Service delays leave rural parents scrambling for back-to-school grant

2026-01-26 - 05:15

Frustration and disappointment continue to grow among parents and guardians at the Ministry of Education office in Labasa over poor service delivery and delays in the $200 Back-to-School Assistance. Parents travelled long distances, some as far as Kia Island and parts of Bua Province, while others left their homes early in the morning seeking assistance,