The Ministry of Education has assured all that it will not have a shortage of teachers despite the sacking of over 300 teachers.

The Education Ministry has announced that examinations for Years 12 and 13, will be held from January 17th for two weeks next year.

Over 22,624 Years 12 and 13 students will resume school after almost six months of closure.

High participation of females in the formal education sector is not translated into the workforce.

The Fiji National University has begun its second week of the Virtual Outreach Activities following a successful response from local and regional participants in the daily sessions.

The Education Ministry has plans to introduce a curriculum in civic and moral education from next year.

Minister for Education, Premila Kumar, says they are liaising with the tertiary institutions to delay their opening next year.

There is still no decision on when schools will reopen and the Education Ministry says they will not pre-empt as this will only cause confusion.

With the expected reopening of schools, the Education Minister says there is a need for quality teachers with a focus on digitally driven education.

The University of the South Pacific Students’ Association will be lodging a formal complaint with the Police Cybercrime Unit today.

The Fiji National University will be implementing a phased re-opening of its campuses from tomorrow.

Teachers should be empowered to hold candid discussions and not misuse the Teachers Talanoa platform for their personal agendas.