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
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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
Radrodro urged to follow law and stop appointing Old Boys to Govt positions - Manumanunitoga
The Minister for Education is being urged to follow proper procedures and legal requirements by advertising vacant positions and allowing them to remain open for six mont
Tokaimalo Secondary School opens doors to rural students in Ra
Despite limited resources, teacher shortages and network challenges, Tokaimalo Secondary School in Ra is working hard to improve the literacy and numeracy skills of its Y
St Bedes athletes from Savusavu overcome rural challenges to compete at Coca-Cola Games
Despite the many challenges faced by rural schools, twelve athletes from St Bede’s College in Savusavu have defied the odds to participate in the 2026 Coca-Cola Ga
18 special schools built as focus remains on inclusive education - Radrodro
18 special schools have been built to cater for the accessibility needs of students with disabilities.Education Minister Aseri Radrodro highlighted this while responding
Students mark world water day despite earlier disruptions
Students of Vatukoula Convent Primary School in the Western Division have commemorated World Water Day 2026, despite earlier disruptions caused by adverse weather, Whi
New library in Urata Community aims to strengthen literacy
The Urata Community Library was officially opened by the Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro, as part of Government efforts to strengthen literacy and improve access t
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
Radrodro urges proper contract submission to fast-track teacher salary payments
The Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro, is urging teachers who have not yet received their salaries to ensure their contracts are correctly submitted to avoid further
Education remains important for all Fijians
The Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening public education and ensuring equitable access to quality l
Dr Nayasi emphasises phonics approach to strengthen iTaukei literacy
The Fiji National University’s Assistant Professor at the College of Humanities, Education and Law, Doctor Kasanita Nayasi is placing a strong focus on phonemic aw