Assistant Minister to the Office of the Prime Minister Sakiusa Tubuna has emphasized the importance of maintaining our cultural heritage and strong sense of community when they are overseas.

Students who are sponsored under the Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Service may work on a part-time basis for a maximum of 20 hours per week.

Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management Sakiasi Ditoka visited the Monfort Boys Town in Togalevu yesterday.

Permanent Secretary for Education Selina Kuruleca says that it is incumbent upon school leaders to establish a learning and learner-conducive environment that safeguards the well-being and development of our young individuals.

Law enforcement agencies and educational institutions are both becoming increasingly worried about the problem of student truancy.

The Ministry of Youth is working on identifying the needs of youths so they can be taken off the streets and shown the right path towards employment.

The Technical Employment and Skills Training (TEST) section and the Higher Education Commission of Fiji are working on the review of the vocational subjects in schools.

Vocational centres will soon be reintroduced to secondary schools.

The Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service is currently considering opening applications for the Tuition Only-Hardship Assistance scheme this year.

Hundreds of youth from Labasa showed interest in the Pacific Polytech booth at the Ministry of Youth exhibition at the Labasa Civic Center this week.

The Government is focusing on developing Fiji’s youthful population in order to guarantee future growth and development.

The University of Fiji has made a submission calling for a review of the Audit Act 1969.