The Education Ministry has confirmed that all schools in Viti Levu will remain closed for the entire week due to the bad weather experienced around the country.

Education Ministry spokesperson, Josefa Sania with this update.

“We have acted on the recommendation of the Provincial offices and they have advised that we close the schools in the central and eastern divisions. This is due to queries from parents with regards to the problems they encounter with the current weather situation.”

As for schools in the north, Sania says they will remain open, based on reports from their officers there.

Schools in the outer islands have also been advised to close this week.