The Ministry of Finance has so far paid around $42.9 million to 212, 017 students for the Back to School Support this year.

The Ministry of Education is set to review concerns raised by parents regarding unfair enrollment practices in schools.

Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro has assured teachers that the Ministry is addressing their concerns.

Some parents are still facing difficulties enrolling their children, while others are being turned away despite coming prepared in uniforms.

The University of Fiji is demanding a public apology from former Member of Parliament Niko Nawaikula for allegedly making a false statement.

Scrapping the automatic progression, or “no repeat,” policy in schools could lead to a higher student dropout rate.

The Ministry of Education is reminding students that Vodafone Fiji is up-grading its e-ticketing terminals in buses.

13,827 students have successfully registered and out of that 7,198 are complete applications says the Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service.

The Education Ministry will meet with Fiji National University and key stakeholders today to discuss concerns regarding the hike in hostel fees to $5,475 per annum.

Parents and guardians are urged to use their discretion when sending children to school during this rainy weather.

The rain in the Capital City did not dampen the spirits of students and parents this morning as the new academic year officially commenced.

Back-to-school was chaotic for students in Vuniyasi and Malakua in Nadi, today.