without an internal primary, after a resolution was unanimously approved at its congress. Party Leadership Sworn In: Newly elected PNC officials took oaths on Friday, with President Muizzu attending, including top party figures and ministers. Appointments Inside PNC: Muizzu also appointed 10 people to PNC leadership roles, including several cabinet ministers and senior state enterprise heads. Rule of Law Push: Speaking at the PNC congress, Muizzu said Maldivian law must be enforced against anyone who commits a crime, regardless of identity or party. Debt Repayment Clarity: The Finance Ministry rejected claims that public deposits at BML were used to settle India-linked T-bills, saying repayment came from the Sovereign Development Fund. India Loan Closed: India’s MEA said Maldives fully settled the final USD 50m tranche of the USD 150m SBI T-bill on Sept 17, while India covered about USD 45m in interest over five years. UK Strategic Dialogue: The UK and Maldives reaffirmed their strategic partnership in London, focusing on security, governance, and economic cooperation, including the UK’s tuna tariff suspension. EC vs PNF Claims: The Elections Commission denied PNF allegations that members were removed from the registry without consent, urging parties to avoid misinformation. Tourism Tax Row: Overseas travel trade groups warned Maldives’ expanded Tourism GST from Oct 1 could add compliance burdens for foreign operators.