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Fiji invited as an observer to Pacific Local Government Forum

Fiji is now being invited by the Commonwealth to engage as an observer in the Pacific Local Government Forum, the biggest gathering of local governments in the Pacific, to be held in May this year. Karibaiti Taoaba, Reg

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A media monitoring unit to be set up soon

The Media Industry Development Authority has confirmed that an independent media monitoring unit will be established soon that will monitor whether the media organisations are giving equal access to all political partie

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People apply to join PM’s party

Prime Minister Rear Admiral Voreqe Bainimarama said he has received some application from people interested in joining his political party. Bainimarama said a candidate of his party that he can confirm at this stage

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USP Professor Biman Prasad resigns

University of the South Pacific’s Professor of Economics, Biman Prasad has resigned from his position. Prasad who is the former Dean of faculty of Business and Economics at USP has confirmed to Fijivillage tha

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20-29 yrs have recorded highest number of HIV infections

In 2013 of the 64 new HIV infections recorded 32 were male and 32 were female. Heterosexual relationships remain the highest cause of HIV transmission with 53 cases reported, followed by 5 cases of Homosexual and 1 of B

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Dengue spraying to continue in hot-spot areas

As dengue cases continue to rise from late last year, the National Adviser for communicable diseases, Dr. Mike Kama said they will continue with the massive dengue spraying in the hot-spot areas. He said they have c

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Vodafone Fiji 7s team impressive in Tokyo

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team produced a stunning performance as they beat South Africa 33-26 in a hard fought final to win the Japan 7s tournament last night. It was a seesaw battle as replacement play maker Waisea Nacuqu

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Fiji wins Japan 7s in style

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team produced a stunning performance as they beat South Africa 33-26 in a pulsating final to win the Japan 7s tournament. It was a see-saw battle as replacement playmaker Waisea Nacuqu proved to

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Fiji beats NZ, will face S/Africa in Japan 7s final

Emosi Mulevoro scored two tries as the Vodafone Fiji 7s team beat New Zealand in the Japan 7s semifinals 17-12 in a great match. Mulevoro stepped up in his playmaking role and provided some sparks in the game along

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Fiji-NZ semifinal

Pio Tuwai again showed why he is a key man in the Vodafone Fiji 7s team after scoring a try and setting up another four tries as Fiji beat Kenya 43-19 in the Japan 7s quarterfinals and they will now meet New Zealand in

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Fiji beats Samoa, will face Kenya in Cup quarters

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team has qualified for the cup quarterfinals of the Japan 7s tournament after a convincing 33-7 victory over Samoa in their last pool match last night. Fiji scored five tries through Benito Erem

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Fiji draws with USA in second match

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team has to beat Samoa in their last pool match to guarantee their spot in the Cup quarterfinals of the Japan 7s tomorrow. This comes after Fiji were far from their best as they were held to a 19-al

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Fiji off to a shaky start

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team got off to a shaky start at the Japan 7s tournament after beating France 22-19 in their opening pool match at the Japan 7s tournament. Missed tackles nearly cost Fiji the match as Setefano

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7s team concentrates on the simple things

“We will concentrate more on what we are doing.” These are the words of Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan with three hours left for their first Japan 7s pool match against France. Ryan said they will concentr

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Fiji team ready for Japan 7s

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach, Ben Ryan has today said that the Fiji team will be at his expected level of fitness when the next IRB 7s series starts next year. As Fiji gets ready for the Japan 7s which kicks off tomorrow, R

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15,446 of suspected dengue cases reported

15,446 suspected dengue cases have been reported to the Ministry of Health so far. National Health Advisor Dr. Mike Kama says the cases continue to increase in the Western Division especially Nadi, Lautoka and Ba. He

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Scholarship debate heats up

Opposing policies will affect some education initiatives brought in by the current government if the Social Democratic and Liberal Party forms the next government. For years the Fijian government was giving out rac

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