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
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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
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