We are celebrating the World Science Day today, 10 November 2004.

 

The objectives of marking the World Science day is to:

a) Review national commitment to science for peace and development.

b) Stress the responsible use of science for the benefit of society

c) Raise public awareness of the importance of science to bridge the gap between science and society

d) Mobilize active involvement of partners to strengthen the impact.

Voice of Maldives will conduct a nation-wide special quiz program to mark the World Science Day. The program will be conducted this evening. MCST will distribute cash prices to the winners of the quiz program. Cash prices will be awarded to the winners at a special ceremony to be held at MCST. Date and time for this ceremony will be announced later.

Mr. Mohamed Amir has been appointed as Chief Executive of the recently established Telecommunications Authority of Maldives (TAM).

Prior to his appointment as Chief Executive of TAM, Mr. Amir has served both the Post and Telecommunication Section of the Ministry of Communication, Science and Technology and TAM as Assistant Director General. more »

The President of the Republic of Maldives, H. E. Maumoon Abdul Qayoom has awarded Ms. Aishath Malika Ibrahim, the National Award for Special Achievement. more »

September 08-12, 2003: The Minister of Communication, Science and technology, Hon. Midhath Hilmy paid an official visit to India, on the invitation extended to him by H. E. Arun Shourie, Minister of Disinvestment, Communications and Information Technology. The Hon. Minister was accompanied by three senior officials from the Ministry of Communication, Science and Technology and one senior official from the Ministry of Trade and Industries. more »

Maldives and india sign Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Information Technology details »

Hon. Midhath Hilmy calls on Indian Minister of State for Non-Conventional Energy Sources details »

The draft proposal for the creation of the NRF has been completed and is now posted on this website.

The work of preparing a summary of the S&T Masterplan in Dhivehi has been completed and will soon be made available to the public.

The MCST has already procured some materials which will soon be made available to the schools. Funding for the procurement of these materials was provided by UNESCO. Distribution of these materials will begin as soon as the necessary protocols and procedures for the hiring and distribution of the materials are established. In the distribution of the materials, priority will be given to the underprivileged schools, with least access to such materials

MCST has selected the creation of the National Research Foundation as the priority program for the current year. The Government of Maldives has in principle approved the creation of the NRF. MCST is presently seeking seed money to establish mechanisms to create the Foundation.