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In a momentous cultural ceremony, the Yavusa Lemaki of the Vanua o Kabara, Lau, officially handed over the newly constructed Fiji National University (FNU) Nadi Campus ‘Big Bure’ to FNU Chancellor and Chair of Counc
18-year-old Sisa Saukawa from Wainika, Cakaudrove, Vanua Levu has faced numerous challenges growing up in a remote village, yet his determination and hard work have earned him the prestigious Dux Award at Nadogo Central
Hard work, dedication and unwavering support from family and teachers have helped Shreya Ridhima Sharma achieve a proud milestone as the Dux of Labasa Sangam College. Speaking to fijivillage News, Sharma says it is
A mother of eight from Nuku Village on the remote island of Moala in Lau breathes a sign of relief after receiving the government's $200 Back-To-School assistance to help her buy the educational needs of her children.
For 15-year-old cousins Napolioni Buluvakaca and Rachel Tuidama, being awarded the Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year at Gospel High School is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. The cousins ha
If a teacher is absent because of leave, then it is a valid reason to be absent. This was highlighted by Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro as he says all teachers are entitled to all kinds of leave as they are
Good news for parents as the Government $200 Back to School Support application deadline has been moved to 5pm next week Friday. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad, says the
Facing behavioural and academic challenges earlier in the year did not deter Year 13 student Vaseva Apikali from achieving over 300 marks in her annual exams as she was awarded the Principal's Award during the Assemblie
The National Fire Authority held its first-ever national fire drill competition at the Marist Brothers High School Ground this morning, showcasing their skills, coordination, and preparedness for any emergencies. P
Gospel High School’s Dux for 2024, Ilisoni Ramasibana Turogo, dedicated his award to his late mother, Mere Vakayamo, who passed away just two months ago. Turogo shared that while he was excited to receive the awa
Overcoming his fears and doubts has motivated 14-year-old Lazarus Tuisinu to work even harder and be awarded the 2024 Dux Award during the CMF Primary School Annual Prize Giving today. The Nawaikama, Gau boy says h
Sacrifices have paid off for 12-year-old Solomone Catarogo after he was awarded the Dux Award for Navoalevu Primary School in Vanua Levu. While speaking to fijivillage News, Catarogo says he used to wake up at 5am
Discussions are still ongoing regarding the scrapping of the automatic progression system despite failure which has been used in the education system over the last few years. Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro s
Yuvika Sharma was overjoyed after her hard work paid off when she received the Dux Award at the Navosa Central College prize-giving ceremony today. Sharma achieved an impressive 367 out of 400 in the Year 13 Annual
Fijian children, both in Fiji and abroad now have access to a new resource that brings the beauty of their culture into their learning. The co-founders of Baka Books, Adarshini Vikash, Samantha Magick and Akanisi V
Urgent action needs to be taken as the Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro confirms English has an average national percentage pass rate of 57 percent in the Fiji 8th Year Exam in the last three years. Mathemati
Outdated teaching methods, inadequate resources in rural areas, low attendance and poor parental engagement such as not monitoring homework and not attending school meetings are being blamed for the 6,000 Year 8 student
It was a proud and emotional moment for Valavia Tasala of Seaqaqa Central College as she dedicated her Dux Award to her late mother, who passed away last year. In an interview with fijivillage, Tasala shared that a
A total of 327 students celebrated the rewards of their hard work as they graduated this morning from The University of Fiji's Saweni Campus in Lautoka. The students graduated from the Centre of i-Taukei Studies, S
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says it is critical to address the issue regarding the disciplinary processes in schools following reports of serious incidents raised regarding bullying and assaults at Queen Victoria Sc
