QVS Acting Head of School suspended
The Ministry of Education has suspended the Acting Head of School of Queen Victoria School to allow for an independent inquiry into allegations made against him. Perma
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No response on whether media will be allowed to cover Transforming Education Summit (TES) National Pre-Summit Consultation in Fiji today
The Ministry of Education is not confirming whether the media will be allowed to cover the Transforming Education Summit (TES) National Pre-Summit Consultation in Fiji to
UN hopes that Fiji will see broad participation and very active dialogue in the Transforming Education Summit
The United Nations says they hope that Fiji will see broad participation and very active dialogue in the Transforming Education Summit (TES) National Pre-Summit Consultat
We have placed high priority for those teachers who want to transfer for family reunion – Kumar
In the last couple months, more than 560 teachers have been transferred under family reunion. This was highlighted by Education Minister Premila Kumar while speaking a
Education Ministry to convene first national dialogue on transforming education
The first national dialogue on ‘transforming education’ will be convened this week. Aimed at mobilizing political ambition and solidarity to truly transfo
Monash Professor says universities are not aligned to the changing labour market and Govt is funding unemployment
There is an issue of a mismatch between industry expectations and programs in tertiary institutions not aligned to the changing labour market in Fiji, which is leading to
3 day personal leave allowed from tomorrow for teachers while rural allowances will be reinstated for eligible civil servants
The new initiatives for teachers and other civil servants announced in the 2022-2023 National Budget kick in from tomorrow where rural allowances will be reinstated for e
The budget once again proves the FijiFirst Government’s commitment to its people - Kumar
The Opposition fails to realize Fiji has an excellent relationship with development partners who stepped in to assist and publicly praise Fiji’s excellent manageme
PM assists 2 schools in Gau with fiberglass boats and outboard engines through the PM’s Office Small Grants Scheme
Students of Sawaieke District School and Vanuaso District School are expected to benefit from the two 23 feet fiberglass boats and 40 horsepower Suzuki outboard engines t
Students of Lekutu Secondary School will now study in new classrooms
Around 260 students of Lekutu Secondary School in Bua, Vanua Levu now have six newly built classrooms which have been furnished with solar panels for energy efficiency.
Education makes us more resilient - Bainimarama
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has made strong emphasis on the importance of education while officiating at the 50th golden jubilee anniversary celebration of Gau Seco
Education Minister questions the sincerity of Agni Deo Singh towards his members
Minister for Education Premila Kumar has questioned the sincerity of the General Secretary of the Fiji Teachers Union Agni Deo Singh towards his members. Kumar said th
Education Ministry receives 300 tablets from Pleass Global Ltd
The Ministry of Education has received 300 tablets from Pleass Global Ltd. Minister for Education Premila Kumar says the donation will complement the Ministry’s
84 schools to get internet access in the new financial year
Students in 84 unconnected or poorly connected schools are expected to get better internet accessibly as $2.5 million has been allocated to connect these schools to the i
$180 payout for tertiary students has nothing to do with the USP grant - Kumar
The $180 payout for around 30,000 tertiary students has nothing to do with the Fijian Government withholding funds from USP according to Education Minister Premila Kumar.
84 schools to get internet access in the new financial year
Students in 84 unconnected or poorly connected schools are expected to get better internet accessibly as $2.5 million has been allocated to connect these schools to the i
Changes to TELS and TVET rebranded to Skills Qualifications
The government will double the number of scholarships to 1,200 and the eligibility criteria will be published by TSLS in the Fijian Scholarship Scheme regulations. Min
Why does the Education Minister and her Ministry want to be on TikTok – NFP Leader
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says it is shocking the Education Minister, Premila Kumar in the middle of the campaign period for the general ele
Kumar has once again attempted to castigate teachers by making a general statement – FTU
The Fiji Teachers Union says Education Minister Premila Kumar has once again attempted to castigate teachers by making a general statement that some teachers drink grog a
USP students urged to take advantage of the Bursary Scheme
Private students at the University of the South Pacific wishing to continue their studies in Semester 2 can take advantage of the USP Bursary Scheme offered by the Univer
Bainimarama calls on leaders to invest in early childhood development
“Invest in early childhood development.†This is the call from the Pacific Islands Forum Chair, Voreqe Bainimarama who says the sad fact is that climate ch