FTA questions Ministry of Education job advertisement over missing school details
The Fijian Teachers Association is questioning the Ministry of Education’s latest job advertisement, saying teachers have been left confused because it does not
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Pacific Polytech opens training hotel to prepare students for tourism careers
Students pursuing careers in Fiji’s tourism industry now have a new place to gain practical experience, with the Pacific Polytech Melrose Hotel officially opened i
FTA maintains 26 teachers affected in Acting Heads of Schools issue while Radrodro says there were 7
The Fijian Teachers Association maintains that 26 teachers are affected by the Acting Heads of Schools issue, despite the Ministry of Education saying that only seven nam
42 schools miss out on Free Education Grant for non-compliance
Forty-two schools did not receive the Free Education Grant last after failing to meet the Ministry of Education’s financial management and accountability requireme
Children affected by drugs should not be labelled as problem students - Human Rights Commissioner
Children affected by drugs should not simply be labelled as problem students, but supported through prevention, protection, education, accountability and compassion.This
126 students and teachers from special and inclusive schools unite to make history through song
Approximately 126 students and teachers from special and inclusive schools across Fiji are set to make history by participating for the first time in the Methodist Church
Education Minister congratulates 2026 Deans and Raluve Champions
The Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro, has congratulated all schools, students, teachers, coaches, parents, guardians and supporters who participated in the 2026 Vod
3,143 students found with drugs in 2025
1,508 primary school students and 1,635 secondary school students were found with drugs last year, an increase by 2.4 percent.  While responding to a written questi
Lal calls for stronger Hindi education to preserve standard Hindi in Fiji
Opposition MP Virendra Lal says Fiji must strengthen the teaching of standard Hindi in schools, with students given access to qualified teachers, appropriate textbooks, d
1,140 students dropped out last year, learning and economic challenges possible reason
740 primary school students dropped out of school last year, compared to 1,200 in 2024, while 400 secondary school students dropped out last year, compared to 869 the pre
Parliament unanimously passes Bill to replace Pacific Theological College with Pasifika Communities University
Parliament has unanimously passed the Bill to transform the 60-year-old Pacific Theological College into the broader Pasifika Communities University as it maintains st
Students still waiting for subsidised bus cards as Term 3 approaches
Students who have been waiting for government-funded bus cards for months could face further uncertainty as Term 3 approaches, with concerns raised in Parliament over del
Yat Sen Primary students prepare to mark 90th Anniversary
Yat Sen Primary School students are stepping up preparations for the school’s 90th anniversary celebrations by showcasing their talents through performances.The sc
Shopkeepers raise alarm over unpaid teachers forced to buy on credit, FTA members could call for industrial action
Shopkeepers have been calling the Fijian Teachers Association to raise concerns about teachers who are being forced to buy goods on credit because they have not received
Salary arrears for 318 Education Ministry staff being processed
Salary arrears owed to 318 Ministry of Education staff will be expedited and processed through Pay 17 and Pay 18.This was highlighted by Minister for Education Aseri Radr
Mother demands answers after 16-year-old daughter allegedly slapped by teacher
A frustrated mother has raised concerns after her 16-year-old daughter was allegedly slapped by a teacher at Gospel High School last Thursday.The mother Neeshu Chand says
Altercation between female Police officer and street kid in Mark Street, calls made for authorities to act regarding ongoing street kids issue
The streets of Suva City like Mark Street now have a number of street kids hassling people almost on a daily basis. Many people continue to contact fijivillage News about
From teacher to trailblazer: Rupeni Rokoratu builds a Fijian fragrance brand
Creating a proudly Fijian perfume brand capable of standing alongside the world's finest fragrances was a mission.This was shared by the founder of Perfume Fiji, Rupeni R
Education Ministry considers deploying final-year students to address teacher shortage
The Ministry of Education is working with teacher training institutions to consider deploying final-year students in high-demand subject areas to help ease teacher shorta
Education officer faces action after arranging church group's school visit without Ministry approval
A Ministry of Education officer is set to face disciplinary action after facilitating a visit by a church group to Natabua High School without the Ministry's approval.The
Those concerned over school preaching video should report it to authorities - Rabuka
People concerned about the viral video showing a preacher addressing students at a prominent secondary school in Lautoka should report the matter to the appropriate autho