University of Fiji and Jack’s Retail partner to launch new scholarship programme
The University of Fiji has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Jack’s Retail Pte Ltd to establish a scholarship programme aimed at expanding access to higher
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10,025 iTaukei students supported through TLTB's education assistance
Since 2024, the iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) has helped 10,025 iTaukei students through its Early Withdrawal Minors Education Assistance, which allows access to lea
Radrodro urges QVS prefects to lead with integrity and humility
Prefectship is a position of trust grounded in character, discipline, and service. The Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro delivered the message during the 2026 Prefec
Rural schools in Naitasiri and Rewa to receive modern classrooms under Japan grant
Students of Lomaivuna High School in Naitasiri and Ratu Sauvoli Memorial Primary School in Rewa are set to benefit from modern, safe and resilient learning spaces followi
True leadership built on integrity, not titles — Singh
True leadership is built on integrity, responsibility and compassion, not merely on titles.Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations Agni Deo Singh hi
Nasinu Secondary Head Boy targets bullying and discipline issues
The Head Boy of Nasinu Secondary School, Samuela Batikalou aims to change the norm at the school by addressing bullying and discipline issues among students.Batikalou tol
Respected educator and author Bhagwanji Bhindi passes away
The education community is mourning the passing of respected educator and author Bhagwanji Bhindi, whose lifelong dedication to teaching and literature left a lasting imp
Safety concerns raised after Rampur College students fell in septic tank
Investigations into the incident in which two Rampur College students fell into a septic tank during school recess have found that the students had entered an out-of-boun
Seaqaqa students left without reliable school transport, travel in cane trucks
Parents in Lalakoro, Seaqaqa say their children’s education and safety are at risk as a failing school transport service has caused students to miss weeks of class
Naitasiri grandfather seeks Govt help after Back to School Assistance allegedly misused
A concerned grandfather of Nakorovatu Village in Naitasiri is seeking assistance from the government after claiming that his grandchildren are not attending school becaus
Retired school teacher calls for anonymous reporting on drug activities
Retired school teacher and Nabua Crime Prevention Committee member Ashish Prasad has called for stronger community involvement, guaranteed anonymity for informants on dru
Alikisadra Vunitabua questions length of teacher postings during Education Bill talks
The Turaga ni Koro of Veivatuloa Village in Namosi, Alikisadra Tuiverata Vunitabua is urging the Ministry of Education to keep a closer watch on the length of time teache
Serua parents fear punishment as children refuse to go to school
Parents in Korovisilou Village, Serua, have raised serious concerns over the compulsory education provisions in the proposed Education Bill, questioning whether the law u
Former teacher calls for voucher system for Back-to-School grant
The government should provide vouchers instead of cash for Back-to-School support, as parents and guardians have been found to be abusing the $200 grant.Former teacher Pe
Calls made in Galoa to reintroduce corporal punishment for iTaukei students
Calls for the return of corporal punishment in schools — targeted specifically at iTaukei students — were raised by villagers of Galoa in Serua during submi
Korovisilou villagers in Serua call for return of corporal punishment in schools
We support the need for corporal punishment in school.This has been voiced by the villagers of Korovisilou as they presented their views to the Parliamentary Standing Com
Ministers push stronger school advocacy to tackle rising drug use among students
The Minister for Policing and Communications, Ioane Naivalurua, met with the Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro, to strengthen school-based advocacy efforts amid grow
Parents face fines or jail time under proposed compulsory education law
Parents who do not send their children to school could face fines or imprisonment under a proposed provision in the Education Bill No. 34 of 2025.The provision referred t
Dr Alpana balances motherhood and academia to earn doctorate
Balancing motherhood, sacrifice, and years of hard work, Dr Reema Alpana has achieved a major milestone for herself and her family, graduating with a PhD in Education fro
UniFiji to host Tertiary Teaching Symposium to boost academic excellence
The University of Fiji is set to host a Tertiary Teaching Symposium for its academic staff as part of its continued efforts to improve the quality of teaching and learnin
Finance Minister says errors and verification problems slow $200 Back to School Grant
Delays in the $200 Back to School Grant have largely been caused by verification issues, including incorrect telephone numbers, errors in parents’ Fiji National Pr