Education Minister Aseri Radrodro believes that the reintroduction of scaling in national examinations will address discrepancies between schools in rural and maritime areas compared to urban schools.

Fijian Drua forward Vilive Miramira is using his omission from the Flying Fijians squad in the recent Pacific Nations Cup as fuel for improvement, with the November tests just around the corner.

As the focus intensifies on mental health, advocates have called for an increase in investment on the complex issues that impact all levels of society.

Australian Olympic hockey player Tom Craig has been banned for 12 months, with six months suspended, after he was arrested in Paris for buying cocaine during the Games.

The village of Nasau in Koro Islands, which was devastated by Tropical Cyclone Winston in 2016, was praised for its resilience and determination in the face of adversity.

The United States team getting set to compete in this week’s Solheim Cup outside Washington were flying high after former President Barack Obama surprised them during a dinner to wish them good luck against Europe in the biennial competition.

A public consultation is expected to be held on the reintroduction of scaling in national examinations at both primary and secondary school levels.

The death toll in Vietnam from Typhoon Yagi has risen to 141, the government said as it warned that flood waters were causing the Red River to rise rapidly and threaten to inundate downtown districts of the capital Hanoi.

Permanent Secretary for Agriculture and Waterways Dr. Andrew Tukana says they faced challenges and delays in completing their projects during the 2017-2018 financial year due to the tender processes.

Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris put Republican Donald Trump on the defensive at a combative presidential debate with a stream of attacks on abortion limits, his fitness for office and his myriad legal woes, as both candidates sought a campaign-altering moment in their closely fought election.

Cabinet has approved the review of the Education Act of 1966.

Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris put Republican Donald Trump on the defensive at a combative presidential debate with a stream of attacks on abortion limits.