Person dies from leptospirosis
A person has died from leptospirosis infection after the case was taken in late for treatment in Savusavu. Ministry of Health Spokesperson Shalvin Deo confirmed that a few lives have also been claimed by leptospirosis.
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South Africa wins Japan 7s
South Africa defeated New Zealand 24-19 in the final to claim the Japan sevens title. The Springboks with Cecil Afrika came back from a 12 nil deficit to clinch their second title of the season. Afrika was at his usua
Bad decisions cost Fiji
The All Blacks Sevens team has stormed into the final of the Japan 7s after beating defending Champions Australia 35-17 in the first Cup semifinal and will meet South Africa in the final. South Africa defeated France 14
Fiji fall short to Aussies in Cup quarters
Defending Japan 7s champions Australia defeated the Digicel Fiji 7s team 21-12 in the Cup quarterfinal. There was no formation in our attacks and defense while support play was lacking. Passes were not connecting, play
Fiji to clash with Aust in quarters
Fiji will meet Australia at 1:28pm today in the Cup quarterfinals of the Japan sevens after beating Portugal in it's last pool game 34-7. The national side played with some passion and commitment compared to their p
Fiji defeats SA
It was a scrappy start from the Digicel Fiji 7s team as they managed to beat South Africa 29-12 in their opening pool match at the Japan 7s tournament. Fiji scored five tries through Sakiusa Gavidi, Jasa Veremalua, Beni
Consistency the focus
With the Japan 7s tournament about to kick off, fans around the country have been asking the question whether the Digicel Fiji 7s team can maintain their consistency. Coach Alifereti Dere said his aware of what happe
Man allegedly murdered in Labasa
A man was allegedly murdered following an alleged argument in Labasa last night. The man is believed to be in his 40s. More details are expected to be released later. Story by: Praneeta Prakash
Mulevoro named in playmakers position
Emosi Mulevoro has been named in the playmakers position for the Fiji 7s team ahead of their first pool match against South Africa tomorrow in the Japan 7s tournament. Captain Nemani Nagusa will team up with Jasa Verema
PM wishes all a happy Easter
The Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has wished everyone a happy Easter. Commodore Bainimarama said Easter has a special meaning for anyone who is celebrating it. The whole of Fiji is celebrating Good Fr
Marist wins Suva Zone 2
Marist Brothers High School have won the Suva Zone 2 at the Suva Grammar School ground. Marist won with 21 gold 13 silver and 12 bronze while Suva Grammar School came second with 13 gold, 14 silver and 4 bronze while
Suva Grammar leads
Suva Grammar School continues to lead the boys division of the Suva Zone 2. According to the Fijivillage medal tally, Grammar leads with 9 gold and 5 silver while Marist Brothers High School is second with 6 gold, 3 sil
Fiji’s new constitution should promote equality for all-PM
Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama stressed that Fiji's new constitution should promote equality for all and not have special sections that may create divisions. While some women's NGOs have called for
Man whose family died in fire admitted to St Giles Hospital
A 48-year-old man whose family perished in the house fire on Monday at Nanuku Settlement in Vatuwaqa, is currently admitted at the Saint Giles Hospital. Police spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the man
Coke games organizers have no jurisdiction over school zones
Organizers of the Coca Cola Games say they have no jurisdiction over the school athletics zones as concerns continue to be raised about the decision to have the rerun of the Senior Girls 4x100 metres relay of the Triple
Police investigate swimming pool incident
Police will make further decisions in the next few days in relation to the case where some parents of a Suva based school claimed their children were allegedly indecently assaulted at a swimming pool. Spokesperson Inspe
Race based systems will not come back - PM
Race based systems will not come back into the country according to Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama. While speaking on the draft constitution to villagers in Serua, Commodore Bainimarama said Fiji had a good
Man whose family perished in fire remains in police custody
A 48-year-old man whose family members perished in the house fire in Nanuku Settlement in Vatuwaqa on Monday night remains in police custody. Police spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the post mortem for the
It’s suspicious - NFA
The fire in Nanuku settlement in Vatuwaqa last night which has claimed the lives of three people is now being treated as suspicious. A mother, her son and daughter who were in their early 20s perished in the house fire
Investigations begin into fatal fire
Residents of Nanuku settlement in Vatuwaqa are in a state of shock today after a mother and her son and daughter who were in their early 20's perished in a house fire late last night. Chairman of the Crime Preve