1,503 articles tagged "education"
61 percent of those graduating from the University of the South Pacific today and tomorrow are women. This has been stated by the USP Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Pal Ahluwalia during the graduation cere
The cabinet has approved a joint proposal from the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance to explore various options to support Pacific Polytech as Fiji is facing constraints in terms of availability of techn
Students on Yasawa Island had a surprise visit today from the Royal New Zealand Air Force, who delivered two tonnes of books and school supplies on behalf of the Ministry of Education. The delivery came in the midd
The Local Government Minister has taken steps in committing to the recommendations made by the Public Accounts Committee which relate to issues highlighted, discussed, and placed in the reports of the committee. Th
The careers workshop provides the right platform for careers teachers to equip them with correct information and guidance to students as they play a critical role in helping students achieve their full potential and bui
Nishaat Sadiyah Ali, who graduated with a Bachelor in Urban and Regional Planning (Honours) (First Class) with a Gold Medal says programs such as this will help in having more local urban planners and designers in the c
Some teachers of Lami High School say they and about 300 students are facing water disruptions due to low pressure however, the school says they do get proper water supply from the Water Authority of Fiji. The teac
The RKS Sports Committee, Parents Association and the Principal of Ratu Kadavulevu School today signed a 3-year agreement with CK’s Suva Bargain as their official sponsor for their sports merchandise and school wear f
Invest in your children and use education as a way out of poverty. This has been highlighted by the Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Lynda Tabuya while officiating at the prefects induction and
Not much in-depth emphasis has been directed to Technical and Vocational Education and Training programmes that paves the way forward for Fiji school dropouts. The Minister of Education highlighted this at the Manu
The Tertiary Loans and Scholarship Scheme or TELS will go in the new budget that starts in August this year. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliame Gavoka says that has been SOD
Children in rural and remote locations are expected to receive new books after executives from the Star Printery Limited handed over 17 cartons of exercise books worth $3,000 to the Minister for Women, Children and Pove
Some parents have raised concerns as children are not attending school daily and are dropping out of school. Parents say they only go to school on sports days and when they force their children to attend classes, the
Teachers are in a very vital position to recognize child sexual abuse and they must do the referrals to relevant authorities. This has been highlighted by Fiji Women's Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali while sp
Mistakes will be made and the challenges will be constant, but the test of a great leader is how you respond to the challenges that you are presented with and how you choose to move forward. This was highlighted by
The Australian Government will be providing a further $15.40 million for the rehabilitation of 9 schools and 2 health facilities under the Fiji Cyclone Recovery Programme. This follows an amendment to the Direct Fu
The Transport Assistance to students will remain at a combined household income of $16,000, and this threshold will be reviewed. This was stated by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka after a decision was taken by Cabi
President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, has reminded the 134 Fiji National University Labasa Campus graduates to always strive to give back to their communities and the country. He says as their educational and profess
Former Education Minister and Opposition MP Premila Kumar has claimed that the recent appointments in the Education Ministry are questionable, lacks transparency and are unconstitutional while Education Minister Aseri R
Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro has directed an investigation into the 30-plus appointments that were done on December 23rd, 2022, on the eve of the swearing-in of the new coalition government. While respondi
