Head teachers will follow the law on corporal punishment -Rura
The Fiji Head Teachers Association has reiterated its commitment to abiding by the law, particularly the Ministry of Education's stance against corporal punishment in sch
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Rabuka reminds students to stay focused as academic year begins
As thousands of students return to class for the new school year, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reminded them that education remains the foundation of a stronger and
FTU rejects corporal punishment, calls for alternative discipline measures
The Fiji Teachers Union (FTU) has maintained its stance that it does not condone corporal punishment.When asked by fijivillage News about its position on the push by the
Verification issues behind delays in $200 Back-to-School payments
Parents who are still waiting to receive the government’s $200 Back-to-School Assistance have largely been affected by changes in their personal details, particula
Radrodro explains reasons for Ministry's over expenditure
Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro says if the redeployment of funds from the Ministry would not have occurred in the 2024-2025 financial year, the over expendi
Family travels from Nadi to Suva to find affordable school shoes
Determination and sacrifice marked one family's back-to-school journey as 59-year-old Asaeli Saumaka and his wife travelled from Nadi to Suva in search of affordable and
Naweni Secondary School opens, ending long travel for students in Natewa
Students in Natewa in Cakaudrove, Vanua Levu will no longer have to travel long distances for secondary education after the opening of Naweni Secondary School.While speak
TSLS clarifies continued scholarships for psychology, counselling, and sociology
The Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service has clarified that they continue to provide scholarships for Psychology, Counselling and Sociology under the Minimum Cut Off M
Service delivery expected to improve as 41 civil servants graduate from FLIPS
Service delivery by civil servants is expected to improve as 41 civil servants have graduated from the first Introduction to Government Machineries programme. While sp
Views expressed by Dr Reddy are his alone, not USP's - USP
The University of the South Pacific says the views expressed in an opinion article by Senior Fellow at USP’s Graduate School of Business and former FijiFirst
60% back corporal punishment in school - FTA
60 percent of respondents support retaining corporal punishment in schools, according to the Fijian Teachers Association during its submission to Parliament on the Educat
FTA oppose corporal punishment ban, cite discipline crisis in schools
The Fijian Teachers Association has opposed a total ban on corporal punishment in schools, saying such a move would worsen disciplinary problems and place further strain
Nearly 30% of iTaukei students fail Year 8, GCC tells Parliamentary Committee
iTaukei children in rural communities are falling behind at alarming rates, with nearly 30 percent failing Year 8 examinations and around 20 percent dropping out by Year
Vodafone encourages parents to redeem school bus cards via e-Transport app before school starts
With less than a week for the first school term to commence, Vodafone Fiji is reminding parents and guardians that topping up and redeeming their child’s school bu
UniFiji slams Dr Reddy’s tertiary funding comments as misguided
The University of Fiji says USP’s Dr Mahendra Reddy’s remarks on tertiary education funding shows ignorance of the role of universities in nation-building.T
Rohan Singh set to become first Nephrologist in his family
As many students prepare to begin their first year at university, Rohan Singh is setting out to become the first nephrologist in his family.Singh, who was also a Bhawania
Vosarogo says FNU reassignment going ahead
On the return of the Prime Minister, the legislative change requirement on the reassignment of the Fiji National University to the Prime Minister will be introduced into
Rakiraki parent urges responsible use of back-to-school funds
A concerned parent from Rakiraki is urging parents to use the $200 Back-to-School assistance support wisely after it was released last Friday.Chris Kumar says he has seen
New gym to be established at Navosa Central College
Navosa Central College is set to receive a new gym facility aimed at supporting local youth, promoting fitness, and strengthening community wellbeing.The project comes in
Fiji Museum hosts colourful Rangoli Workshop celebrating Indian folk art
The vibrant tradition of Indian Rangoli came alive at the Fiji Museum yesterday, as Indian folk art enthusiast Rashmi Ahalawat led an engaging workshop for the local comm
Father urges parents to view Back-to-School spending as investment in children despite rising cost of living
With only a week remaining before schools reopen on January 26, parents and guardians across Fiji are busy preparing for the new academic year, with back-to-school shoppi