Education

The Ministry of Education has announced that all Year 12 and 13 projects for this academic year have been cancelled.

With schools closed, children are being provided alternate resources to ensure they remain engaged while on extended break.

The Government has demonstrated its commitment towards the eradication of child labour and continues to support children through various initiatives.

The work on schools affected by Tropical Cyclone Ana in the Northern Division is progressing well.

Lack of technological resources and the related institutional capacity to adjust to online learning has seen a halt in students’ studies.

There is a significant number of students who are facing challenges in accessing more than 800 courses during this pandemic.

The University of the South Pacific is working to ensure that face-to-face students that are studying online during this pandemic will be compensated.

Education Minister Rosy Akbar is urging Parents to disregard any unofficial comments or announcement regarding school re-opening.

The University of the South Pacific Council has convened a meeting today to discuss pending matters.

The Ministry of Education confirms that it will continue to provide students with supplementary worksheets, educational video lessons and radio lessons.

University students who do not own smart devices are among those facing significant challenges with online studies during this pandemic.

Fiji Teachers Union has called on the Minister for Education Rosy Akbar to reinstate the Principal of a Suva school, who was suspended yesterday.