Mahendra and Maya Tappoo receive highest civilian honour for their leadership
Mahendra Tappoo and Maya Tappoo have been recognized as Companions of the Order of Fiji, the highest civilian honour, during a special investiture ceremony at State House
Tag: Children
Radrodro says climate change now a major education challenge
Fiji’s education system is being reshaped to better respond to climate change, with Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro stressing the urgent need for climate-sma
Rooster partners with WOWS Kids Fiji to support children with cancer
Rooster Poultry (Pte) Limited has announced a new three-year partnership with WOWS Kids Fiji, committing $45,000 in cash and in-kind to support children diagnosed with ca
Schools to reopen for classes tomorrow
All schools will reopen tomorrow.Schools were closed from last Monday, 6 April, due to Tropical Cyclone Vaianu.Some schools were also used as evacuation centres during th
Human Rights Commission calls for views on rights of children with disabilities
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is calling on communities, families, caregivers, and stakeholders nationwide to submit their views for a landmark
1,414 students with autism enrolled across Fiji’s education system
A total of 1,414 students with autism are currently enrolled across Fiji’s education system.The update was shared as Fiji joined the global community in observing
Over 2,000 Fijians upskilled through Westpac financial literacy training
More than 2,000 Fijians across the Central, Northern and Western Divisions have been upskilled through free financial literacy training by Westpac Fiji in the past six mo
Parents urged to value children as Palm Sunday celebrations unite families in faith
We should ensure that children are made to feel valued, and parents must understand the important role they play in raising a child.This is the heartfelt message from Cal
Rev Turagavou encourages children to grow in faith, love and hope
The President of the Methodist Church in Fiji, Reverend Dr. Semisi Turagavou is encouraging children to grow in faith, love, and hope as they take part in Palm Sunday cel
FWCC condemns corporal punishment and calls for stronger protection of children
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre strongly condemns any form of corporal punishment in schools and reiterates that violence against children can never be justified un
Police can prosecute parents for negligence if their children live on the streets - Kuruleca
Permanent Secretary for Women, Children and Social Protection Selina Kuruleca says Police can now prosecute parents for negligence if their children continue to live on t
East Wing lift at CWM Hospital out of service again due to mechanical fault, repairs underway
The East Wing lift at the CWM Hospital, which was repaired on the 12th of this month, is once again out of operation due to a mechanical fault.fijivillage News has receiv
Children urged to keep faces clean to prevent trachoma
Students of Maloku Primary and Kindergarten School in Moala, Lau, are being encouraged to maintain proper facial hygiene as part of ongoing efforts to prevent the spread
Rising dental issues among children a growing concern - Dr Lalabalavu
Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu has raised concerns over the increasing number of dental problems among children in Fiji, warning that the country’s
Para-athletes to compete at Coca-Cola Games for the first time - Athletics Association GS Colati
For the first time, para-athletes will compete in the Coca-Cola Games this year, marking a historic step towards greater inclusivity in secondary school athletics in Fiji
Coca-Cola Games Grand Stand ticket price increases to $60 to support young athletes
Ticket prices for the grandstand at this year’s Coca-Cola Games will increase to $60 for all three days, with the additional funds set to support Fiji’s sec
4,081 Back to School assistance applications flagged for verification
With Term 1 well underway,the Ministry of Finance says 4,081 applications for the Back to School assistance programme were identified with issues, including duplicate
Beacon Learning Centre’s Fruity Whimsy event blends fun activities with autism awareness
Raising awareness about autism and promoting inclusivity for children with special needs was a key focus during the “Fruity Whimsy†event organised by Beacon
Police investigate alleged hot water attack on 15-Year-Old in Lautoka
A 15-year-old boy is admitted at the Intensive Care Unit at the Lautoka Hospital after he was allegedly attacked by two people who poured hot water on him on Monday. T
All schools will be closed today
All schools across Fiji will be closed today, as heavy rain and flooding continue to affect parts of the country. Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro has announced the
Condom use needs to increase, we need the needle syringe programmes now - Dr Mitchell
21 percent of people living in Fiji do not use condoms when they should, and families are not having this conversation.This sobering reality was highlighted by Dr Jason M