The Education Ministry is strengthening efforts to better align universities with industry needs.

Questions over governance at the Fiji National University were raised in Parliament yesterday, with the Opposition MP Premila Kumar highlighting delays in the university’s council functioning and calling for stronger accountability measures.

Teacher shortages across primary and secondary schools have reached 414 cases this year.

The Ministry of Education has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive and equitable education in Fiji through strengthened policies, increased funding, and expanded support for children with disabilities.

The Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji has moved to strengthen Hindi language teaching in its schools through the introduction of supplementary books, replacing current textbooks with older versions that are considered easier for students to understand.

Juggling taking care of her family, running a newsroom and keeping up with assignments were some of the biggest challenges Ritika Pratap faced over the past few years.

Dedicated FBC journalist Riya Bhagwan scooped one gold medal as the most outstanding student in the School of Pacific Arts, Communication and Education and a certificate for the most outstanding student in the journalism program.

A balanced lunch could be the difference between a child struggling in class and thriving academically, according to a Lakeba Subdivisional Hospital dietician.

Cultural exchange and education are playing an increasingly important role in shaping Fiji’s global engagement, with hundreds of Fijians benefiting from international scholarship opportunities and cultural programmes.

The Ministry of Education has announced partial school closures across the country as adverse weather conditions continue to affect several divisions.

A new student support hub has been launched at Fiji National University’s Nasinu campus, aimed at assisting students facing financial hardship.

The international floating book fair, Doulos Hope, has officially opened to the public, offering an extensive collection of literature at affordable prices.