Term 1 school holidays extended until 24th May
The Term 1 school holidays has been extended until 24th May. Education Minister Rosy Akbar says with COVID-19 still an active threat in the community, this was a neces
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Reopening of schools to depend on COVID situation
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says in consultation with the Ministry of Education, they are considering re-opening the schools on 24th May 2021 but th
It is essential to restrict the unnecessary movement of children to keep them safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19 - Akbar
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar says it is essential to restrict the unnecessary movement of children, as a precautionary measure, to keep the young ones safe and prev
Taiwan provides US$150,000 worth of solar products for people in the rural areas and outer islands
People in rural areas and outer islands will soon receive handy solar products donated by the Government of Taiwan. Solar reading lamps, solar LED radios, solar mosqui
Health team currently contacting teachers of the school that the 14-year-old COVID-19 positive case attends – Dr Fong
A team from the Central Division Command Centre is currently contacting the teachers of the school that the 14-year-old student from Cunningham attends. The Permanent
Head of School suspended after sending confidential email about COVID-19 patient
The Head of School who sent a confidential email stating the name of one of Fiji’s latest COVID-19 patients has been suspended from duties until further notice.
All schools to be closed for 3 weeks from tomorrow - Akbar
All schools will be closed from tomorrow for 3 weeks. Education Minister, Rosy Akbar confirms that they are taking this step as a COVID-19 precautionary measure. Ak
Home economics could help reduce gender role stereotyping of household tasks – Vuniwaqa
Home economics for both boys and girls could help reduce gender role stereotyping of household tasks and promote gender equality. This was highlighted by the Minister
247 children withdrawn from work and sent to school since 2010
247 children have been withdrawn from work and referred to the mainstream education system including technical and vocational training centres from 1st January 2010 till
Senior students allegedly assault some Under 15 rugby players of the same school after they lost their game
Two senior students of a prominent school are in custody following their alleged involvement in an assault case yesterday. Police say the two students allegedly assaul
Akbar says the only answer is to build back stronger
We cannot allow our people, especially our children, to go through the hardship of building back up again and again, which is why we are investing in material and designs
ACCF raises concern regarding serious bullying incidents in schools
The Accident Compensation Commission has raised serious concerns about bullying incidents in schools after it paid out a total of $36,000 to students who sustained injuri
I have received complaints about delays in lectures at FNU – Akbar
Education Minister Rosy Akbar says she has been receiving a lot of complaints about the delays in lectures at the Fiji National University. While speaking at the openi
New FNU Vice Chancellor tasked with carrying out a staff audit
The new Fiji National University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Toby Wilkinson has been tasked with carrying out a staff audit by the Education Minister Rosy Akbar. Akbar
Education Ministry looking to expel students found guilty of bullying and assault
Education Minister Rosy Akbar has confirmed they are working to strengthen their Student Behaviour Policy to expel those students who are found guilty of bullying and ext
Part-time student mentors to soon be available for schools
Schools in Fiji will soon have part-time student mentors to help in the discipline of students and maintain a safe and healthy school environment. Applications for the
Law students get the opportunity to fight an appeals case in a moot competition
First and second-year law students had the opportunity to boost their confidence and get to know what fighting a real court case feels like as they participated in a mock
Akbar wants students to behave when travelling during sporting activities
The Ministry of Education is urging students to behave appropriately when travelling in public transport during sporting activities. Minister, Rosy Akbar says they und
All Hindu schools will be closed on Monday
All Hindu schools will be closed on Monday and those students who attend other schools can speak to the heads of schools if they want to be with their family for Holi cel
New water tank & handwashing station for Nasavusavu School for Special Education
Students of Nasavusavu School for Special Education now have a dedicated handwashing station thanks to Bank South Pacific. BSP through its Savusavu Branch Community Pr
It is high time the sport of boxing is introduced in schools – Akbar
Education Minister Rosy Akbar says it is high time the sport of boxing is introduced in schools. While speaking during the South Pacific Boxing Promotions event in Nad