Ahluwalia’s deportation is an attack on University’s academic independence
The TISI Sangam says the deportation of USP Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Pal Ahluwalia is an attack on University’s academic independence. National
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USP Council says it has not made a decision to dismiss Ahluwalia
The University of the South Pacific Council has appointed a subcommittee to look at issues surrounding USP Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Pal Ahluwalia’s
USP Special Council discusses VC’s contract
The USP Special Council meeting is currently underway at the Laucala Campus and Fiji is represented by Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Education Minister Rosy Akba
Samoa to make another move today to shift USP headquarters to Apia
Samoa has confirmed it will pursue moving the University of the South Pacific headquarters from Fiji to Samoa. Radio NZ is reporting that the revelation follows the Fi
Police to closely work with the Bus Operators to ensure students are protected when travelling in school buses
In an effort to ensure the safety and welfare of all students, the Ministry of Education, Police, the Fiji Bus Operators Association and LTA have met to address various i
USP Senior Management Team undertake VC’s duties for now
The Senior Management Team of the USP is jointly undertaking the Vice-Chancellor’s duties for now after Professor Pal Ahluwalia and his wife, Sandra Price were tak
PM should immediately rescind the deportation order of Ahluwalia and his wife – Prasad
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, in his capacity as Minister for Immigration, should immediately rescind t
USP unions ask govt why Ahluwalia has been cited as a public risk and deported
The Association of the USP Staff and the USP Staff Union have today expressed their grave concern and disgust at the government’s decision to deport the regional U
Students affected by floods will be assisted to return to school
Students affected by Tropical Cyclone Ana have been assured by the Ministry of Education that they will be provided with the necessary assistance. Minister Rosy Akbar
Telecom Fiji’s $200,000 donation to help rebuild Lekutu Secondary School
Some good news for students of Lekutu Secondary School as the $200,000 donated by Telecom Fiji Limited will be used to rebuild their school. The school had suffered ex
Schools to remain closed this week
All schools nationwide will remain closed this week. The Ministry of Education says a total of 406 evacuation centres still remain active across the country, out of wh
All schools remain closed until further notice
All schools will remain closed until a decision is made by the Education Ministry. The National Disaster Management Office says the Education Ministry will issue a sta
New TSLB had not changed any policies or requirements for Toppers - Ram
Good news for students as the Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Board Chairman, Rakesh Ram has confirmed that they are working on a 7 point action plan to serve the Nationa
Schools closed until further notice
All students, teachers and staff are to stay at home as schools will remain closed until further notice. This has been confirmed by the Minister for Education Rosy Ak
79% pass rate for Year 13 external exams while 74% for Year 12
79% of students passed Year 13 external examinations while 74% passed Year 12 exams this year. The Education Ministry says both the results have noted a 1% decrease in
All schools closed
All schools are closed today but teachers should report to work and prepare their classrooms in case of any flooding. The Education Minister Rosy Akbar says teachers t
Year 13 exam results out today
The Year 13 provisional exam results are being released today and if you are one of those students, you can get your result on www.examresults.gov.fj from 8 o’cloc
Commissioner Northern decides to close schools in the North
Schools in the Northern Division are closed based on the decision taken by the Commissioner Northern. Minister for National Disaster Management, Inia Seruiratu says th
Students of Lautoka School for Special Education get a new look school thanks to Fiji Water Foundation
The students of Lautoka School for Special Education returned to a new look school this year after the Fiji Water Foundation and the staff of Williams & Gosling and T
Coca Cola Games, Vodafone Deans Rugby and other school comps to go ahead this year
Good news for students as all sporting competitions including the Coca Cola Games and Vodafone Deans Rugby Competition will go ahead this year. Education Minister, Ros
Govt should rescind decision regarding tertiary students immediately – Gavoka
The solution is clear - free tertiary education for all students. That is the comment from SODELPA leader, Viliame Gavoka who is calling on government to immediately r