$200 Back-to-School payments begin for 185,000 students
Around 185,000 students will be paid in the first batch this afternoon as the Ministry of Finance begins rolling out the $200 Back-to-School Assistance for the 2026 schoo
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Back to School Assistance payments begin today
Back to School Assistance payments for the 2026 school year will begin today, with $40 million allocated for the programme in the 2025–2026 National Budget.Mini
Pacific Polytech Chair rejects Maharaj’s call to halt funding
Following a call by Opposition MP Alvick Maharaj to halt future grants to Pacific Polytech, and allegations regarding staff pay, Pacific Polytech Chair, Do
FCOSS urges government to consider education vouchers for back-to-school assistance
The government should consider issuing education vouchers instead of cash for back-to-school assistance to prevent misuse and ensure the support benefits children as inte
Eroni Daunibau puts children’s education first priority
Eroni Daunibau says one of his key responsibilities as a father is ensuring that his three children’s school needs are prepared before the school year begins.He sa
FENC Fiji urge parents to use $200 back-to-school assistance for children’s education
With the government's $200 Back-to-School assistance payment coming out this Friday, parents have been urged to use the assistance strictly for their children’s ed
Families celebrate exam success at Examinations and Assessment Office
Seventeen-year-old Tirisiana Dauveiqaravi has made her family proud after receiving her Year 12 External Exam results today.While speaking to fijivillage News at the Exam
5,780 vulnerable children to receive education assistance from FENC in 2026
A total of 5,780 vulnerable children across Fiji will receive education assistance in 2026 after the Foundation for the Education of Needy Children (FENC Fiji) completed
Year 12 results out today, 74% pass rate
Great news for students as the Fiji Year 12 Certificate Examination (FY12CE) provisional results are out today.Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro says a total of 12,02
New teachers’ quarters commissioned at Burebasaga District School
Teachers at Burebasaga District School in Rewa will now have access to safe and improved accommodation following the commissioning of newly constructed teachers’ q
Radrodro expresses gratitude to teachers, parents, and students in 2026 New Year's message
Extend love and grace to all mankind and protect and nurture all living things. As we welcome the dawn of 2026, Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro has called upon all
Eleta Vakaweka takes produce to Lami to fund children's school needs
As the festive season continues, Eleta Vakaweka from Wainimakutu Village in Namosi has started selling her produce in Lami Town to prepare for her children’s back-
Deepti Devi earns PhD for study on Kavalactone Content in Fiji Kava
Deepti Darshani Devi has graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy from the Fiji National University for her thesis titled Analysis of Kavalactone Content of Roots and Rhizom
Double celebration for 20-year-old Sera Nawaqa
While many are celebrating the festive season with feasts and gifts, 20-year-old Sera Nawaqa is marking the occasion with a personal achievement after graduating from the
Mau Village launches after-school classes to support students
The Education Committee from Mau Village in Namosi has introduced a new initiative as from the beginning of Term 1, children attending Mau Primary School will have extra
Single father named Best Overall Trainee from Valelevu Youth Training Centre
Christmas will be especially meaningful this year for Ratu Peni Todua, a 31-year-old single father from Toga, Rewa, as he celebrates not only the festive season but also
41 trainees graduate with Music certificates
This Christmas will be extra special for 41 trainees who have graduated with a Certificate IV in Music from the Youth Training Centre Valelevu, marking a proud milestone
Vanua leaders urged to partner with tertiary institutions for better training
Kofera Trust Secretary Samuela Tuidraki is encouraging Vanua leaders to work closely with tertiary training institutes to ensure their villagers receive appropriate train
Education Ministry stresses location allowance delays due to incomplete school submissions
The Ministry of Education has reaffirmed that the welfare of teachers and staff remains a top priority, particularly for those serving in rural, remote, and maritime loca
Pending payments for personnel engaged in the 2025 National Examinations is finalized
Pending payments for all personnel engaged in the 2025 National Examinations, including coders, supervisors, and markers for years 8, 12, and 13 is currently being finali
Year 13 exams results released today with 95% pass rate
The Fiji Year 13 Examination Provisional Results will be released today at 10am, with 95 percent of students passing compared to 89 percent last year.Minister for Educati