Fiji launches Bula Kids to promote learning and prepare young children for school
Fiji has launched its first-ever animated TV series called Bula Kids which aims to promote learning and prepare young children for school. A first of its kind in Fiji
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Schools scheduled to open on 21 June 2021 - Education Ministry
The Education Ministry says schools are scheduled to be opened on 21 June 2021. It says due to the current situation, this date is, of course, subject to change and wi
Schools will reopen for face to face classes and classroom teaching when we are once again COVID-contained - Akbar
Education Minister, Rosy Akbar urges parents and students to disregard unofficial comments on the reopening of schools circulating on social media, and to follow the anno
Ministry will continue to provide students with supplementary worksheets, educational video and radio lessons - Dr.Jokhan
The Ministry of Education says while students wait for the resumption of schools, the Ministry will continue to provide students with supplementary worksheets, educationa
We will only resume face to face classes when we are COVID contained - Akbar
Education Minister Rosy Akbar says we will only resume face-to-face classes and classroom teaching when Fiji is once again COVID contained. While speaking about the ex
Schools to reopen on 21st June
The Ministry of Education says schools in Fiji will now reopen on the 21st of June. The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong had earlier said we have to accept
During times of war schools and businesses close down – Dr Fong
Health Ministry’s Permanent Secretary says schools will remain closed. While responding to a question about the reopening of schools, Dr James Fong says we have
Akbar encourages children to keep their spirits up during extended school break
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar is encouraging children to keep their spirits up during their extended school break and has asked parents to monitor how their children
Ministry of Education disappointed by comments made by Ro Teimumu
The Ministry of Education says they are disappointed by comments made by Ro Teimumu Kepa in a Fiji Times article about the learning schedule for children where she said i
Ancillary staff in schools should be paid their full salaries – Education Ministry
School managements have been reminded that all ancillary staff, such as typists, gardeners, cleaners, librarians, handymen and bursars should be paid their full salaries.
Education Ministry reports individuals who allegedly sold education worksheets online
The Ministry of Education has reported individuals to the authorities after they had discovered that these people were allegedly selling worksheets for students on social
Education Ministry alleges Fiji Times of irresponsibly reporting on exam dates
The Ministry of Education has clarified that there will be no face to face examinations until the COVID threat has passed and adds they are disappointed at the Fiji Times
This is not the time to put firm dates on school reopening – Dr Jokhan
The Permanent Secretary for Education Dr Anjeela Jokhan says this is not the time to put firm dates on school reopening however the Ministry has also highlighted that sch
Students can access revision materials on the Ministry of Education website from Monday
Students will be able to access revision materials from Term 1 on the Ministry of Education website from next Monday with school holidays extended till May 24th. The P
PS Education to have press conference on reopening of schools
Permanent Secretary for Education Anjeela Jokhan will have a press conference at 1.30pm today on the reopening of schools. Stay with us for live coverage on our websit
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
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.