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Government closes Laamu Atoll schools for president’s visit

The education ministry closed down schools in Laamu Atoll for President Abdulla Yameen’s visit to the southern atoll today, requesting students and parents to attend government rallies instead.

09 May 2016, 9:00 AM
The education ministry closed down schools in Laamu Atoll for President Abdulla Yameen’s visit to the southern atoll today, requesting students and parents to attend government rallies instead.
Schools were closed in the Gan, Maavah and Fonadhoo islands.
Announcements posted outside the three schools said classes scheduled for today would be held during the weekend on Saturday. A memo was also sent to parents, inviting them to welcome the president on his arrival at the Kahdhoo airport.
Free transportation was also provided.

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