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Fiji to face South Africa in cup quarters

It will be a repeat of the USA 7's final when the Digicel Fiji 7's team meet South Africa in the quarterfinal of the Hong Kong 7's this afternoon at 4.18pm. Last night the Fiji team moved into top gear t

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Vucago proves critics wrong

Former captain Emosi Vucago proved his critics wrong by running in a total two tries in Fiji’s 29-14 win over Russia just a few minutes ago. Vucago capitalised on a mistake by Russia in the dying minutes of the ga

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Vucago under injury cloud

The Digicel Fiji 7s team has been hit with an injury cloud ahead of their second pool game in the Hong Kong 7s against Russia at 5.26pm this afternoon. Former captain Emosi Vucago suffered an injury to his leg when he c

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Changes expected to run-on team

The Digicel Fiji 7s team coaching staff will make some changes in their run-on team against Russia this afternoon at 5.26pm. Coach Iliesa Tanivula is expected to give Waqabaca Kotobalavu and Ilai Tinai some game time to

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Fiji thumps Malaysia in opener

The Digicel Fiji 7s team started their 2011 Hong Kong 7s campaign on a high note last night with a 59-0 win against Malaysia. The Dale Tonawai led side did not have much trouble against their opponent, who had the serv

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Self belief vital

Be rest assured, we know what the nation wants in the Hong Kong 7s this weekend. Those are the words of Digicel Fiji 7s team co-captain, Dale Tonawai as the side set their focus on tonight's opening pool game agains

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Have faith - Tonawai

The stage is set and the city of Hong Kong is buzzing with excitement as the 24 teams count down the hours to the start of the prestigious Hong Kong 7s tournament that kicks off at So Kon Po tonight. But Digicel Fiji 7s

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Police raid DVD outlets

Police have now recommenced the raids on DVD outlets selling pirated movies. However the approach now being taken is very precise as the Police Force is working with the rights holders of the movies. This afternoon two

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Tropical cyclone alert for Lau, Lomaiviti and Kadavu

A Tropical Cyclone Alert is now in force for Lau, Lomaiviti and Kadavu. A strong wind warning is now in force for the Lau group, Lomaiviti Group, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands. A tropical depression was located nea

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Income from motor vehicle sales continue to increase

Latest statistics show that income from motor vehicle sales continues to increase. Although the statistics do not highlight the number of vehicles sold, there has been a significant growth in the level of income for mot

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Clock installed at Post Fiji was a gift-Kamikamica

A former board member of Post Fiji Limited Joseva Kamikamica today maintained that the Seiko clock installed at Post Fiji was a gift from Motibhai. Upon cross examination by former Chairman Mahendra Patel’s lawyer

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IRB responds on travel sanction policy against Fiji

The International Rugby Board has today said that it respects the right of each country to enforce their respective immigration policies after Fijivillage raised questions on Australia and New Zealand’s continuing

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Kamikamica alleges clock was said to be a gift

A former Post Fiji board director took the stand yesterday afternoon and alleged that former Board Chairman, Mahendra Patel had said that the external clock to be mounted on the Post Fiji building was a gift. As the

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DPP to liaise with Police on new evidence

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has today confirmed that it will now liaise with the Police after certain comments made by the Presiding Judge on new evidence in the Dhansukh Lal Bhika and Suliasi Sorov

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2 officers suspended for allegedly assaulting students

Two Police officers of Cakaudrove have been suspended pending investigations for allegedly assaulting seven Primary School students last week. Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said it is alleged that the

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EU calls on local fishing industry to lift its standards

Continue upgrading your exporting facilities and increase the number of fishing vessels in the country. That was the message stressed to partners in the local fishing industry by the European Union Ambassador to the Pac

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