The journey to school carries a silent threat for far too many of our children, particularly those attending schools that border bustling highways or are nestled in the more remote communities.

The highest number of new scholarships awarded this year has been in the area of Technical and Vocational Education and Training, reflecting the government’s commitment to aligning education policies with employment and workforce demands.

Efforts are underway to address pressing educational challenges, with a focus on enhancing infrastructure, improving teacher quality, and expanding access to technology.

The Education Act is undergoing a major overhaul to align with modern education needs.

Cabinet has discussed the need for strategic policy decisions to improve education quality based on the final results of the 2024 Fiji Year 8 Examination, Fiji Year 12 Certificate Examination and Fiji Year 13 Certificate Examination.

University of Fiji Vice Chancellor Professor Shaista Shameem has paused the development of new programs at the university.

The Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Service Board is planning to further expand access to education in the next financial year.

Fiji’s two major teacher unions are urging all educators to follow proper grievance procedures when raising concerns about salary delays and other issues.

The Education Minister is urging parents to be more involved in their children’s education, both emotionally and practically.

The Minister for Education has urged staff to follow the proper channels when raising grievances.

The Fiji Teachers Association has committed to easing educational access for underprivileged students.

The review of archaic legislation, such as the Education Act 1966, is long overdue.