Hamnet and Sinners among big winners at 2026 BAFTAs
British cinema enjoyed a memorable night at the 2026 BAFTAs, with Robert Aramayo capping a strong evening by winning both the Best Newcomer and Best Actor awards. The eve
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Human Rights Commission urges parents and teachers to use discipline not corporal punishment
It is deeply concerning that the Fijian Teachers Association continues to advocate for corporal punishment, despite prior discussions and evidence highlighting its ineffe
FTA pushes for corporal punishment, use of leather to discipline
Different opinions have been raised during the national conversation on corporal punishment with the Fijian Teachers Association pushing forward with the reintroduction o
Kiran condemns call from FTA to bring back corporal punishment
Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection Sashi Kiran has denounced the call from the Fiji Teachers Association to bring back corporal punishment as a disciplin
Professor Prasad rejects claim of Govt has no money by Manumanunitoga
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has rejected claims of having no funds that was raised by the Fijian Teachers Association General S
Close to 800 teachers have migrated and these are highly qualified ones - Manumanunitoga
Teacher migration continue to be a concern, and according to Fijian Teachers Association General Secretary Paula Manumanunitoga, close to 800 teachers left for greener pa
Teachers plan protest or strike as FTA demands urgent Government action
The Fijian Teachers Association has issued a stern warning to the government, saying if longstanding issues on teachers' pay, rural allowances, and working conditions are
Manumanunitoga says students have become disrespectful, believing their rights allow them to act without consequence
Reports of students swearing at teachers and throwing objects during class are becoming increasingly common, a sign that some students have become disrespectful, believin
Govt should consider reintroducing corporal punishment - FTA
Fijian Teachers Association General Secretary Paula Manumanunitoga has warned that student behavior is deteriorating and has called on the Government to consider reintrod
$26M FTA building to become modern hub for educators by 2027
The Fijian Teachers Association has officially launched its $26 million building project, which will be transformed into a modern hub featuring offices, retail spaces, an
We support the repeat policy – Manumanunitoga
Correcting behaviour is a necessary measure to address misbehaviour in schools when students fail to follow school rules. While speaking during the consultation on the
FTA calls for consultation on reintroducing corporal punishment in schools while FTU opposes it
The Fijian Teachers Association is calling for public consultation on the reintroduction of corporal punishment in schools, as Fiji ratified the United Nations Convention
Free Education Grant delay impacts classroom teaching - Manumanunitoga
Fiji Teachers Association General Secretary Paula Manumanunitoga says when the grants are not released on time, the heads of schools have to fork out money from their poc
Rewa wins DPL title after beating Nadi 4-1
Rewa is the new Digicel Fiji Premier League champion after beating Nadi 4-1 at King Charles Park this afternoon. Setareki Hughes, Madhwan Goundar, Delon Shankar and Io
FTA hopes to reach 5,000 members by the end of the year
The Fijian Teachers Association is hoping to reach 5,000 members by the end of this year. FTA General Secretary Paula Manumanunitoga says they have around 4,634 member
FTA to resubmit application after secret ballot rejection
The Fijian Teachers Association will resubmit their application after the Registrar of Trade Unions rejected their request to conduct a secret ballot. FTA General Secr
FTA unhappy with increment and demands 30% pay rise for teachers
The Fijian Teachers Association says it is not satisfied with the 7 to 20 percent pay increase for civil servants because the government has not committed to considering
Teachers to vote on July 6th for possible strike over 30% pay increase demand
Teachers around the country will be taking a vote on the 6th of July on whether to go on strike as their demand for a 30 percent pay increase has not been met. Fijian
FTA and FTU call on the Govt to prioritize the right pay for APs and HODs in the budget
Fijian Teachers Association and Fiji Teachers Union Spokesperson Muniappa Goundar say for this National Budget, the government should give a different pay for the Assista
Teachers' unions to meet to consider national strike action - Manumanunitoga
The Fijian Teachers Association and Fiji Teachers Union will have a meeting tomorrow to consider national strike action. This has been highlighted by FTA General Secre
FTA President tells Premila Kumar that they are not trying to point fingers but just talking facts
It is not that FTA is for this government, we all voted for them to come in, a government that can work together with the teachers union. Fijian Teachers Association P