I was born in Kolomotu’a, Tongatapu, Tonga, the eldest daughter of Mele Fe’ofa’aki Tapealava and Viliami Vea ‘o Lotoneiafu Pelesikoti (Prescott). With two younger brothers ‘Ikani and Kolopeaua and a sister Netatua, our parents also ohi (adopted) a nephew and two nieces. We all lived together with our paternal grandparents, plus any other family that came to the main island of Tongatapu for further education or work opportunities. Our household was very vibrant, busy and welcoming of all family, friends and anyone needing any kind of support.
Thanks to the support of the Australian Education Union (AEU), the Education International’s Asia-Pacific (EIAP) regional office/Council of Pacific Education (COPE) was able to organise a strategic planning meeting on trade union renewal for members of the Fiji Teachers’ Union and the Fijian Teachers’ Association.
(Bloomberg) KV Asia Capital, the Southeast Asia-focused private equity firm, is considering selling its Malaysian post-secondary education group, according to people with knowledge of the matter.