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Consider players and management

Digicel Fiji Sevens Coach Iliesa Tanivula has today pleaded with the public to consider the families of the players and team management when airing their views on Fiji's loss at the Rugby World Cup in Dubai. Speakin

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Pediatric Unit faces overcrowding

The Pediatric Unit at Fiji's largest hospital, the CWM Hospital faces overcrowding. The Unit which caters for toddlers was set up in 1998 after the Japanese Government approved a grant of $21.8 million dollars. How

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Corruption part of life: Naupoto

The Immigration Director believes corruption is part of life and needs to be constantly dealt with. This is the message from Immigration Director Viliame Naupoto who reiterates that education and workshops help a great

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Father, son to appear for assault

A 53-year-old father and his 19-year-old son are expected to appear in the Suva magistrates court today charged with assault. According to Police Spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita said the two allegedly assaulted a 4

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Health Ministry to monitoring food items now

The Health Ministry will now be responsible for monitoring food items coming into the country, following reports of flood victims receiving expired goods from a New Zealand Organization. Public Relations Officer Iliesa

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I will not step down -Tanivula

I will not step down. These are the sentiments of Digicel Fiji 7s Coach Iliesa Tanivula, after questions were raised to him on whether he was going to resign after Fiji lost out to Kenya in the Cup quarterfinals in Duba

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Ba area to face water cuts

If you live in the high Ba areas please start storing water. This is the message from Divisional Water Engineer Western Samuela Tubui who said Ba residents need to store water as water cuts are expected due to a burst m

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No democracy in Fiji unfortunate - US Ambassador

While it is fortunate that freedom of religion is vibrant and strong throughout the Pacific, it is unfortunate that democracy is yet to be realized in Fiji. These are the words of US Ambassador Steve McGann at the Fiji

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No confirmation on British Army recruitment

There is no confirmation on when the British Army Recruiting Team will be coming to Fiji as the matter between Fiji and the Commonwealth has not been resolved as yet. These are the words of the British Army Support Off

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Youth to be charged for drug possession

Police are expected to lay charges against a youth in Savusavu who was found in possession of dried leaves believed to be marijuana on Saturday. Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said the youth was drinking alcohol in Savu

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Health ministry concerned about north

The Health Ministry is now concentrating on the Northern Division due to the outbreak of leptospirosis, dengue and typhoid outbreaks. Health Ministry Spokesperson Iliesa Tora said their Northern Task Team has completed

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NGOs should look at the benefits of consumers

The Consumer Council of Fiji believes more NGOs should be formed to look at the interests and benefits of consumers. CEO, Premila Kumar who was a participant at a Bribery and Corruption workshop organised by Transparenc

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Police monitor FRU office

The Police in Suva have increased their presence around the Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) head office and will still be providing security in days to come since last night after the Digicel Fiji 7s team bowed out of the RWC qua

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Muslims celebrate Prophet Mohammeds birthday

Muslims around the country today celebrate Prophet Mohammed's birthday. Maulana Abdul Rashid from Nakasi Mazjid Noor told Fijivillage that Prophet Mohammed was a messenger of God and highlighted some of his teaching

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Handling errors cost us - Tanivula

The Digicel Fiji 7s team touched down at the Nadi International Airport in the last hour and was greeted by supporters and family members. Speaking to Fijivillage upon arrival, Digicel Fiji 7s Coach Iliesa Tanivula said

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British Army welfare funds donates to soldiers families

Good news for the families of the British Army soldiers in Fiji as they can now equip their offices with donations given by the British Army Welfare Fund like computers. British Army Support Officer, Captain Roy Zaman s

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Media should highlight womens issues

Journalists have been challenged not to take their role for granted as they have the ability as a powerful profession to highlight the stories of the abuse and violence against women. Speaking on World International Wom

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Where to from here

Where to from here? is the question most fans are asking the Fiji Rugby Union, after the Digicel Fiji 7s team lost their Cup quarter final match against Kenya in Dubai over the weekend. Fijivillage received calls this m

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Kindergarten in financial strain

The Nabitu Kindergarten which has close to 15 school children faces a glum fututre as they do not have enough money to run the school. The management of the Sigatoka School which has a secondary, primary and kindergarte

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Police investigate bus accident

Police are now waiting for vehicle examiners report before questioning the bus driver whose bus went off the road before tumbling 30metres down a slope in Vuisiga Village, Vunidawa two weeks ago. Assistant Police Spokes

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