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Seafarers: High School Dropout Proves Critics Wrong
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Seafarers: High School Dropout Proves Critics Wrong

Mr Gonevakarua’s advice to youngsters who dream about becoming a seafarer is to: “Trust in God. Focus on your sc...

Microbiologist Tells How He Overcame Challenges Which Has Motivated Him To Suceed
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Microbiologist Tells How He Overcame Challenges Which Has Motivated Him To S...

Mr Baleivanualala, 42, is now an assistant lecturer in the Fiji National University (FNU) College of Medicine, Nursi...

Fiji Police Recruits: Cousins Ditch Fishing For Police Service
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Fiji Police Recruits: Cousins Ditch Fishing For Police Service

Kumar, Prasad make bold decisions to provide a better life for their families.

Shandil’s Hard Work Sends Him to Australia
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Shandil’s Hard Work Sends Him to Australia

Mr Shandil has been selected as one of the top 20 students to study abroad under the National Toppers Scheme (NTS) s...

Fiji Police Recruits: Baton Of Honour Recipient Dedicates Award To Parents, All Women
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Fiji Police Recruits: Baton Of Honour Recipient Dedicates Award To Parents, ...

Officer Ulamila Karisitiana scored top marks in all indoor and outdoor activities, as well as a theoretical and prac...

Maharishi Sanatan College Dux Eyes Career As A Teacher
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Maharishi Sanatan College Dux Eyes Career As A Teacher

The top student from the Votualevu, Nadi-based school revealed his planned career pathway after scooping top marks i...

Time Management Is Path To Success Says Keona
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Time Management Is Path To Success Says Keona

“It was difficult because I had to complete 34 credits to pass and so juggling sports with schoolwork was tough, b...

Prayers, Love Drive Vakarau’s Success
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Prayers, Love Drive Vakarau’s Success

Mr Vakarau graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies, but he could not have achieved it without his supp...

Vusonivere Makes Mum, Family Proud
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Vusonivere Makes Mum, Family Proud

Ms Tuikubulau said she was not surprised that her son scooped the Baton of Honour award because he was always discip...

Kavita Claims Dux For Naleba College
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Kavita Claims Dux For Naleba College

The 18 year-old said that students should focus on education and make it a top priority.

Dilkusha Boys School Dux Dedicates Award To Late Friend
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Dilkusha Boys School Dux Dedicates Award To Late Friend

Marika passed away in January when he was electrocuted at the Lelean Memorial School teachers’ quarters.

Salina’s Determination And Sweet Success
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Salina’s Determination And Sweet Success

This 37-year-old mother of four from Dreketi, an outpost which marks the Macuata border on Vanua Levu, had no prior ...

Adi Fulori Scoops Nine Awards At Gospel Primary School Prizegiving Ceremony
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Adi Fulori Scoops Nine Awards At Gospel Primary School Prizegiving Ceremony

Apart from the Dux award, she took out the head girl award, most outstanding student of the year, the highest scorer...

Rishikul Sanatan College Dux,  Mohammed Al-Dousary, Adds Name Next To Brother
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Rishikul Sanatan College Dux, Mohammed Al-Dousary, Adds Name Next To Brother

After the prizegiving ceremony at the school hall, the aspiring doctor said: “I have gone through a lot, learned m...

Josifini Top Student At Ratu Finau Secondary School
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Josifini Top Student At Ratu Finau Secondary School

The Vatuwaqa AEA was initiated by younger members of the Tokatoka Vatuwaqa residing in Suva in 2016 and is an annual...

Shivek Accomplishes Mission To Be Jai Narayan College Dux
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Shivek Accomplishes Mission To Be Jai Narayan College Dux

Proud mum Seema Shandil, who is also the chief executive officer of the Consumer Council of Fiji, said: “My messag...

Never Give Up On Your Dreams Says Sefeti
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Never Give Up On Your Dreams Says Sefeti

"Being a seafarer is not an easy job because it needs dedication and commitment with a lot of days out at sea. Life ...

Vikatore Scoops Dux For Monfort Boys In Savusavu
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Vikatore Scoops Dux For Monfort Boys In Savusavu

Emotional Vikatore is adamant to further his studies at the Fiji National University to pursue an Auto Mechanic cour...

Raturaga Awarded Dux At Holy Family Secondary School
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Raturaga Awarded Dux At Holy Family Secondary School

The Bulileka lad hopes to join the University of the South Pacific to pursue his law degree next year.

Commitment Counts For Nehru Primary School Dux Siya
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Commitment Counts For Nehru Primary School Dux Siya

The 13-year-old also claimed the highest marks in Mathematics and Hindi in the Fiji Eight Year Examination. She scor...

7s Captain Tells Students Key To Success
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7s Captain Tells Students Key To Success

Fifty-nine kindergarten students graduated to enter primary level education, 75 Year 8 students will look forward to...

Tavua College Head Boy Attributes Success To Family, Teachers
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Tavua College Head Boy Attributes Success To Family, Teachers

He has applied to the University of Fiji and the Fiji School of Medicine for the MBBS programme and is keeping his f...

Top Mechanic Roy Scores A Double
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Top Mechanic Roy Scores A Double

Proud mother Lata says four hours of travelling to the ceremony has been worth the surprise.

Good Education Guarantees Good Future, Career, Life
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Good Education Guarantees Good Future, Career, Life

Chief Engineer of Goundar Shipping, Mr Viliame Oioiit was important for youths to know that education was important ...

Kaukimoala’s Struggles Make Him An Expert In Youth Work
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Kaukimoala’s Struggles Make Him An Expert In Youth Work

Mr Kaukimoala said the struggles that he went through have made him stronger.

‘Excellence Over Success’, Emotional Moment For Father As Daughter Is Admitted To The Bar
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‘Excellence Over Success’, Emotional Moment For Father As Daught...

“One of the things I talked about today was excellence over success, which was something instilled within her,” ...

Dad Proud As Son Takes Oath To Be A Lawyer
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Dad Proud As Son Takes Oath To Be A Lawyer

The 54-year-old sugarcane farmer of Ba said he had been supporting his wife and nine children by working tirelessly ...

Chadwick Antonius: Fishing Is My Life
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Chadwick Antonius: Fishing Is My Life

The retired gentleman now makes the daily trip from Muslim League Estate in Nabua to Suva to do his fishing.

Severely Low Vision Fails To Deter Fulori’s Aspirations
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Severely Low Vision Fails To Deter Fulori’s Aspirations

“I want to be a role model and be that someone that could help them get the qualification they need and be indepen...

Bilitaki Refuses To Allow His Age Slow Him Down
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Bilitaki Refuses To Allow His Age Slow Him Down

“Most people nowadays when they start to earn, they tend to not want to continue their studies. They should be enc...

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