School management are now free to fundraise - PM
Fundraising can now be conducted by schools. This was confirmed by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka when questioned by the media about schools in maritime areas who stil
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123 students have so far been referred to the Substance Abuse Advisory Council
123 students have so far been referred to the Substance Abuse Advisory Council, a statutory unit under the Ministry of Education for counselling resulting from violent be
Board of Governors to be re-established at 13 Govt schools
Cabinet has approved the re-establishment of the Board of Governors for thirteen Government Schools, including two primary and eleven secondary schools. Prime Minister
Work starts on the establishment of an Education Commission
Cabinet has approved preparatory works for the establishment of an Education Commission to carry out a holistic review of our education system. Prime Minister, Sitiven
FNU conducts special internships to prepare graduates for the qualifying examinations
The Fiji National University is currently conducting special internships to prepare graduate vets for the qualifying examinations by the Ministry of Agriculture and will
Conduct an independent review of Fiji’s tax system for circular best practice on taxation – Shameem
The University of Fiji has submitted to the Fiscal Review Committee to conduct an independent review of Fiji’s tax system for circular best practice on taxation in
OMRS is currently being reviewed – Radrodro
The Ministry of Education is currently in the process of reviewing the Open Merit Recruitment System as a lot of teachers have raised concerns about the integrity and fai
About 17.5% of students with disabilities are likely to have Autism – Education Ministry
About 17.5 percent of students with disabilities enrolled in Fiji’s 18 special and 122 mainstream inclusive schools are likely to have Autism Spectrum Disorder.
61% of 2023 USP graduates are women
61 percent of those graduating from the University of the South Pacific today and tomorrow are women. This has been stated by the USP Vice-Chancellor and President Pro
Fiji to look at options to support Pacific Polytech and to develop TVET policy
The cabinet has approved a joint proposal from the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance to explore various options to support Pacific Polytech as Fiji is fac
NZDF delivers school books in Yasawa Island
Students on Yasawa Island had a surprise visit today from the Royal New Zealand Air Force, who delivered two tonnes of books and school supplies on behalf of the Ministry
Previous govt did not address issues of PAC - Radrodro
The Local Government Minister has taken steps in committing to the recommendations made by the Public Accounts Committee which relate to issues highlighted, discussed, an
Careers workshop provides the right platform for teachers to equip correct information and guidance to students- Lal
The careers workshop provides the right platform for careers teachers to equip them with correct information and guidance to students as they play a critical role in help
Urban and Regional Planning program will help in having more local urban planners and designers in Fiji - Ali
Nishaat Sadiyah Ali, who graduated with a Bachelor in Urban and Regional Planning (Honours) (First Class) with a Gold Medal says programs such as this will help in having
Lami High School faces water disruptions due to low water pressure
Some teachers of Lami High School say they and about 300 students are facing water disruptions due to low pressure however, the school says they do get proper water suppl
Ratu Kadavulevu School signs 3-year agreement with CK’s Suva Bargain
The RKS Sports Committee, Parents Association and the Principal of Ratu Kadavulevu School today signed a 3-year agreement with CK’s Suva Bargain as their official
Invest in your children and use education as a way out of poverty- Tabuya
Invest in your children and use education as a way out of poverty. This has been highlighted by the Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Lynda Tabuya w
TVET programmes are not given much emphasis - Radrodro
Not much in-depth emphasis has been directed to Technical and Vocational Education and Training programmes that paves the way forward for Fiji school dropouts. The Min
The plan is that TELS will go in the new budget – Deputy PM Gavoka
The Tertiary Loans and Scholarship Scheme or TELS will go in the new budget that starts in August this year. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil A
Star Printery Limited donates 17 cartons of exercise books for children in rural and remote locations
Children in rural and remote locations are expected to receive new books after executives from the Star Printery Limited handed over 17 cartons of exercise books worth $3
Parents raise concerns about children dropping out of school
Some parents have raised concerns as children are not attending school daily and are dropping out of school. Parents say they only go to school on sports days and when