Free education, free bus fare scheme continues and $160 million for TELS
Good news for parents, with the Free Education Scheme set to continue in the next financial year after the Government allocated $61 million in the 2026/2027 National Budg
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Chance Wong turns rejection into success in Japan as Beppu City world ambassador
At just 19 years old, Chance Rolano Kisoko Waqatabu Wong is already carrying Fiji's name with pride on the international stage after being appointed Beppu City's World Am
Schools in Naitasiri, Namosi, Rewa, Ra, Lau and Kadavu to remain closed tomorrow
Most schools across Fiji will reopen tomorrow, with the Ministry of Education confirming that schools in Naitasiri, Namosi, Rewa, Ra, Lau and Kadavu will remain closed du
Ministry dismisses claims of changes to school operations, Term 3 to proceed as scheduled
Schools across Fiji will continue to operate as normal in Term 3, with the Ministry of Education confirming that there have been no changes to the 2026 academic calendar,
Education system not producing workforce with critical thinking skills - Naidu
Fiscal Review Committee Chair Richard Naidu says Fiji's education system is not fit for purpose and is failing to produce a workforce with strong literacy and critical th
Extra transport vouchers to support rural students
Additional Rural Service Licence (RSL) vouchers will be issued to transport service providers transporting students to and from school.Minister for Education Aseri Radrod
There is no place for drugs in schools and in the Deans - Radrodro
There is no place for drugs in schools or in the Vodafone Deans Trophy competition this season.That was the clear message from Fiji's Minister for Education, Aseri Radrod
National Research Council begins work following Cabinet approval
Following Cabinet approval, Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro has just convened the first virtual meeting of the 2026 National Research Council.Radrodro appointed an
Levies should not be a precondition or criterion for enrolment - Radrodro
Charging of levies should not be a precondition or criterion for the enrolment of a student into a school.That is the message from the Minister for Education Aseri Radrod
From Raiwaqa to Johns Hopkins: Fotofili honours his late parents with Master’s degree
From humble beginnings in Raiwaqa to a journey shaped by sacrifice and strong values, Jovilisi Yaya Fotofili says everything started with the lessons his parents taught h
New Education Act introduces school levies, fines for parents
Parents of students enrolled in government or government-aided schools will now pay levies charged by the school following the passing of the Education Bill 2025 in Parli
Calls for clearer definition of private schools in the Education Bill
As privately-run education continues to expand across Fiji, concerns have been raised that the Education Bill should clearly define what constitutes a private school and
Education Bill 2025 passed in Parliament
The Education Bill 2025 has been passed in Parliament, with 38 MPs voting in favour, 14 against, while three MPs did not cast their votes.While speaking in strong support
FICAC remains silent after calling in Radrodro for interview, PM yet to comment
FICAC remains silent from yesterday after we approached them for comments regarding Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro being called in for an interview at the FICAC o
Schools to remain open today
Schools will continue to operate as normal at this stage, however, the Ministry of Education is urging parents and guardians to remain alert and exercise caution as a Hea
New walkway brings safer school access for Wailotua community
Students and teachers of Wailotua District School in Wainibuka, Tailevu, now have safer and easier access to their school following the handover of a new walkway by the M
Students resume classes today as Term 2 begins- Radrodro
Thousands of students around Fiji will return to school today as Term 2 of the 2026 academic year officially begins, with the Ministry of Education maintaining its commit
Education Ministry dismisses fake school closure notice
A fake school closure notice linked to Hantavirus precautionary measures circulating on social media has been declared false by the Ministry of Education.The Ministry is
Watch Bernard and Dr Naisele on fijivillage Straight Talk on the National Skills Gap Survey Report
Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation CEO, Edward Bernard and Fiji Higher Education Commission Director, Doctor Eci Naisele will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With
Committee recommends removal of corporal punishment from Education Bill
As the Constitution already prohibits violence against children, there is no justification for including such a provision within the Education Bill.This has been in th
Higher education in Fiji must evolve beyond producing workers - Professor Shameem
Higher education institutions in Fiji must move beyond being seen solely as providers of labour for the economy and instead focus on shaping critical thinkers and future