Young learners at Vunidawa Primary School in Cakaudrove are continuing to attend classes in a converted teacher’s quarters as the school seeks support to build a dedicated early childhood education classroom.

The Higher Education Commission’s funding formula is drawing scrutiny after revelations that 97 percent of government grants go to universities, while only three percent is shared among non-university institutions.

Schools in Taveuni are awaiting the Ministry of Education’s approval before allowing students to return to Taveuni Buses, despite the company confirming school services will resume today.

The Higher Education Commission has responded to concerns over the sharp reduction in funding for Pacific Polytech, whose allocation dropped from $7 million to $500,000.

Substance abuse concerns among young people are driving a stronger push for action inside schools.

The Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service has welcomed the government’s decision to restore 60 percent of the one percent training levy towards skills development, stating that this is an important step in preparing the future workforce.

Teaching children to care for the environment from a young age is key to building a cleaner and more sustainable Fiji, according to the Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Lynda Tabuya.

The National Training and Productivity Centre of the Fiji National University has committed to delivering industry-relevant training to strengthen ethics, customer service, and professionalism in the real estate sector.

Efforts to preserve and promote the Hindi language are gaining renewed attention, with National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad urging families and communities to play a greater role in keeping the language alive.

The Real Estate Agents Licensing Board has just signed a memorandum of understanding with the Fiji National University to launch a professional education programme and a continuing professional development system for Fiji’s real estate industry.

More vulnerable children in Naitasiri will now have access to computers for their education after Bondwell donated desktop computers to two Foundation for the Education of Needy Children in Fiji (FENC) Learning Centres.

The Tertiary Scholarship and Loan Services is stepping up efforts to ensure student financial assistance is used for its intended purpose, amid growing concerns about the misuse of funds.