Education

New infrastructure to boost access to education in Beqa

Students of Dakuni village in the Sawau District on Beqa Island will soon have access to improved early childhood education facilities, following the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Dakuni Kindergarten and Infant School.

March 27, 2026 12:00 pm
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

Education

UniFiji launches Press Club

The University of Fiji has launched its Press Club as part of its 21st anniversary celebrations, marking a step forward in strengthening journalism education.

March 25, 2026 8:46 am
 

Education

Education Bill sparks power clash fears

Unclear lines of authority in the proposed Education Bill are raising concerns about governance and accountability.

March 23, 2026 1:04 pm
 

Education

Commission calls for autonomous curriculum board

Government interference continues to threaten the independence of the National Curriculum and Assessment Authority, with past administrations reintroducing or removing scaling at will.

March 23, 2026 8:21 am
 

Education

ECE faces legal vacuum

Fiji has no legislated quality assurance system for Early Childhood Education.

March 23, 2026 6:21 am
 

Education

Commission calls penalties unfair

The Education Commission has criticised the proposed penalties in the Education Bill.

March 22, 2026 5:50 pm
 

Education

Teacher safety concerns prompt government action

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka acknowledged growing concerns regarding the safety of teachers in schools.

March 15, 2026 10:15 am
 

Education

Culture and heritage to be reflected in curriculum

Culture, heritage and arts may soon be reflected more strongly in national school curriculum.

March 11, 2026 5:35 pm

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