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Tropical Cyclone Evan intensifying

Tropical Cyclone Evan is intensifying and is likely to become a category 2 cyclone by the time it enters the Fiji waters. The Nadi Weather Office confirmed that the tropical cyclone was located 900km East North East

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FICAC investigates awarding of many govt contracts

A new vehicle given to a government official in exchange for an inflated payment for a contract is just one of the underhand dealings uncovered during investigations by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption

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New Fiji banknotes and coins unveiled

It is the dawn of a new era with the launching of the country's new banknotes and coins today. The banknotes and coins featuring unique flora and fauna have been unveiled and will go into circulation from Janua

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Tropical Cyclone expected to head towards Fiji this weekend

There is a strong possibility at this stage that the Tropical Depression that is currently moving towards Samoa will turn towards Fiji later this week and may develop into a Tropical Cyclone. Nadi Weather Office directo

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Heavy rain warning remains in force

A heavy rain warning remains in force for Vanua Levu, Taveuni, nearby smaller islands and the Northern Lau group. As of midday, the Tropical Depression was located about 290 kilometers North-North-East of Labasa. It i

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Heavy rain warning remains in force

A heavy rain warning remains in force for Vanualevu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, Eastern Vitilevu, Northern Lau and Lomaiviti group. A Tropical Depression was located about 195 kilometers north-northwest of

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Tropical depression likely to develop into tropical cyclone

A Tropical Disturbance which is located near Rotuma is now upgraded to a Tropical Depression and the system could develop into a Tropical Cyclone by the end of the week. A heavy rain warning has also been issued by

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FRU maintains stand

After Fiji's disappointing performance in the South Africa 7s this morning, the Fiji rugby union still maintains their stand about their plans to take sevens rugby forward and that better days are ahead. Fiji fa

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New Zealand wins South Africa 7s

New Zealand has won the South Africa Sevens title for the fourth year in a row by thrashing France 47-12 this morning. In the first semifinal, New Zealand beat South Africa 12-5, while France defeated Argentina 10-7. F

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Fiji suffers shock defeat

The Digicel Fiji Sevens team suffered an embarrassing 15 12 defeat by Argentina in the cup quarter final of the South Africa Sevens tournament. Argentina kicked a last minute penalty drop goal to win and record thei

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Plan remains the same for Fiji

The plan has not change for our Digicel Fiji sevens team as they are less than nine hours away from taking on Argentina in the last quarterfinal of the South Africa 7s. That’s the statement from the Fiji 7s te

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Fiji ready for final stages

After humbling the All Blacks 7s 24-12 in their last pool game early this morning, our Digicel Fiji 7s team is all set for the quarter finals. Speaking from South Africa, team manager Semi Rogoyawa said the players

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Fans still hoping for the best

With only hours remaining for the South Africa 7s to get underway this evening with Scotland meeting New Zealand at 10 in the opening game, many Fiji rugby fans are still unsure on how the team will fair in the tournam

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No recommendation yet to put Qarase in prison infirmary

The Fiji Corrections Service said there is no recommendation as yet to put prison inmate, Laisenia Qarase in an infirmary. When questioned by Fijivillage, Corrections Commissioner Lt Colonel Ifereimi Vasu said the r

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The past will not be repeated - Bainimarama

Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said members of the Constituent Assembly will need to demonstrate that they represent a significant constituency in the country to qualify to be part of the assembly. Comm

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Missing men were allegedly drinking on boat

Information has now emerged that some of the passengers and the captain who were in a fiberglass boat that went missing over the weekend, were allegedly drinking alcohol. Fijivillage has received confirmation that o

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Business hours to be extended this festive season

Going into the festive season, shoppers around the country will be pleased to learn that business hours will be extended for a more relaxed shopping experience. Fijivillage spoke to city and town councils who confirmed

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Qarase to spend Christmas in jail after denial of bail

Former Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase will definitely spend Christmas and New Year in jail as his application for bail pending appeal has been rejected by the Fiji Court of Appeal. In his ruling delivered today, Fi

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They are old timers - Bainimarama

Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said people know the Queen is no longer Fiji’s Queen(Head of State) and Sitiveni Rabuka made sure of that. This follows criticisms leveled against the decision to re

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