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Salauneune cleared to play for Nadi
Suva Football coach Gurjit Singh has tipped Kolinio Sivoki to impress when he replaces Samuela Vula in his debut for the Whites against Nadi at the ANZ Stadium ...
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A better life now
TWELVE-year-old Sumit Chand now expects to live a normal life after undergoing a heart operation last Friday. The young boy travelled all the way from Ba to Suva so that a visiting medical team from Australia could perform heart bypass surgery on him to cover a hole in his heart.Accompanied by his 40-year-old father, Shiri Chand, the young boy was excited and scared at the same time."He ...
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Djokovic bundled out of Rome Masters
ROME - World number one Novak Djokovic crashed out of the Rome Masters at the hands of big-serving Tomas Berdych yesterday while Maria Sharapova withdrew from the women's event through illness. But Rafael Nadal stayed on course for a seventh title in the Italian capital with a three-set triumph over Spanish compatriot David Ferrer.Berdych, who had beaten top-seeded Djokovic only once in ...
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Delta Tigers aim for historic win at new stadium
THERE is more than a reason for Rewa to win in today's southern derby. The Delta Tigers will take on Navua at the refurbished ANZ Stadium in Laucala at 1pm.Rewa president Nazeel Buksh said it would be a historic event for the team because they would be one of the first super premier sides to test the new pitch."It's an exciting occasion for all of us."This is the first time ...
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Waimanu leads points table
WAIMANU maintains its lead in the Naitasiri South zone club competition. The club which had produced star players like Nasoni Roko, Saula Rabaka, Sailosi Naiteqe and Iliesa Keresoni did not have to break any sweat to win in the round four of competition at the Navuso District School ground yesterday.Waimanu was to play Navuso in the feature match but the latter failed to turn up thus gifting ...
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League wants own ground
+ Enlarge this image Nadera Panthers coach Vula Dakuitoga during the Fiji National Rugby League annual general meeting at the Suva Lawn Tennis Club yesterday. Picture: JONACANI ...
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Harlequins aim to return to top grade
HARLEQUINS has made a significant progress in its bid to reclaim its place in the premier grade of the Suva Rugby Union club competition. The side which was demoted to the Koroturaga grade last year has only lost a game in its last six outing this year.Coached by Fiji Rugby Union development manager, Sale Sorovaki, the side is hoping to finish on top four and eventually gain promotion to the ...
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New venue helps Tailevu competition
AFTER weeks of struggling with the venue, the Tailevu Rugby Union club competition is gaining momentum following an exciting round two of matches yesterday. Eight games were played at the Nakelo and Mokani grounds with the top teams looking promising in the early stage of the competition.Tailevu Rugby Union official John Whippy said they would continue with their third round of games next ...
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Rogoikuru retains Naitasiri North challenge title
ROGOIKURU retained the Sautu Trophy despite being taken to the wire by Rara during the Naitasiri North Bulls Rugby Union club competition. Rara drew 6-all with the defending champions at Naluwai grounds yesterday.Guided by former Naitasiri provincial coach Manasa Radrotini, Rogoikuru had enough firepower to contain a determined and fearless Rara side.Outside centre Everoni Cavuimoro kicked Rara ...
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Where is my father
A FAMILY is mourning the death of their father who perished in a house fire along the Nadi Back Road on Friday afternoon. Ramesh Chand of Aladatta Road was alone at home when their four-bedroom home was destroyed in the fire. His daughter, Raveena Lata, 18, had just returned from work when she caught sight of their home in ruins with Mr Chand's charred body still buried under the ...
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Anderson leads England fightback at Lords
LONDON - James Anderson took his 300th Test wicket and then ended a bold counter-attack by New Zealand's Ross Taylor as England fought back in the first Test at Lord's. Friday's second day ended with New Zealand 4-153 in reply to England's first innings 232, a deficit of 79 runs.Anderson took the first three wickets to fall, reducing the Black Caps to 2-7 before dismissing ...
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Eliminate discrimination against transgenders
HAVING celebrated International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) on Friday, members of the Amithi Fiji Project have highlighted the need to put prejudices aside when it comes to the world of diverse sexual taste. Project co-ordinator Niru Singh said it was important that values of equality and social justice prosper in Fiji."As Fiji is working towards the goal of becoming ...
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End of an era as Toloi sees her record fall
FOR 24 years she went to the Fiji Secondary Schools Athletics Championship to see if anyone would break her record but to no avail. This year, it was different. On the 25th year, Sainimili Toloi didn't go to the Coca-Cola Games and her long standing record in the senior girls high jump was broken.The year was 1988, when Toloi, competing for Tailevu North College, leapt to a height of 1.64 ...
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Old hands save Highlanders
NAITASIRI escaped with a narrow 14-13 win to hand Lautoka its first defeat on home soil in the Digicel Cup competition at Churchill Park yesterday. Laced with experienced players such as skipper Senivalati Vunibola, Timoci Vakadranu, Waisale Vatuvoka, Iliesa Keresoni, Mosese Luveitasau and Nasoni Roko, the highlanders displayed a brave second half performance to deny the host the much needed ...
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Nasinu holds top spot in league
+ Enlarge this image Nasinu and Lami players battle for possession during their clash at the University of the South Pacific grounds in Laucala yesterday. Picture: JONACANI ...
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The good bad and ugly
THERE were cheers, tears, sweat, the joy of victory, the pain and anguish of defeat and a new champion at the newly-renovated ANZ Stadium. The 'Red Fire' spirit of Marist retained their crown, standing tall as men among boys! It was nice to see the boys from Matavatucou getting back into competitive spirit. If only the team from Delainakaikai can build on their effort, like in the ...
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Screening is important says Dr Joshi
PARENTS should always look out for early signs of complex cardiac problems in their children to ensure their children do not suffer complications from heart problems. Dr Ranjan Joshi -- a member of the Operation Open Heart team visiting from Australia said it was important that parents learn the early signs of heart problems after children were born."The signs usually range from tiredness ...
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$1m aid to build new school for orphans
THE Islamic Institute and Orphans Home of the South Pacific in Drasa, Lautoka is planning to build a $1million tertiary institute for its 120 orphans. President of the institute, Mohammed Aiyub Khan said the new institute would provide further technical skills for the orphans. "This has been a long-time dream for us," Mr Khan said."We have always wanted an institute that not only ...
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Flying Fijians name squad
NINETEEN overseas-based players have been named in the extended Flying Fijians squad for the 2013 Pacific Nations Cup. The competition begins next week Saturday and head coach Inoke Male is confident of naming his final squad on Friday.He said the squad would be in camp next week and most of the overseas-based players were available for the first few games.He said the rest could be available ...
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Firm wants piece of e-card action
A NADI-based company has joined the ranks of those offering to provide front and back-end service solutions for the new e-ticketing system. This was confirmed by LTA chief executive officer Naisa Tuinaceva."Yes, we can confirm that Bula My (Fiji) has made several presentations to us regarding their concept and how they will go about providing e-cards," Mr Tuinaceva said. "We have ...
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Another airbus for Fiji
+ Enlarge this image Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, centre, beside the second Fiji Airways A330 named "Namuka-i- Lau" ready to depart for Fiji. Picture: ...
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Young brigade rules Gatward
A young Northland side is gaining confidence and have started creating havoc for its much experienced opponents in the Digicel Cup competition. The Watisoni Ratulevu-coached side defeated Ovalau 20-3 at Gatward Park in Korovou yesterday to remain on track for a top four finish in the competition this year.Northland led 7-0 at the break.Reiterating his earlier comments, Ratulevu said development ...
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Force holds family fun day
CHILDREN from the Fiji Police Force Garden of Eden base camp in Nasova enjoyed a family fun day with their parents in Suva yesterday. More than 30 children were part of the event with the National Fire Authority team giving a few fire safety tips to children.Garden of Eden sector assistant team leader Jacob Abraham said the family fun day was important as it brought the base camp children and ...
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Museum day draws crowd
PEOPLE flocked to the Fiji Museum yesterday to enjoy the Fiji Museum open day. The open day, held on the same day as International Museum Day saw many interested members of the public visiting the museum to catch a glimpse of traditional artefacts from Fiji's history.Fiji Museum head of marketing Prakashni Sharma said the event was done to raise awareness of how important museums were in ...
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Preserving culture and tradition
IN the hope of maintaining their culture and tradition, the Rabi and Kioan communities in Labasa took time out yesterday to be part of an inter-cultural dance competition. The exuberant atmosphere at the FSC hall saw women, men and children clapping their hands, singing and dancing to rhythmic music.The half-day competition was attended by the Commissioner Northern Lieutenant Colonel Ilai ...
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Fiji needs to focus more on needs of the poor
Fiji is facing a major problem with informal housing or ‘squatter colonies’, especially on the outskirts of major cities such as Savu, which draw people in with the promise of jobs and prosperity. An ongoing effort by government to provide affordable housing for low-income earners is hampered by mismanagement, a lack of funds and the reluctance to evict non-payers from their homes.
Fiji is one of the more developed countries of the South Pacific island nations, but a large proportion of the population remain in poverty and exist through subsistence means rather than through formal integration with the national economy. Read more
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