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
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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
Former teacher Petero Delasau wants reintroduction of corporal punishment
Petero Delasau, a former teacher from Veivatuloa Village in Namosi, has called for the reintroduction of corporal punishment in the education system.While making his subm
FWRM calls for mandatory sexuality education in schools
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement is calling for Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE), also known as family life education, to be made mandatory in all schools t
Higher Education Comm orders immediate shutdown and registration of all student recruitment agencies
The Higher Education Commission has given the directive that all student recruitment agencies operating in Fiji cease operations immediately and contact the Commission to
Health Ministry distributes cleaning equipment to RKS and QVS, inspects boarding facilities at Nasinu
The Ministry of Health has been out and about in schools, ensuring they have the appropriate tools to create the right environment for learning.This week, the Minister fo
New secondary school opens in Naitasiri
Naboro Junior Secondary School has officially opened in Naitasiri, providing greater access to secondary education for students from surrounding rural communities.The sch
Higher Education Commission steps up talks to protect students from overseas exploitation
Over the last few weeks the Fiji Higher Education Commission has been meeting with stakeholders to try and combat the way some of our people and students are being exploi
Jennifer Grey set to return as Frances's “Baby” Houseman in new Dirty Dancing film
Nearly four decades after the 1987 classic captured hearts around the world, Jennifer Grey is set to return as Frances 'Baby' Houseman in a new Dirty Dancing film. Speaki
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
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