17+ hour, 49+ min ago   (330+ words) A friendship that began at Natabua High School has now reached another milestone, with two friends graduating together from the University of the South Pacific. Ritisha Prasad and Nadia Sahukhan have supported each other through law school and even shared…...

17+ hour, 41+ min ago   (152+ words) The number of awards under Fiji’s National Achievement Scholarship Scheme for higher education will increase from 3,000 to 4,000, with students also given greater flexibility in choosing programmes within national priority areas. Education Minister, Aseri Radrodro says under the revised Higher Education…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (344+ words) For Simran Prasad, earning her Bachelor of Laws is not just a graduation milestone, it is the result of years of hard work, sacrifice and family support. The University of the South Pacific graduate, who works as a judicial officer,…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (173+ words) More support is needed for children leaving residential care when they turn 18, particularly young girls and those living with disabilities. Minister for Women, Children Sashi Kiran says the transition from residential care to independent living remains a major challenge. She…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (211+ words) The dream of competing in Fiji’s most prestigious secondary schools rugby competition is now closer to reality for hundreds of young players in the Savusavu Zone. The milestone was marked with the official launch of the Vodafone Deans Competition at…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (209+ words) Several TSLS scholarship programmes will have no new intake next year as the Government reassesses Fiji’s workforce needs and waits for existing students to graduate. Education Minister Aseri Radrodro says new intakes for pilot training and the overseas National Distinction…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (292+ words) For Lusia Dokanivalu, what began as a volunteer opportunity became a chance to connect her university studies with conservation work in the field. She joined the Nanai programme last year after completing her studies at USP. Dokanivalu and other conservation…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (227+ words) A job in Fiji’s Ministry of Education was replaced by work at a service station when Rohit Roy Kumar moved to Australia. His experience reflects a challenge some Fijian migrants face when their qualifications and professional experience do not immediately…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (233+ words) More than 800 students graduated from the University of the South Pacific, completing qualifications in fields ranging from climate change and agriculture to engineering and business. Among them was Doctor of Philosophy in Climate Change graduate Christian Yves David Amato-Ali. He…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (202+ words) A $50,000 sponsorship from HFC Bank will support the second year of the Fiji Innovation Hub’s programs, with a focus on helping local entrepreneurs develop and grow their businesses. The sponsorship will fund initiatives including the Certificate of Applied Innovation, Uni…...