Schools around the country will be closed today due to the adverse weather conditions experienced around the country this morning.<\/p>\n
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This is a directive from the Education Ministry and the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO).<\/p>\n
The ministry has reached out to school management and they have been informed about this decision as a precautionary measure due to the adverse weather forecasted to persist over the Fiji Group until the weekend.<\/p>\n
The MoE is also liaising with public service transport providers to transport students back home.<\/p>\n
Parents and guardians are advised to take the necessary action needed to ensure that their children safely return home.<\/p>\n
The Fiji Police Force has also been advised to deploy officers to ensure students reach their homes safely.<\/p>\n
The NDMO continues to advise parents to be vigilant and ensure children are under strict supervision during this period.<\/p>\n
Together with the Fiji Meteorological Services (FMS) and the Ministry of Education, the Fiji NDMO will continue to monitor the situation and issue advisories accordingly.<\/p>\n
Source – FBC News<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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