Schools to reopen on 21st June
The Ministry of Education says schools in Fiji will now reopen on the 21st of June. The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong had earlier said we have to accept this is a time of war and during these times s
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During times of war schools and businesses close down – Dr Fong
Health Ministry’s Permanent Secretary says schools will remain closed. While responding to a question about the reopening of schools, Dr James Fong says we have to accept this is a time of war and during these ti
Akbar encourages children to keep their spirits up during extended school break
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar is encouraging children to keep their spirits up during their extended school break and has asked parents to monitor how their children are doing to ensure that their mental health is t
Ministry of Education disappointed by comments made by Ro Teimumu
The Ministry of Education says they are disappointed by comments made by Ro Teimumu Kepa in a Fiji Times article about the learning schedule for children where she said in the article that the Ministry was not providing
Ancillary staff in schools should be paid their full salaries – Education Ministry
School managements have been reminded that all ancillary staff, such as typists, gardeners, cleaners, librarians, handymen and bursars should be paid their full salaries. This is after the Ministry for Education re
Education Ministry reports individuals who allegedly sold education worksheets online
The Ministry of Education has reported individuals to the authorities after they had discovered that these people were allegedly selling worksheets for students on social media. The Ministry is urging Fijians not t
Education Ministry alleges Fiji Times of irresponsibly reporting on exam dates
The Ministry of Education has clarified that there will be no face to face examinations until the COVID threat has passed and adds they are disappointed at the Fiji Times for its article “School Examination Dates Rele
This is not the time to put firm dates on school reopening – Dr Jokhan
The Permanent Secretary for Education Dr Anjeela Jokhan says this is not the time to put firm dates on school reopening however the Ministry has also highlighted that schools are planned to open on May 24th pertaining t
Students can access revision materials on the Ministry of Education website from Monday
Students will be able to access revision materials from Term 1 on the Ministry of Education website from next Monday with school holidays extended till May 24th. The Permanent Secretary for Education Anjeela Jokhan
PS Education to have press conference on reopening of schools
Permanent Secretary for Education Anjeela Jokhan will have a press conference at 1.30pm today on the reopening of schools. Stay with us for live coverage on our website, fijivillage.
Term 1 school holidays extended until 24th May
The Term 1 school holidays has been extended until 24th May. Education Minister Rosy Akbar says with COVID-19 still an active threat in the community, this was a necessary measure to aid in COVID-containment effort
Reopening of schools to depend on COVID situation
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says in consultation with the Ministry of Education, they are considering re-opening the schools on 24th May 2021 but that judgement depends entirely on Fiji’s COVID s
It is essential to restrict the unnecessary movement of children to keep them safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19 - Akbar
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar says it is essential to restrict the unnecessary movement of children, as a precautionary measure, to keep the young ones safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the community.
Taiwan provides US$150,000 worth of solar products for people in the rural areas and outer islands
People in rural areas and outer islands will soon receive handy solar products donated by the Government of Taiwan. Solar reading lamps, solar LED radios, solar mosquito traps and solar panel 10W kits valued at US$
Health team currently contacting teachers of the school that the 14-year-old COVID-19 positive case attends – Dr Fong
A team from the Central Division Command Centre is currently contacting the teachers of the school that the 14-year-old student from Cunningham attends. The Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong confirm
Head of School suspended after sending confidential email about COVID-19 patient
The Head of School who sent a confidential email stating the name of one of Fiji’s latest COVID-19 patients has been suspended from duties until further notice. This has been confirmed by Education Minister Rosy
All schools to be closed for 3 weeks from tomorrow - Akbar
All schools will be closed from tomorrow for 3 weeks. Education Minister, Rosy Akbar confirms that they are taking this step as a COVID-19 precautionary measure. Akbar says they are bringing the holidays earli
Home economics could help reduce gender role stereotyping of household tasks – Vuniwaqa
Home economics for both boys and girls could help reduce gender role stereotyping of household tasks and promote gender equality. This was highlighted by the Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Mer
247 children withdrawn from work and sent to school since 2010
247 children have been withdrawn from work and referred to the mainstream education system including technical and vocational training centres from 1st January 2010 till 31st December 2020. Minister for Employment
Senior students allegedly assault some Under 15 rugby players of the same school after they lost their game
Two senior students of a prominent school are in custody following their alleged involvement in an assault case yesterday. Police say the two students allegedly assaulted some junior students of the same school who