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Back to another review of Fiji 7s team

It is back to another review of the performance of the Digicel Fiji 7s team after we bowed out in the Rugby World Cup semifinal earlier today. Fiji Rugby Union's High Performance Unit General Manager, Mike Ryan

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Fiji 7s team will step up after losing to Wales-Dere

The Fiji 7s team will field its best possible lineup tonight against South Africa in the first Cup quarterfinals of the 7s Rugby World Cup in Moscow. That's the assurance from Digicel Fiji 7s Coach Alifereti Der

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Dere still optimistic:Fiji to meet SA in cup quarters

The National 7s team will meet the high flying Springboks 7s in the first quarterfinal at 9 tonight after Fiji lost their final pool game to World Champions Wales this morning 19-14. Fiji's tries were scored by

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Fiji 7s team gains public’s confidence

The Digicel Fiji 7s team has gained the confidence of rugby fans after an impressive outing in the first pool game this morning at the 7s Rugby World Cup in Russia. Fijivillage spoke to some people today on what the

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Fiji looks to continue winning form

The Digicel Fiji 7s team made a slow start to their opening match of the Rugby World Cup but came back strongly in the second half beating Tonga 45-nil. Fiji scored seven tries to Waisea Nayacalevu, Joji Ragamate, I

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Fiji 7s team cautious of Tonga

As only hours remain for the Rugby World Cup, the Digicel Fiji 7s team is cautious of Tonga in its first pool match early tomorrow morning.    Coach Alifereti Dere said the message has been given to the play

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Wear the Fiji colours, fly the flag and cheer for us - Dere

Wear the Fiji colours, fly the Fiji flag and cheer for the Digicel Fiji 7s team as it begins its quest to win the Melrose Cup in the 2013 Rugby World Cup in Moscow. That is the request from the team in Russia as the

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Reveal full Auditor General’s reports – Dr Baba

A senior official of the Social Democratic Liberal Party is calling on the government to make the full Auditor General’s reports public from 2006 to date. Member of SODELPA’s National Management Board Doctor

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Fiji Airways launch today

Our national airline will take to the skies as “Fiji Airways” from today. This follows the launch of the brand by Acting Prime Minster, Attorney General and Minister for Tourism Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum at th

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Qarase discharged in NLTB case

Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase has been discharged in relation to the Native Land Trust Board case after FICAC filed a nolle prosequi this morning.  This means that FICAC does not want to take the case f

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PM calls on the nation to pray for our soldiers

Prime Minister and Army Commander, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has called on the people of the nation to pray for the peacekeeping efforts of the 182 Fijian soldiers and their safe return as they leave for the UN missi

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Public farewell for 182 soldiers deployed to Golan Heights

Only hours remain for the 182 Fijian soldiers to be deployed to the Syrian Golan Heights for peacekeeping duties. This morning thousands of people gathered at Albert Park to witness the military parade of the Fiji t

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540 soldiers to be sent to Syrian Golan Heights

A total of 540 soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces will be sent to the Syrian Golan Heights. This was announced by Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama while attending the farewell Church Servi

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FRU disappointed with Nagusa decision

All efforts are now being made to ensure that Digicel Fiji 7s player Nemani Nagusa leaves for Moscow on Wednesday. Nagusa was not allowed to board the flight to Russia for the World Cup 7s by the Immigration Department

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Major bus fire in Suva

Firefighters are currently battling a major bus fire just outside the Suva Flea Market. All the passengers have been taken out.  Thick smoke is covering the area outside the Flea Market as the firefighters

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Family mourns 42yr old man’s death

The family members of a 42 year store man who was murdered on Friday in Nadi are doing final preparations for his funeral today. Deceased Ashwin Roy Lal's father Girdhari Lal told Fijivillage that Ashwin was his

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Substance abuse now a curriculum in schools

Forms 3 to 7 students in schools are now learning about drugs, substance abuse, adolescent health and HIV/AIDS. This is according to National Substance Abuse Advisory Council Director Misaele Driubalavu who said thi

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Flying Fijians wins first ever PNC title

The Flying Fijians came back from an 11-0 down to win their first ever Pacific Nations Cup tittle in style after beating Tonga 34-21. Napolioni Nalaga scored two tries while Sireli Bobo and Nemani Nadolo scored a t

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Nadi wins Fiji Fact after 17 years

Nadi has won the Vodafone Fiji Fact title after seventeen years after beating Ba in the final by 3-1 this afternoon. Rusiate Matarerega opened the account for Nadi in the 13th minute after a blunder by Ba goal keepe

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