Daily Blog on Sat, 07 December 2024
07 Dec 2024 10:47 PM
07 Dec 2024 10:47 PM
UNDP Maldives concludes Dhivehi Dhathuru exhibition

UN Development Programme (UNDP) Maldives has concluded their Dhivehi Dhathuru exhibition. The exhibition highlighted the remarkable milestones in the Maldives’ development journey

07 Dec 2024 10:09 PM
Highlights from the Family Evening held to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSFD) held a Family Evening in association with state institutions of Laamu Atoll to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

07 Dec 2024 09:46 PM
HDC holds Fiyavathi Fun Day

Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has marked their Fun Day with the children at Fiyavathi. First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed attended the event as well

07 Dec 2024 09:39 PM
Huravee Haveeru Kids Fun Fest held to mark Huravee Day

National Centre for Cultural Heritage has held a Huravee Haveeru Kids Fun Fest, to mark the year's Huravee day. The evening was held at National Museum

07 Dec 2024 09:28 PM
MFOR holds "Rahavaru 2024" to mark the year's Fishermen's Day

Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources held "Rahavaru Challenge 2024", with seven teams participating in the challenge.

Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam said the Ministry plans to expand this challenge to the atolls

07 Dec 2024 09:16 PM
MWSC to float MVR 200 million bond

Malé Water & Sewerage Company Pvt. Ltd. announces the company is to float a bond of MVR 200 million. Investors can apply via the viyana portal

07 Dec 2024 07:45 PM
The President has called on the nation to commit to raising children who are steadfast in their Islamic faith and deeply devoted to their country

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu urged the nation to unite in raising a generation that is unwavering in its Islamic values, commitment to nationhood, and accountability to the sense of responsibility as Maldivians.He made these remarks in his address at the official ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of Maafannu Madharusaa, held on Saturday evening.During the ceremony, the President expressed confidence in the nation's future, noting that the students who presented various proposals at the event were a testament to this promising outlook. He explained that this hopeful future serves as the driving force behind efforts to shape the students' prospects.

The President assured the audience that his Administration would support the school in meeting its future needs and development goals. As the school is under the jurisdiction of the Malé City Council, he stated that the Administration would collaborate with the Council to provide the necessary assistance.At the ceremony, two students from the school had requested a hall on the ground floor to ensure easier access for the elderly. In response, President Dr Muizzu promised that the hall would be completed by 2025.Additionally, the President pledged that, in the coming year, special emphasis would be placed on educating and training teachers in special needs education to ensure that students with special needs receive equal educational opportunities.

During Saturday's ceremony, the President also presented service plaques to long-serving staff members of the school.Maafannu Madharusaa was founded on 15th February 1984, initially enrolling students from nursery to grade six. It later expanded to include up to grade 10. However, the school is now exclusively dedicated to nursery and preschool-aged children.

07 Dec 2024 02:41 PM
Maldives delivers statement on climate change at the ICJ

Attorney General Uz Ahmed Usham has delivered the Maldives' oral submissions at the advisory proceedings of the International Court of Justice on the Obligations of States in respect to Climate Change. “We refuse to put in place any policy of forced relocation, or to accept relocation as an inevitability," he said.

07 Dec 2024 11:17 AM
MACL marks International Civil Aviation Day

Maldives Airports Company Ltd (MACL) marks this year's International Civil Aviation Day. The International Civil Aviation Day falls on December 7, 2024

07 Dec 2024 09:15 AM
First Lady graces 'Fiyavathi' Annual Ceremony

First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed has graced the annual ceremony of 'Fiyavathi', the children's centre in Hulhumalé.During the ceremony held this evening at Farukolhufushi, the First Lady enjoyed various performances by the children of Fiyavathi and distributed gifts to them.The First Lady also spent quality time with the children, joining them for evening refreshments and engaging in conversation.

In addition, the 'Game Room' donated to Fiyavathi by the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) was officially handed over to the centre as part of today's ceremony.Fiyavathi, which operates in Hulhumalé as part of the 'Kudakudhinge Hiyaa,' is a state-run facility providing care for children under the age of 13.