The Fiji Teachers Union has warned of a growing shortage of teachers in both primary and secondary schools.

The FNU Foundation received a boost of $10,000, which will benefit underprivileged students and support education-focused initiatives at the University.

The Ministry of Education has announced that all students can now redeem their eTransport cards for Term 2 of this academic year.

The Ministry of Education has launched a fast-track recruitment strategy by identifying and recruiting potential teachers directly from high schools and fast-tracking them into classrooms.

The scholarships are given to successful students by meeting the publicly available eligibility criteria.

Minister for Home Affairs Pio Tikoduadua expressed concern over racist online comments regarding the 2025 scholarship distribution, particularly those targeting the iTaukei community.

The journey to school carries a silent threat for far too many of our children, particularly those attending schools that border bustling highways or are nestled in the more remote communities.

The highest number of new scholarships awarded this year has been in the area of Technical and Vocational Education and Training, reflecting the government’s commitment to aligning education policies with employment and workforce demands.

Efforts are underway to address pressing educational challenges, with a focus on enhancing infrastructure, improving teacher quality, and expanding access to technology.

The Education Act is undergoing a major overhaul to align with modern education needs.

Cabinet has discussed the need for strategic policy decisions to improve education quality based on the final results of the 2024 Fiji Year 8 Examination, Fiji Year 12 Certificate Examination and Fiji Year 13 Certificate Examination.

University of Fiji Vice Chancellor Professor Shaista Shameem has paused the development of new programs at the university.