We will not pressure parents or students – Akbar
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says they will not pressure parents and students on uniform, footwear and stationery as all they want is for students to return to schoo
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Vodafone Fiji donates $300,000 to help repair schools affected by TC Yasa
Vodafone Fiji has today donated $300,000 as part of the Tropical Cyclone Yasa School Rebuilding Assistance. Vodafone Fiji Regional CEO, Pradeep Lal says one key area t
UNICEF provides temporary learning classrooms and learning materials
Education supplies and technical support are being provided by UNICEF to the Education Ministry to strengthen the country’s Tropical Cyclone Yasa response and safe
Japan funds construction of 2 classroom blocks at Saint Anne's Primary School
Two classroom blocks and eight toilet and washing facilities will be constructed at Saint Anne's Primary School in Suva. The school received a grant of $235,538 from t
Fiji Aid Melbourne and ABS Fiji donate roofing materials to rebuild schools
$20,880 worth of roofing materials have been donated by Fiji Aid Melbourne and ABS Fiji for rehabilitation works for schools damaged by TC Yasa. Education Minister Ros
1,500 homes destroyed & 6,000 homes partially damaged in the North
1,500 homes were destroyed while 6,000 homes were partially damaged by Cyclone Yasa in the Northern Division. This has been confirmed by the Commissioner Northern Urai
Close to 85 schools damaged by TC Yasa – Akbar
Close to 85 schools in TC Yasa affected areas have sustained some level of damage according to assessments by the Education Ministry. Minister Rosy Akbar says some sch
About 20,000 Year 12 and 13 students have the option to sit for exams today
About 20,000 Year 12 and 13 students have the option to sit for their exams today and tomorrow. The Education Ministry says students who opt to sit for the exams will
We will provide temporary learning shelters to schools which will not be repaired or rebuilt on time – Akbar
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says they will be providing temporary learning shelters such as tents to schools that they will not be able to repair or rebuild in tim
Year 12 and 13 exam timetables out
The timetable for Year 12 and Year 13 students who are still yet to sit for their exams has been released and it is accessible on the Ministry’s website and Facebo
I hope we are able to work out a solution for the students – Akbar
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says there is a lot of work cut out for them and she hopes they are able to work out a solution for the students when they return to sch
Year 12 and 13 students external exam dates set for next Tuesday and Wednesday
Year 12 and 13 students who are yet to sit for their papers will have their exams on next Tuesday and Wednesday. Permanent Secretary for Education, Anjeela Jokhan says
28 schools sustain extensive damages in North and Yasawa due to TC Yasa - Jokhan
The Permanent Secretary for Education, Anjeela Jokhan says as of this morning, 28 schools in the Northern Division and Yasawa have sustained extensive damages. Jokhan
Initial report shows 17 schools suffered damages in Vanua Levu and Yasawa – Jokhan
The Permanent Secretary for Education, Anjeela Jokhan says according to the initial reports the Ministry has received, 17 schools in the Northern Division and Yasawa have
News regarding new exam dates on Social Media is fake – Jokhan
The Permanent Secretary for Education Anjeela Jokhan says the news that is circulating regarding the new exam dates on social media is fake. She says the Ministry has
Some schools in Vanua Levu have suffered extensive damages
Dama District School, Dreketi Primary School and Coboi District School in Vanua Levu have suffered extensive damages. We are currently trying to speak to the Minister
All schools closed today except for Year 12 and 13 students who are sitting their exams
The Ministry of Education has advised that all schools will be closed from today as a precautionary measure against Tropical Cyclone Yasa, except for Year 12 and 13 stude
RC Manubhai embark on a Adopt A Child’s Education Campaign
R.C. Manubhai & Co. Pte Ltd staff and management have pledged to support and send as many Fijian children to school as possible in the coming year. This comes afte
FNU launches free anti-corruption online course
The Fiji National University in partnership with its stakeholders has launched a free anti corruption online course with an aim to curb corruption and raise awareness on
TVET staff who will be made redundant can apply for positions with the Education Ministry – Akbar
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says the Technical College of Fiji staff who will be made redundant are free to apply for a position within the Ministry of Education ho
Fiji Water Foundation donates $100,000 worth of children’s books under Read to Lead Program
The Fiji Water Foundation has donated $100,000 worth of children’s books to local Fijian schools through the nationwide reading initiative, ‘Read to Leadâ