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International Conference in Social Research and Innovation 2017 to be held in Villa College from 17 – 19 November 2017

International Conference in Social Research and Innovation 2017 to be held in Villa College from 17 – 19 November 2017

By Maldives Times 1 min read

International Conference on Social Research and Innovation 2017 will be held at Villa College from 17th – 19th November 2017. The theme for this year’s conference is ‘Exploring New Horizons: Transforming Societies’. During the conference, papers on business, management, finance, corporate governance, psychology, education, development, environment, technology, politics, policy, law and governance will be presented […]

MNDF at the burnt Rasdhoo Dive centre

Fire destroys dive centre in Rasdhoo

By Maldives Times 1 min read

Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) putting out the fire that destroyed a dive centre in A.A. Rasdhoo. PHOTO / MNDF A fire broke out at a dive centre in Rasdhoo, Alif Alif atoll, causing over MVR 1.5 million of damages. According to an employee of “Diving Scuba”, the fire broke out around 2:30 a.m. on […]

Journalists at a press conference

Maldives government digging a grave to bury the press

By Marco Robinson 10 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 7th November 2017. The following is a loose translation: The administration of President Abdulla Yameen is way ahead when it comes to restricting freedom and rights. The rights that the constitution had allowed broadly had now been hindered and narrowed down by overriding them with […]

Education ministry hits out at professor ‘ban’ reports

Education ministry hits out at professor ‘ban’ reports

By Maldives Times 2 min read

The Education Ministry Tuesday hit out at reports that a popular professor has been banned from giving lectures at local schools. Mihaaru said that Professor Hassan Ugail, the first Maldivian scientist and PhD holder in mathematics, was banned by the Education Ministry. The report was later edited to say he faced “challenges” to appear at […]

Coconuts or progress? President’s question for Kulhudhuffushi

Coconuts or progress? President’s question for Kulhudhuffushi

By Maldives Times 4 min read

President Abdulla Yameen has told the people of Kulhudhuffushi they can either stay in the past or move with the times. He has not visited the island for two years but was there on Sunday for the ruling party’s annual rally. PPM supporters, heads of state-owned firms and senior government officials have been flocking to […]

BioElectronics

BioElectronics Vietnam Distributor, PharmEvo, Announces Electroceutical Symposium, Expansion into Cambodia & The Maldives

By Maldives Times 2 min read

FREDERICK, MD–(Marketwired – Nov 13, 2017) – BioElectronics Corporation (OTC PINK: BIEL) is the maker of advanced, non-prescription pain management medical devices. We are pleased to announce that PharmEvo, our distributor in Vietnam, is hosting an Electroceuticals symposium following a successful launch of their sales & marketing strategy. Additionally, PharmEvo is expanding their territory to […]

Government house calls for Maldivians insulting Islam on social media

Government house calls for Maldivians insulting Islam on social media

By Maldives Times 3 min read

People making fun of Islam on social media will get house calls from government officials who will educate them about the faith, authorities have said. It was common for Maldivians to use social media to insult or disrespect the country’s official religion, Islamic Minister Dr Mohamed Ziyad Bagir said at a news conference, and the […]

Airport plans leave Kulhudhuffushi families in the dark over relocation

Airport plans leave Kulhudhuffushi families in the dark over relocation

By Maldives Times 4 min read

Families whose homes will be demolished to make way for an airport in Kulhudhuffushi have yet to be told about relocation plans. A list of 18 houses was circulated on social media, but the government has not contacted the residents or told them about a formal plan for relocation and compensation. Speaking to the Maldives […]