The Honourable Aseri Radrodro, Minister for Education, officially inaugurated the Higher Education Commission of Fiji (HECF) office in Lautoka. This new office comes on the heels of the recently opened Labasa office in the Northern Division, furthering the government’s commitment to providing equal educational opportunities to all Fijians, regardless of their location.
In his address, the Minister highlighted the crucial role of the HECF in maintaining the quality and standards of higher education nationwide. The Lautoka office will serve as a vital center for the Western Division.
During the event, the Minister also launched the 4Rs Online Portal, a new digital platform designed to simplify regulatory processes for higher education institutions in Fiji. The portal streamlines applications for Recognition, Registration, Review, and Renewal of institutions, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accountability within the sector.
Certificates of Recognition and Registration were awarded to several institutions at the ceremony, including:
• Makeup Academy – Certificate of Recognition
• Institute of Democracy and Electoral Education (Fiji Elections Office) – Recognition
• Vivekananda Technical Centre – Provisional Registration
• Universal Academy of Beauty Therapy – Full Registration
• Australia Pacific Management and Training Pte Ltd – Full Registration
• Chevalier Training Institute – Renewal of Registration
• Ministry of Youth and Sports – Renewal of Registration
Hon. Radrodro encouraged students, parents, and all relevant stakeholders to visit the new office for assistance with higher education inquiries and to utilize the new online portal for a more efficient regulatory process.
This initiative marks a significant advancement in aligning the education sector with the objectives outlined in Fiji’s National Development Plan, addressing labor shortages, and ensuring quality education is accessible to all Fijians
