The Minister for Education, Honourable Aseri Radrodro, officially opened the Higher Education Commission of Fiji (HECF) office in Lautoka.This new office follows the recent opening of the Labasa office in the Northern Division, as part of the government’s commitment to ensuring equal educational opportunities for all Fijians, regardless of their location.
In his address, the Minister emphasized the importance of the HECF’s role in ensuring the quality and standards of higher education across the nation. The High Education Commission Office, Lautoka office, will serve as a key hub in the Western Division.
During the event, the Minister, Hon Radrodro, also launched the 4Rs Online Portal, a new digital platform designed to streamline regulatory processes for higher education institutions in Fiji. The portal facilitates applications for Recognition, Registration, Review, and Renewal of institutions, improving efficiency, transparency, and accountability in the sector.
Certificates of Recognition and Registration were presented to several institutions during 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
• 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 stakeholders to visit the newly opened office for any assistance with their higher education inquiries and to make use of the new online portal for smoother regulatory processes.
This move is a significant step forward in aligning the education sector with the goals outlined in Fiji’s National Development Plan, helping to address labor shortages and ensuring quality education is accessible to all Fijians.
