As the eagerly anticipated back-to-school support application window prepares to open next Monday, the Ministry of Education is rallying the heads of schools and teachers to play a pivotal role in the effective implementation of this government initiative.

A total of $45 million has been allocated to assist students in the 2024 academic year through the back-to-school initiative.

Minister for Women Lynda Tabuya conducted a site visit to the Australia Pacific Training Coalition Workshop in Walubay yesterday.

The Education Ministry has received complaints from the public about unfair criteria imposed by prominent secondary schools in major urban areas.

Six students of Cikobia District School in Vanua Levu are sitting for their Fiji Year Eight Examination despite the water shortage on the island.

Women from the province of Lomaiviti have launched an initiative to address the social issues that persist in the province.

Forestry Minister, Kalaveti Ravu, stresses it is important to educate and train people to take care of our forests.

Multi-Ethnic Affairs Minister, Charan Jeath Singh has announced that the High Commission of India has generously offered approximately 100 scholarships for Fijian students.

The attrition rates for scholarship and loan schemes are alarmingly high, pointing to a significant issue that demands urgent attention.

The Ministry of Education has disclosed the official school term dates for the academic year 2024.

Apart from the realignment of human capital development investments, there is a need to revitalize technical and vocational education and training.

The imbalance between the influx of higher education graduates into the job market and the demands of the business sector is stark and concerning.