Premila Kumar

Curfew Changes, School Start Date Changes Likely
NATION, NEWS

Curfew Changes, School Start Date Changes Likely

Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services, Dr James Fong, reiterated that imposing lockdown and suspending...

Premila Kumar: Plans to Remove Exams From Years 1 to Year 3
NEWS

Premila Kumar: Plans to Remove Exams From Years 1 to Year 3

There are plans underway to remove exams for students in Years 1 to 3 because the Ministry of Education, Heritage an...

 Nitesh Proud Of Mum’s Career
NEWS

 Nitesh Proud Of Mum’s Career

“I always look up to her as a role model, she taught me how to be disciplined, hardworking and be a caring person,...

 19 Retired Teachers Honoured
NEWS

 19 Retired Teachers Honoured

“During this COVID-19 pandem­ic, our teachers have played the role of COVID warriors either through creating awar...

Jokhan Realtors Opens In Lautoka, Keeps Growing
SUNBIZ

Jokhan Realtors Opens In Lautoka, Keeps Growing

Jokhan Realtors Ltd has grown from strength to strength. The Lautoka branch was launched by the Minister for Educati...

Minister Kumar Inspires Boarders At Adi Cakobau
NEWS

Minister Kumar Inspires Boarders At Adi Cakobau

‘I do not treat boys and girls differently - even at home with my two sons and a daughter, I treat them equally’

More Stations And Better Equipment Part Of NFA Plan
NEWS

More Stations And Better Equipment Part Of NFA Plan

More fire stations and better equipment are all part of the National Fire Authority’s (NFA) five-year strategic pl...

Ministry Of Education Announces The Revised School Plan
FIJI NEWS, NEWS

Ministry Of Education Announces The Revised School Plan

Minister Kumar said that the Year 2021 has been an extraordinary year for all Fijians and the Ministry understands t...

School Starts On January 4, 2022
FIJI NEWS, NATION

School Starts On January 4, 2022

She said there were some factors to consider and therefore they had decided to move the opening to January 4, 2022.

Fighting COVID-19, 12 To 14-Year-Olds Get Jabbed
NEWS

Fighting COVID-19, 12 To 14-Year-Olds Get Jabbed

Dr Fong assures safety of Pfizer vaccine while Education Minister encourages parents to talk to children about its b...

Minister Urges Teachers, Students To Keep Guard Up During Pandemic
NEWS

Minister Urges Teachers, Students To Keep Guard Up During Pandemic

“If we let our guards down then obviously, we are at risk and we need to keep ourselves safe,” she said.

The Fiji Teachers Confederation Is Concerned With Minister Premila Kumar’s Remarks About Teachers
FIJI NEWS, NATION

The Fiji Teachers Confederation Is Concerned With Minister Premila Kumar’s Remarks About Teachers

These teachers assumed the roles of handyman, painter and cleaner, yet there have been little remarks made by the Ho...

Teachers Urged To Pay Attention To Student Needs
SUNCITY

Teachers Urged To Pay Attention To Student Needs

“Work with your children, guide them and deal with them like they are your best friends. Treat them like your very...

Boarders Excited To Be Back In School
FIJI NEWS, NEWS, SUNCITY

Boarders Excited To Be Back In School

She described the experience of home learning on the island as one she would never forget.

Students Who Are Sick To Stay Home: Says Minister For Education
FIJI NEWS, NATION, NEWS

Students Who Are Sick To Stay Home: Says Minister For Education

Teachers are reminded that the COVID-Safe protocol in place must be strictly complied with by all students, teacher...

Teachers Hear Of Platform To Express Grief With Ministry
NEWS

Teachers Hear Of Platform To Express Grief With Ministry

“This platform is to create a check and balance system to improve the education system in the country. There will ...

 Minister Visit Schools, Hands Over Korean Government Donated Items
NEWS

 Minister Visit Schools, Hands Over Korean Government Donated Items

“We chose schools to give this equipment due to its remoteness and need of assistance. This equip­ment will assis...

 2021 School Year to Continue for Another Term in 2022, Says Kumar
NEWS

 2021 School Year to Continue for Another Term in 2022, Says Kumar

This term will be known as the fourth term, allowing students to catch up on the schoolwork they had missed out this...

Resumption Of Classes For Lower Grades Depends On Vaxx, Cyclone Season
NATION

Resumption Of Classes For Lower Grades Depends On Vaxx, Cyclone Season

Minister for Education Premila Kumar made this comment yesterday while announcing the school dates for Years 12 and ...

9-Ton Garbage Compactor Truck Allows Town Council To Keep Services In-House
NATION

9-Ton Garbage Compactor Truck Allows Town Council To Keep Services In-House

“For more than two decades the Sigatoka Town Council has been outsourcing the waste management services to a priva...

Tertiary Schools Advised To Consider 2022 Semester Start
NEWS

Tertiary Schools Advised To Consider 2022 Semester Start

“For Year 12 and Year 13, when the exam will be held there will be ample time for the markers and we are talking t...

‘We Have Teachers To Replace The 122’: Kumar
NATION

‘We Have Teachers To Replace The 122’: Kumar

She added parents should not worry because they have teachers who will take up the post of those teachers who had lo...

Over 17,000 Students Jabbed With First Dose
NATION

Over 17,000 Students Jabbed With First Dose

“The turnout is gradually improving as more students are now coming forward to receive their vaccination,” Ms Ku...

Ministry Of Education Celebrates International Day For Universal Access To Information
NATION

Ministry Of Education Celebrates International Day For Universal Access To Information

The theme this year is “The Right to Know – Building Back Better with Access to Information”. With COVID 19, t...

No Fee For Changing Names At Registration
NEWS

No Fee For Changing Names At Registration

This clarification was made in Parliament yesterday by the Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Minister for Edu...

Fully Vaccinated Teachers To Report To Work Tomorrow
NATION

Fully Vaccinated Teachers To Report To Work Tomorrow

Minister for Education Premila Kumar, says, “I strongly advise parents to get their children vaccinated as vaccine...

Health, Education Ministries To Decide On Day Care Centre Opening
NEWS

Health, Education Ministries To Decide On Day Care Centre Opening

“We must ensure everyone surrounding our children are vaccinated apart from teachers, school management, drivers (...

Minister Premila Kumar Meets The New Indian High Commissioner To Fiji
NATION

Minister Premila Kumar Meets The New Indian High Commissioner To Fiji

The Ministry over the years has received immense support in most of its identified priority areas and looks forward ...

Education Ministry Is Looking At The Option Of A Four-Term School Next Year- Kumar
NATION

Education Ministry Is Looking At The Option Of A Four-Term School Next Year- Kumar

The Ministry is looking at the option of a four Term school next year, where the first Term can be used to catch-up ...

PM Bainimarama Announces Cabinet Reshuffle
Politics

PM Bainimarama Announces Cabinet Reshuffle

The Honourable Rosy Akbar will reassume the portfolio of Women, Children, and Poverty Alleviation, a role she held f...

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