Some parents are questioning us how prefects were selected - Kumar
Some parents are now questioning the Ministry of Education regarding how prefects were chosen in some schools. Minister for Education Premila Kumar revealed this at th
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8 rural and maritime schools receive 5 laptops and a WiFi modem each from Asco Foundation
Hundreds of students from 8 schools in rural and maritime areas are expected to get an improved access to computers and internet as the Asco Foundation has donated 5 lapt
Teachers can have an enormous influence in what a child will turn out to be - AG
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says teachers have a very important responsibility because they can have an enormous influence in what a child will turn out to be wh
USP graduate says leaving the campus halls for groceries felt like freedom during COVID-19 outbreak
USP graduate Sohail Ali says studying in a global pandemic was unprecedented as leaving the campus halls for groceries felt like freedom to them. While speaking on beh
Student bus cards will be topped up automatically to cater for the bus fare increase
Students under the Free Bus Fare scheme do not have to worry about the increase in bus fare from this Friday. The Ministry of Education has confirmed that the subsidis
We have no connection to India and Fiji is our home - Kumar
Minister for Education and Local Government Premila Kumar says we have no connection to India and Fiji is our home. While speaking at the opening of the Girmit Carniva
Fijian Government is committed to assisting youths to realise their dreams
The Fijian Government is committed to assisting and supporting every effort to help youths realise their dreams. Minister for Youth and Sports Parveen Bala highlighted
Education Ministry reviewing history curriculum
Minister for Education Premila Kumar has confirmed that they are reviewing the history curriculum for schools. While speaking at the launch of the Girmit celebration t
AG reminds prefects at Toko Sanatan Primary School to always speak the truth
Newly inducted school prefects at Toko Sanatan Primary School in Tavua were reminded by the Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum to always speak
Teachers can apply for grants of up to $5,000 in 2022 through the FIJI Water Foundation
The FIJI Water Foundation has announced that it will once again offer teachers grants of up to $5,000 in 2022. Classroom Grants program is available for all teachers a
Chandra lost for words after being appointed Head Boy of Nabua Secondary School
Year 13 student Divnesh Chandra was lost for words as he was appointed the Head Boy of Nabua Secondary School today. He is the first Head Boy of Indian descent in the
It is not about physically bringing down the existing structure – Nausori Principals Association
The President of Nausori Principals Association, Vishnu Deo Sharma says the Association has heard the views of the Minister for Education, Premila Kumar on computer labs
University students’ achievements recognised at the commemoration of Earth Day
The achievements of a group of university students was celebrated during the commemoration of Earth Day at U.S. Embassy in Suva. The Yadrava na Vanua (Environment Watc
I will dismantle all computer labs and schools will now be buying tablets – Kumar
Education Minister Premila Kumar says they will be dismantling all computer labs in schools and each and every school will now be buying tablets. She made the announce
The badge is not a symbol of power or a show of force - Emberson
“The badge is not a symbol of power or a show of force but is a symbol of great responsibility, good leadership and dedication to the task at hand.†These
Govt has invested $18.5 million annually in ECE - Kumar
Education Minister Premila Kumar has highlighted that the Government has invested about $18.5 million annually in Early Childhood Education for about 17,000 students as
Lata becomes first student to receive the Shri Lekh Ram Memorial scholarship to study Hindi
A Year 13 student of Pandit Vishnu Deo Memorial College is the first recipient of the Shri Lekh Ram Memorial Full tuition scholarship to study Bachelor of Arts Degree wit
Women are interested in leadership roles but they were not confident enough to apply – Dr Jokhan
The Permanent Secretary for Education, Doctor Anjeela Jokhan says according to a online survey conducted through their Learning and Development Unit in October last year,
Our unity and open heartedness as Fijians plays a huge part in breaking down cultural barriers - Kumar
Minister for Education Premila Kumar says we are truly blessed to live in a multicultural society such as Fiji, and our unity and open heartedness as Fijians plays a huge
Govt has committed funding for 8,609 students through the National Toppers and TELS this year - Kumar
Minister for Education Premila Kumar says government has committed funding for 8,609 students through the National Toppers and Tertiary Education Loan Schemes this year.
Year 9 student of Tilak High School sends message to the PM thanking him for providing free education
Year 9 student of Tilak High School, Ameera Azraa Abdul sent a message to the Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama this morning thanking him for providing them free educati