SUVA (FBC NEWS) —There have been more than 2,500 cases of Dengue fever so far this year with one death recorded by Fiji’s Health Ministry. Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says dengue is a worrying disease as it not only poses a threat to all Fijians but also to the tourism sector. With the rapid rise […]
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Rockets edge Thunder to win wild Game 7, move on to Lakers
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — James Harden made up for a miserable shooting night with a big blocked shot, Russell Westbrook scored 20 points against his former team and the Houston Rockets edged the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-102 on Wednesday night in Game 7 of the first-round series.The Rockets pulled out a tense final […]
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He’s a Herro: Heat top Celtics, move a game from NBA Finals
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Tyler Herro should still be in college. He’s not, but is still a student. He carries a red spiral-bound notebook with him at all times, jotting down notes when things pop into his head. What worked, what didn’t, where he thinks he can get better and how he’s feeling […]
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Only 28 Palau athletes need Mumps immunization says PNOC Secretary General
Out of the 189 athletes and officials who will be sent to Yap for the Micronesian Games, only 28 need to get Mumps immunization, according to Palau National Olympic Committee (PNOC) Secretary General and Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Baklai Temengil-Chilton. The rest of the athletes have updated immunization shots. Yap, which will be hosting […]
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NEA raids Cannabis farms
The Narcotics Enforcement Agency (NEA)officers raided Cannabis farms in Angaur State on July 3 and seized a total of 247 cannabis plants. Based on a press statement sent by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) to the media, the seized Cannabis plants, which were in various stages of maturity, were brought to Koror for destruction. Officers […]