Education Ministry expected to get the biggest budget allocation
Education Ministry expected to get the biggest budget allocation
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fijivillage.com
22/11/2012
The Education Ministry is expected to get the biggest budget allocation again next year.
This year 6 new infant schools were constructed in Cakaudrove, Wainunu, Vatubalavu, Yasawa and Lekutu.
The Education budget allocation was $257 million for this year which is an increase of $9 million.
Three junior secondary schools were also upgraded to Form 6 this year.
These schools were Bemana, Nabala and Ratu Luke Junior Secondary Schools.
The free text book and bus fare scheme for students continued this year.
For tertiary education, $28 million was provided to Fiji
National University to support its capital development and operations.
The University of the South Pacific received $36 million and will have a 5% increase in tuition fees from next year across the board.
University of Fiji received $3 million.
Story by: Filipe Naikaso
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