Education Ministry expected to get the biggest budget allocation

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