The Education Minister, Premila Kumar says she is saddened by the reports of suicide, attempted suicide, sexual abuse, and students being caught with drugs.

The Ministry of Education is planning to develop a guideline to assist in the selection of prefects in schools.

Teachers are mandatory reporters of cases involving children.

Work on the reconstruction of Lekutu Secondary School in Bua on Vanua Levu is progressing well.

Schools in rural areas play a critical role in terms of community bonding and building.

The re-aligning of the education system by the FijiFirst government is a promise that students have equal opportunity to access education.

Education Minister, Premila Kumar says early childhood education needs to be made more engaging for pupils.

The Fiji National University believes the importance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training studies is yet to be realized by parents and students.

Minister for Education, Premila Kumar says the government has assisted over 53,000 students through the National Toppers and Tertiary Education Loans Service.

Year 13 student Riya Dipashna Devi who scored the highest mark in her 2021 external exam has received recognition.

53,000 students have been assisted under the Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service since its establishment in 2014.

15-year-old Ameera Azraa Abdul has acknowledged Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and his government for the free education initiative.