Teachers in Fiji are demanding a 30 percent pay rise, warning that delays are causing frustration and driving graduates abroad.

The Fijian Teachers Association Cooperative Thrift Limited has launched a new multi-million-dollar housing project in Natabua, Lautoka.

The government has released the free education grant to 806 schools this term.

About 30 students at Pacific Flying School are facing delays in completing Multi-Engine and IFR training due to regulatory processes, the Civil Aviation Authority stated.

Employment Minister Agni Deo Singh has stressed the importance of quality education and skills training for young Fijians.

Twelve secondary and primary schools across Fiji have received 139 laptops.

Many students are still traveling far to reach school.

Education Minister Aseri Radrodro has confirmed that serious concerns have been raised about the credibility of the Higher Education Review Report which may lead to an internal independent review of the findings.

Seven pre-primary schools which includes five in Suva and two in Nadi are yet to fully implement the new full-day Early Childhood Education programme due to space and infrastructure constraints.

Despite criticism of the Ministry of Education’s sudden decision to shift all kindergarten students to full-day classes starting tomorrow, National Advisor for Early Childcare Development Temesia Tuicaumia is adamant that the change brings positive benefits.

The white substances found in a staff washroom at a school in Nasinu yesterday have tested negative for drugs.

A school in Nasinu has come under the spotlight after white substances, believed to be drugs, were discovered in the teachers’ washroom yesterday.