The father of three children said behind the achievement was the quiet sacrifice of his wife Valerie and daughters Joanna, Hadassah and Simone, whom he described as his strongest support system.

Fiji Teachers Union called on the Government to invest in teachers now and reap a harvest of prosperity in a lifetime.

The union is calling for a national commitment to safe, well-resourced and dignified learning environments.

Union says teachers are taking on extra roles without proper compensation.

'Some teachers focus only on students willing to learn, leaving disruptive students aside in order to continue lessons'

FTA calls for improved salaries as migration pressures mount.