Education Reform Consultations
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Tavua teacher says majority of students in secondary school cannot read or write English
Poor English results among secondary school students are one of the major challenges teachers are facing, as majority of the students do not speak in English well, and th
Marijuana use in schools is worrying – Naisele
Marijuana use in secondary schools is worrying and we have also received several cases of Year 8 students smoking marijuana as well. National Substance Abuse Advisory
Serevi Academy aims to shape the future of children and keep them away from drugs
With growing concerns over the rise in drug use and illegal activities Amongst youths, rugby legend Waisale Serevi says he is committed to helping shape the future of Fij
Drua’s signing of Mayanavanua for next season is significant - Byrne
Fiji Water Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne has labelled the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua’s signing of Flying Fijians lock Temo Mayanavanua for next season’s S
FNU Foundation receives $10,000 from China
Good news for Fiji National University students as today the FNU Foundation received $10,000 from the Chinese Government. FNU Vice Chancellor, Unaisi Nabobo-Baba says
Students have become lazy when education is free - Tavua College teacher
Free education should be given to high-performing students and those with good attendance, not to the lazy ones. This concern has been raised by Tavua College teacher
Moving indisciplined students from one school to another does not solve the issue – Rakiraki resident
A resident of Rakiraki is calling on the Education Ministry to set up an area or institution where misbehaving students can be rehabilitated rather than being sent to ano
Any VAT reduction will not mean automatic price reduction as freight costs can push up prices – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad stresses that any government that comes to power must assess revenue sources carefully, warning tha
Nadarivatu High Principal warns declining teaching standards without regular inspections
The Principal of Nadarivatu High School in Tavua, Apisalome Vunisa has raised concerns about the lack of inspections at the school, which have not taken place for quite s
ATS pays out over $6 million in compensation to workers affected by COVID-19
Good news for former and current workers of the Air Terminal Services that were affected by COVID-19 as ATS announced today that they will pay out $6.08 million in compen
Koli Sewabu appointed as Acting CEO of Fiji Rugby for the next 6 months
Former Fiji Water Flying Fijian and Rugby Executive Koli Sewabu has been appointed as Acting CEO of Fiji Rugby Football Union Ltd by the Board of Directors of the Fiji Ra
Rabuka reaffirms Govt’s commitment to the growth and development of Rotuma and its people
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka reaffirmed the Coalition Government’s unwavering commitment to the development, growth and prosperity of Rotuma and its people. T
We need to rise again – Doge
With all hope gone of making the top 6, Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Captain Mesake Doge has laid down the challenge saying they need to rise again with two games remaining
Grateful dad Jerry Ligairi is all smiles as son Alex is on the road to recovery
Grateful father and LegendFM radio personality Jerry Ligairi is all smiles as he spoke about his son Alexander’s journey to recovery after surgery, at Starship Chi
We will only take players with Fijian heritage, they have to declare for Fiji – Drua CEO
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua CEO Mark Evans says they are only taking players with Fijian heritage no further back than two generations, and they have to declare for Fiji.
Girmitiyas shaped Fiji’s identity and legacy – Prime Minister
Fiji became an economic powerhouse in the Pacific due to the hard work of the Indian migrants who arrived during the indentured labour system. While delivering his mes
Seaqaqa farmer calls for police patrols after fire destroys his crops for the 6th time
A frustrated farmer is calling on authorities to address concerns raised by farmers, after his sugarcane farm was destroyed in a fire last week. This is the 6th time f
Over 500 Indo-Fijians now hold PhDs, many from humble beginnings—Girmit researcher
About 4 years ago, 238 Indo-Fijians had attained PhDs, but it's now over 500 and many have become professors, working in countries like Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Mexico, a
Our top six hopes for the season are gone and it’s a shame the team lost to the Blues
Hopes of getting into the top six of the Shop n Save Pacific Super Rugby Pacific are gone for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua, and while the players had a lot to play for
Kamikamica calls for unity and remembrance as Girmitiyas’ legacy is honoured
As we commemorate Girmit Day, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Manoa Kamikamica says let us be a nation that not only remembers, but honours, not only comme