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University of the South Pacific’s private students who are not under any scholarship or loans scheme can now get financial assistance for up to 50% as the University will offset the high cost of tertiary education fo
All schools in the Northern Division will open for classes from Monday 15 February. Education Minister, Rosy Akbar says the schools in the Northern Division were damaged by the two recent cyclones and over the last
Heads of schools can make a decision to stop students from running and playing during recess and lunch time if the safety and welfare of the students is at risk. Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar has clarified thi
The Ministry of Education does not have a blanket rule to restrict children's movement in schools but schools may decide safety measures for the children. Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar has clarified this after
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar is calling for a coordinated effort to bring those children back to school who are selling pastries and other food items on the streets. We have witnessed primary school aged chil
About 1,938 students and 207 teachers have been provided psycho-social support after TC Yasa in the Northern Division. While providing an update in Parliament, Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says the program was
Good news for students of Yadua Island Primary School after a contractor adopted their school under the Ministry of Education Adopt a School Program to rebuild the damages caused by Tropical Cyclone Yasa. Yadua Isl
More than 9,000 students have been assisted with school bags and a full set of school stationery through the assistance from the Ministry of Education. Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says this assistance is thro
12,400 students and 890 teachers have been directly affected through the damages caused by Tropical Yasa as 126 schools in the country sustained damages. Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says this includes 23 earl
The Education Ministry will work with the Divisional Education Office in the North and Heads of Schools to assess the extent of damage to schools and obtain a list of students needing assistance with school stationery.
All schools in the Northern Division will remain closed until further notice while all schools in the Central, Western and Eastern Divisions will resume classes from Monday 8 February 2021. Education Minister Rosy
The TISI Sangam says the deportation of USP Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Pal Ahluwalia is an attack on University’s academic independence. National President, Sadasivan Naicker is calling on the autho
The University of the South Pacific Council has appointed a subcommittee to look at issues surrounding USP Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Pal Ahluwalia’s contract and the council will meet again on the 16th
Samoa has confirmed it will pursue moving the University of the South Pacific headquarters from Fiji to Samoa. Radio NZ is reporting that the revelation follows the Fijian government's deportation of USP Vice Chanc
The USP Special Council meeting is currently underway at the Laucala Campus and Fiji is represented by Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Education Minister Rosy Akbar, Permanent Secretary for Education Anjeela Jokh
In an effort to ensure the safety and welfare of all students, the Ministry of Education, Police, the Fiji Bus Operators Association and LTA have met to address various issues that continue to affect students and parent
The Senior Management Team of the USP is jointly undertaking the Vice-Chancellor’s duties for now after Professor Pal Ahluwalia and his wife, Sandra Price were taken into custody. USP says in a statement that unt
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, in his capacity as Minister for Immigration, should immediately rescind the deportation order of USP Vice Chancellor Profe
The Association of the USP Staff and the USP Staff Union have today expressed their grave concern and disgust at the government’s decision to deport the regional University’s Vice Chancellor and President, Professor
Students affected by Tropical Cyclone Ana have been assured by the Ministry of Education that they will be provided with the necessary assistance. Minister Rosy Akbar says they do not want parents to worry about se
