263 graduate from Pacific Polytech in technical training and skills development
263 students today graduated from the Pacific Polytech Nabua Campus in fields of trades, agriculture, ICT, tourism, business, health and skills development. Pacific Po
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Education comes first, our children deserve better - Immanuel
Education must come first as our children deserve better. This is the message from Assistant Minister for Finance, Esrom Immanuel to parents and teachers of Wainimala
Education Commission appointed to review curriculum, teacher quality and leadership
An Education Commission has been formally appointed today that will carry out a comprehensive review of the education system, including curriculum, teacher quality, schoo
Suravi Dance Group from India entertains hundreds at Jai Narayan College
Hundred of people gathered at Jai Narayan College in Suva to witness a captivating Odissi performance by India’s Suravi Dance Group. The classical performance d
Radrodro stresses need for strong monitoring as schools get grant and fundraising autonomy
Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro has welcomed the flexibility given to schools in terms of fundraising and the complete autonomy given to the school management of
Due to lack of grants, school repairs have been delayed - Salacakau
Following the approval for schools to host fundraising activities after the announcement of the 2025–2026 National Budget as a way to generate additional income, C
Yee and Salacakau welcome Prof. Prasad’s comments and call for a fundamental shift toward sustainability in education
Representative of Catholic Education and former Principal, Ben Salacakau and parent, lawyer and representative of Chinese Education Society, Glenis Yee say if the 2025/20
Claims of student laziness are generalised, not backed by data – Radrodro
Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro says he believes that teachers are making generalised statements regarding the concerns raised in the West about student absenteeis
NZ high school senior student donates sanitary pads to FNU Foundation
In a heartening display of youth-driven compassion, a New Zealand high school senior student Cecilia Lin has donated sanitary pads to the Fiji National University Foundat
RKS alumni and parents donate new beds to 8 students
Eight Year 13 students of Ratu Kadavulevu School will have a more comfortable night, as parents and former students of RKS came together in a heartwarming gesture to dona
Curriculum review to be completed by year end - Radrodro
The review of the National Curriculum Framework by the Ministry of Education is expected to be completed before the end of this year and a new curriculum could be rolled
Cadet Passout Parade returns to Central College Lautoka after 16 years
The Cadet Passout Parade has made a proud return to Central College Lautoka after a 16-year break which aims to instil discipline, leadership and patriotism in Fijiâ€
Students urged to fight drug abuse through education
Education is the most powerful weapon in the fight against drug abuse, says Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad, as he encouraged students to make wise and healt
Calls made for specialised subject teachers in Primary schools
A call has been made for specialised subject teachers to be allocated for Primary schools instead of just having specialised subject teachers in secondary schools. Whi
18 students, including 4 women, graduate with Certificate Deckhand for the Fisheries Sector
18 students, including four women, graduated with a Certificate in Deckhand and Fishing at the Fiji National University Pacific Centre of Maritime Studies today. Pacif
Learning and teaching in the 21st century has become challenging – Prof. Prasad
Teaching and learning have become increasingly challenging due to rapid changes in digital technology, innovation, and the rise of artificial intelligence in the 21st cen
Navuso Agricultural Technical Institute receives $198,000 excavator from Prime Minister
In a bid to support young farmers with modern equipment as a step towards greater self and economic resilience, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka handed over a brand new exc
Give vouchers rather than providing $200 for back-to-school assistance – Labasa Teacher
A teacher from Labasa is calling on the government to re-look at the $200 Back to School Assistance provided by the government to families earning a combined gross annual
Galoa Island Primary School receives new outboard engine to improve student transport
Great relief to the students of Galoa Island Primary School and Kindergarten as they were provided with a Yamaha 40-horsepower outboard engine. The Ministry of Educati
18 cents per meal for a student, not enough – Namataku teacher
Calls have been made to the Ministry of Education to re-look at the funding for operational grants for boarding primary schools, as the funding is not enough to cater for
Uni Fiji and University of Goroka sign MoU to boost Pacific academic collaboration
In a significant step towards regional integration and academic collaboration, the University of Fiji and the University of Goroka from Papua New Guinea have signed a lan