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FTU says Budget fails teachers, workers
4+ hour, 5+ min ago (400+ words) Sunday 28 June 2026 | 22: 00 Fiji Teachers Union (FTU) general secretary Muniappa Goundar. The Fiji Teachers Union (FTU) says the 2026-2027 National Budget fails to support workers, including teachers. The union also criticised the Government's decision to reduce employer Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF)…...
Financial hardship fails to stop aspiring chef's graduation dream
20+ hour, 50+ min ago (403+ words) Unable to afford transport on some days, Kitione Saranuku relied on online learning and determination to earn his culinary qualification. Sunday 28 June 2026 | 04: 00 Fiji National University Advanced Culinary Skills graduate Kitione Saranuku (left) with fellow graduate Josateki Vuluma after their graduation…...
Backing children's first steps, early childhood education funding increased
20+ hour, 6+ min ago (346+ words) The 2026-2027 Budget allocates $34. 176 million to Early Childhood Education as Fiji celebrates ECE Week. Sunday 28 June 2026 | 02: 00 Kindergarten students from the Lami cluster during the official opening of Early Childhood Education (ECE) Week in Suva on June 27, 2026. The Coalition Government has reinforced…...
Government ignoring solutions to teacher exodus, says FTA
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (322+ words) Friday 26 June 2026 | 22: 00 The Fijian Teachers Association says the Government has ignored its proposals to address the growing exodus of teachers overseas, warning the continued loss of experienced educators will affect student learning and the quality of education. The concerns come…...
FNU vice-chancellor resigns from Constitutional Review Commission
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (156+ words) Tuesday 23 June 2026 | 19: 00 Professor Unaisi Nabobo-Baba has resigned from the Fiji Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) to focus on her responsibilities as vice-chancellor of the Fiji National University (FNU). CRC chairperson Sevuloni Valenitabua confirmed the resignation, saying Professor Nabobo-Baba stepped down after…...
Teacher retention remains challenge: Radrodro
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (285+ words) Friday 26 June 2026 | 04: 30 Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro following the 2026-2027 National Budget announcement in Parliament on June 26, 2026. Despite receiving a record $883 million allocation in the 20262027 National Budget, the Ministry of Education says retaining teachers remains one of its biggest challenges as…...
Education tops National Budget with $883m allocation
3+ day, 34+ min ago (358+ words) Friday 26 June 2026 | 00: 30 The Government has allocated $883 million to the education sector in the 20262027 National Budget. Education has received the largest share of Government spending in the 20262027 National Budget, with $883 million allocated to improve learning quality, expand student support programmes and…...
Parents' sacrifices inspire aspiring chef's success
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (404+ words) Nadi teenager becomes first in her family to graduate and hopes to build a career in the culinary industry. Thursday 25 June 2026 | 02: 00 From left: Pritesh Chand (uncle), Ashwin Chand (father), graduate Arpita Chand, and Shalveena Devi (mother) at the FNU Namaka…...
Inspired by his mother, graduate begins hospitality career
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (289+ words) Travel and tourism programme helps young graduate secure employment with Hilton. Wednesday 24 June 2026 | 22: 00 FNU graduate Isoa Utoniika with his mother. Inspired by his mother's career in the tourism industry, 24-year-old Isoa Utoniika has taken his first steps into the sector…...
Students want more funding, lower tertiary costs in National Budget
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (326+ words) Calls include expanding the $200 assistance grant, transport subsidies and scholarship funding. Thursday 25 June 2026 | 01: 00 Fiji National University students Isimeli Kuruduadua Kautoga and Irene Ram. Students at Fiji National University (FNU) are calling on Government to strengthen education funding, expand financial assistance…...