Police disperse group of young people from Mead Road this morning
Police officers were deployed this morning around the Mead Road housing area, to disperse a group of young people who had gathered with the intent of causing more trouble
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Nasau twins hope to qualify for TSLS as they look forward to pursuing teaching careers
Twin brothers Nemia and Ilaisa Nasau from Naraiyawa Village in Namosi are hoping they would qualify for the Tertiary Scholarship Loan Scheme as they look forward to pursu
New desks and chairs enhance learning at Naqara Primary School in Kadavu
Good news for the students of Naqara Primary School in Ono, Kadavu as they have received much-needed classroom furniture including desks and chairs. The school has a r
UniFiji calls to scrap Information Act
The Information Act should be dumped as there are provisions in Section 25 - the Bill of Rights and Section 150 of the 2013 Constitution. This has been highlighted by
Social issues and technology are key focus for future teachers -Tanish Mani
Teachers must constantly raise awareness about the effects of social issues such as drugs, peer pressure, and other factors. This has been highlighted by tertiary stu
Medical students from Umanand Prasad School of Medicine to train in world-class PSH Hospitals’ facility
In an exciting opportunity, students from the Umanand Prasad School of Medicine and Health Sciences are set to train in a state-of-the-art 130-bed Pacific Specialist Heal
Education plays a pivotal role in nurturing children's mind to shape the future of Fiji
Education plays a pivotal role in nurturing children's minds and their mental well-being in shaping the future of Fiji This was highlighted by the Deputy Prime Ministe
Education Minister intervenes after AOG Primary School parents raise concerns over lack of chairs
As parents of Year 8 students at Assemblies of God (AOG) Primary School seek answers after expressing frustration over the lack of seating on the first day of schoolâ€
Hostel fee increase for FNU temporarily postponed– Prof. Prasad
Great news for thousands of Fiji National University students who wish to live in the university hostel as the increase in the hostel fees has been temporarily postponed.
Radrodro to meet with FNU Vice Chancellor and Pro Chancellor today
Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro says he will be meeting Fiji National University Vice Chancellor and Pro Chancellor today regarding the increase in hostel fees.
Students unable to attend school as Colo Bridge in Seaqaqa is flooded
The Colo Bridge in Seaqaqa is flooded and people living around the Navudi, Navai, Vunivere and Rokosalate areas have not been able to go to work and school from yesterday
Automatic progression is resulting in substandard student outcomes: Gounder
The automatic progression policy has resulted in students advancing without mastering key skills, leading to substandard student outcomes and to address this issue and im
Education Minister advises parents to make decision on sending children to school
Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro is advising parents to monitor the weather and make the necessary decisions on sending children to school, especially for those liv
$1.2M paid by Finance Ministry for Back to School Support
$1.2 million has been paid out by the Ministry of Finance to 6,204 students today as Back to School Support for the 2025 school year. The Ministry of Finance says out
PM urges parents to discipline their children
As Term One of the 2025 academic year begins today, the Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka highlighted that the most important thing that perhaps is lacking is discipline.
Year 13 students to receive $200 Back-to-School support this week
8,000 year 13 students beginning their final year of secondary education tomorrow will be assisted with the $200 Back-to-School support this week. Deputy Prime Ministe
Radrodro urges parents and teachers to prioritize children over kava as schools reopen
As schools across Fiji prepare to reopen tomorrow, Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro has called on teachers, parents, and guardians to take greater responsibility for
Education Ministry faces challenges with Vatuwaqa Primary School Trustees
The Ministry of Education is facing challenges in collaborating with the trustees and management of Vatuwaqa Primary School, which was destroyed by fire in December 2022.
Ashtika Prasad scores 391 out of 400 for Year 12
Balancing academic and extracurricular activities has paid off for 17-year-old Ashtika Prasad of Rishikul Sanatan College, who achieved an impressive 391/400 in the Fiji
Higher Education Commission opens office in Labasa
People in the Northern Division will now have easier access to quality education after the opening of the Higher Education Commission Fiji office in Labasa. Prime Mini
UniFiji seeks legal clarity from Online Safety Comm after an attack on Prof. Shameem and the University
The University of Fiji has sought legislative clarity from the Online Safety Commission after the Vice Chancellor, Professor Shaista Shameem and the University were targe