The Ministry of Education confirms that 5 teachers from Rotuma and 6 teachers from Lakeba are awaiting for the next available boat back to their respective stations.
Reports received from the Director Primary Education confirms that the teachers were in Suva and attended a week-long workshop on Health Promoting Schools and are reporting at the Eastern Education Office, and the Curriculum Development Unit, while waiting for their boat.
The boat for Rotuma is expected to leave tomorrow while the boat for Lau will leave on Monday.
Filipe Bole
Minister for Education, National Heritage, Culture and Arts, Youth and Sports, Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment.