Education

TSLS fails to exhaust budget as TVET spots go begging

Lack of interest by students was a key reason the Tertiary Scholarships and Loan Scheme was unable to fully utilise the $112.9 million allocated to it in the 2022-2023 National Budget.

March 27, 2026 8:10 am
 

Education

Pacific Polytech urges stronger focus on student nutrition

Pacific Polytech is calling for greater emphasis on student health and nutrition in the proposed Education Bill, arguing that learning outcomes cannot be improved without addressing basic welfare needs.

March 27, 2026 8:09 am
 

News

Ministry reviews laws to close gaps in child and family protection

The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection is moving to close gaps in key child protection and family laws, amid growing concerns about how existing legislation is being implemented.

March 27, 2026 8:08 am
 

News

Call to integrate traditional knowledge into environmental laws

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is urging lawmakers to incorporate guidance from river and coastal communities to strengthen Fiji’s environmental laws.

March 27, 2026 8:07 am
 

Education

FWCC condemns corporal punishment in schools

The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre strongly condemns all forms of corporal punishment in schools, saying violence against children can never be justified as discipline.

March 27, 2026 7:02 am
 

News

Fire at primary school sparks safety concerns

A major fire was averted at Yat Sen Primary School in Flagstaff, Suva, on Wednesday afternoon.

March 27, 2026 6:59 am
 

Education

New book explores Bollywood’s golden age

Bollywood songs are more than entertainment – they are now being recognised as a subject of serious academic study, a message highlighted in a new book launched by the University of Fiji.

March 27, 2026 6:54 am
 

News

Needle Syringe program is sensitive but necessary: Expert

While the Needle Syringe Program is regarded as one of the most effective ways of minimizing the spread of HIV infections, it is a sensitive approach and may trigger public resistance.

March 26, 2026 5:05 pm
 

News

Dreketi school dispute keeps students out of class

Fifteen students at Dreketi Primary School have been absent from classes for the past three days, as tensions escalate between parents and school management over alleged discriminatory treatment.

March 26, 2026 5:04 pm
 

News

Fiji targets transit market for tourism boost

Fiji is looking to unlock new tourism revenue streams by targeting transit passengers who pass through the country each year without staying.

March 26, 2026 5:03 pm
 

Court

Former government tender board secretary testifies in health tender trial

The former secretary of the Government Tender Board testified in the Suva High Court that no board papers were received for CTN 66/2011 and CTN 153/2011 in the health tender trial involving former senior government officials.

March 26, 2026 5:02 pm
 

News

UniFiji signs landmark MOU with Tuvalu

The University of Fiji has signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding with Tuvalu, marking it’s first-ever agreement with a sovereign nation.

March 26, 2026 5:00 pm

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