Navin Raj Shayam appointed as PS for Education
Navin Raj Shayam has been appointed as the Permanent Secretary for Education. In a statement, Chairman of the Public Service Commission Luke Rokovada says Shayam has e
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Teachers using more time in monitoring students behaviour and less time teaching – Rakiraki teacher
A concerned teacher from Rakiraki has revealed that they are now spending more time monitoring student behaviour and less time teaching the students, with student behavio
Education Reform Consultations
The Ministry of Education is holding consultations across Fiji as part of the nationwide review of the Education Act 1966. /+ARTICLE-305146+ARTICLE/ /+ARTICLE-305155+AR
Tavua teacher says majority of students in secondary school cannot read or write English
Poor English results among secondary school students are one of the major challenges teachers are facing, as majority of the students do not speak in English well, and th
Students hang from carriers and some sit on top to get to school in Ra – concerned parent
A parent and teacher of a school in the interior of Ra has raised concerns about the safety of rural students as some of them have resorted to hanging or sitting on top o
Serevi Academy aims to shape the future of children and keep them away from drugs
With growing concerns over the rise in drug use and illegal activities Amongst youths, rugby legend Waisale Serevi says he is committed to helping shape the future of Fij
Students have become lazy when education is free - Tavua College teacher
Free education should be given to high-performing students and those with good attendance, not to the lazy ones. This concern has been raised by Tavua College teacher
Moving indisciplined students from one school to another does not solve the issue – Rakiraki resident
A resident of Rakiraki is calling on the Education Ministry to set up an area or institution where misbehaving students can be rehabilitated rather than being sent to ano
Nadarivatu High Principal warns declining teaching standards without regular inspections
The Principal of Nadarivatu High School in Tavua, Apisalome Vunisa has raised concerns about the lack of inspections at the school, which have not taken place for quite s
Education Ministry urges students to redeem e-Transport cards ahead of Term 2
Ministry of Education has confirmed that students can now redeem their e-Transport cards, as it has been successfully topped up. Students with blue subsidised cards ar
Doctor Eci Naisele welcomed as the new Director of Higher Education Commission
Doctor Eci Naisele, the new Director of Higher Education Commission of Fiji has been welcomed in high spirits by staff members and other members of the educational sector
Teachers are nation builders: University of Fiji lecturer inspires at Fiji Teachers Union meeting
A well-supported teacher is empowered to put in more effort and inspire more people, and a child who is given proper attention and support in the pursuit of education bec
Racial narrative on scholarship funding is unfortunate and divisive - Pacific Polytech Chair
It is most unfortunate that some sections of policy makers - led by educationists - continue to harp on racial allocation of scholarship funding. Pacific Polytech Chai
Radrodro says scholarship allocation will only be given to those who applied
Many people have been discussing the distribution of the 8,700 scholarships for 2025, with the majority of recipients reportedly being of iTaukei ethnicity. With the b
Grammar Head Boy leads 998 students for Cadet pass-out and awarded the Baton of Honour for leadership
Ratu Inoke Rabukawaqa, the Head Boy of Suva Grammar School, led 998 students during their Cadet Passout Parade and was awarded the Baton of Honour for leadership. The
Principals must bridge gaps in teaching and learning to shape the future of education – Radrodro
School heads are in a position to influence both teachers and students, shaping the future of generations to come. While speaking at the closing of the 131st Fiji Prin
Principals unite for 2025 Fiji Principals Conference on shaping the future of education
Principals from various schools around the country are currently taking part in the 2025 Fiji Principals Conference at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva. President of th
FICAC does not have jurisdiction to deal with Aseri Radrodro complaint
FICAC confirms that it does not have jurisdiction to investigate matters related to employment decisions, such as terminations and recruitments within the Ministry of Edu
Education Ministry sets up disaster risk resilient department
The Ministry for Education has set up a disaster risk resilient department to look after any disasters that are confronting schools in the various districts and divisions
Concerns raised over the outdated curricula in secondary and tertiary institutions and decline of vocational education
Participants attending a high-level stakeholder meeting called by Deputy Prime Minister, Manoa Kamikamica to confront Fiji’s growing skills gap, has raised concern
23 Macuata participants complete training to become self-sufficient
23 participants from the province of Macuata who are part of the Welfare Graduation Program will now be able to be self-sufficient after completing the economic empowerme