A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
On the 4th of October, a group of 86 students from the Asian Academy of Aeronautics, based in Addu City, filed a petition against the flying school with the Maldives Civil Aviation Authority and Ministry of Higher Education regarding their concerns over the school. The Asian Academy of Aeronautics (AAA) was founded in 1991 and […]
On the occasion of World Teacher’s Day, Qatar Airways will give away 21,000 complimentary tickets to teachers to thank them for their vital work in educating young people worldwide during the challenges brought by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The giveaway will open at 04.00 AM on 5 October and close at 03:59 on 8 October […]
Little Buddy Talentz -an online creative platform to give all creative youngsters in the age group of 2.5 years to 18 years the chance to showcase their talent on a global level. Little Buddy Talentz is open for participants from anywhere in the Maldives. The online platform gives a chance to youngsters from any part […]
The number of confirmed cases in the Maldives for the past 10 days have been below 100 and the rate of positive cases to samples taken have fallen below 5%, according to statistics by Health Protection Agency. During March, the country closed all universities, colleges and training facilities for a period of 14 days, over […]
Ali Ashfag is a young passionate hotelier from Noonu Holhudhoo, who started his career at a very young 17 years of age. He carries with him over seven years of experience in the Hospitality industry with different International and Local brands. Ashfaq, who is now the Chief Butler at Westin Miriandhoo Island Resort and Spa, […]
The Maldives has declared that a principal cannot stay in one school for more than 8 consecutive years. This condition by the Civil Service Commission has been published to the official website of the Ministry of Education. The purpose of this decision is to ensure that the schools have a qualified and effective principal and […]
I am a teacher and I am proud to be one among the myriads who strive tirelessly and selflessly to shape up the lives of all of us. Therefore, I never wanted, or want, or hopefully never will, want to describe my job in another way than a “teacher”. I love what I am doing […]
Bright Minds Online is an online tuition class for the grades 9 to 12. As the first Maldivian company to offer online and on-time tuition, the team at Bright Minds believe that students need to be taught in a manner that encourages curiosity and a love for learning. The biggest concern for most people with […]
Recommence of face to face classes in greater Male’ area has been pushed back again, until 3rd September and will operate through virtual classes. This decision has been taken with regards to the current COVID-19 situation in the greater Male’ area, due to the spike in positive cases and further deaths. Previously, the government has […]