Education Ministry considering the option of a four-term school for next year
Education Minister Premila Kumar says the ministry is looking at the option of a four-term school for next year, where the first term can be used to catch-up and revise c
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Deadline for TSLS students to receive the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine extended to 31st August
The deadline for all Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Services sponsored students to receive the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has been extended to the 31st of this m
804 participants have been part of the consultation on the National Action Plan to prevent violence against women and girls - Akbar
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says since the launch of the consultation process on the Fiji National Action Plan to prevent violence against women and girls, 804 part
Rebuilding works at Lekutu Secondary School ready to commence
The Education Ministry together with the Australian Government are now ready to commence work for a permanent rebuild of destroyed buildings at Lekutu Secondary School.
Children that do not have access to online platforms will continue to receive the same level of support and activities that others are now accessing online – Akbar
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says that children that do not have access to online platforms or devices will continue to receive the same level of support and activit
Moodle being used by some schools, students continue to receive worksheets on a weekly basis
A few schools through the Ministry of Education have set up online learning platform, Moodle for their students where teaching materials are available for students and th
Ministry of Education will wait for Health Ministry’s clearance before bringing Year 13 students to schools
The Ministry of Education says they will wait for the Ministry of Health to assess the situation and give them clearance before they bring the Year 13 students back to sc
TSLS students who do not get the first dose of the COVID vaccine by 15th August will have their allowance and tuition payments suspended
All Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Services sponsored students must receive the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by 15th August 2021 and the second dose after 8 weeks
Our unity has helped us overcome many challenges and we must not forget this – Akbar
Education Minister Rosy Akbar says Eid-al-Adha or the Festival of Sacrifice is about having compassion for those who are less fortunate than us and these values are even
40 schools and health centres in the Northern Division to benefit from Northern Connectivity Project
The Government's “Northern Connectivity†Project which aims to make sure Fijians in the North have the ability to connect to fast internet speeds is on track
Government to continue to provide free education, changes in TELS and support for MBBS students who enrolled last year
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says despite these challenging times, the Government will continue to ensure that every child receives primary and secondary edu
Free education program likely to continue to get appropriate funding
Programs like free education and the bus fare subsidy are expected to continue to receive appropriate funding in the 2021-2022 National Budget despite the current circums
TELS and Toppers to continue - AG
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has reassured people that despite the situation the country is facing with the current COVID-19 outbreak, pr
Education Ministry launches home learning video competition for primary and secondary students
The Ministry of Education has launched a home learning video competition today aimed at primary and secondary school students. Minister, Rosy Akbar says this is part o
Korea gives $200,000 to assist in the procurement of equipment for 18 rural schools
The Korean Government has provided $200,000 to the Ministry of Education which will be used to assist 18 rural schools which need support. The Korean Embassy will proc
Weekly Home Study Packages now available for students
The Weekly Home Study Packages for students from Years 1 to 13 is now available. The Ministry of Education says these packages are only available for parents and guard
Teachers to prepare Weekly Home Study Packages for students from next Monday
The Ministry of Education says teachers can access school resources from next Monday to prepare Weekly Home Study Packages for their students based on their classroom cov
All schools to remain closed until further notice
All schools in Fiji will remain closed until further notice. In a statement, the Ministry of Education says all schools nationwide will remain closed following discuss
Australia provides $19.7 million grant for the reconstruction of 9 schools damaged by TC Yasa in the North
There is good news for students in the Northern Division whose schools were damaged by Tropical Cyclone Yasa as the Australian government is providing a grant of $19.7 mi
Vice-Chancellor Ahluwalia’s appointment not illegal – USP Chancellor
The Chancellor of USP and the President of Nauru, Lionel Aingimea says the USP Council acted within the guidelines of the USP Charter and Statutes in re-appointing the Vi
281 private students of USP assisted under the USP Student Bursary Scheme
281 private students studying at USP have received financial assistance under the USP Student Bursary Scheme.The Bursary Scheme is a tuition fee assistance scheme availab