SUVA, 08 NOVEMBER 2019 (FIJI HEALTH MINISTRY) —-Fiji’s Ministry of Health and Medical Services has declared an outbreak of measles for the Serua/Namosi subdivision. There have been two confirmed cases and two (suspected cases reported from Wailali Settlement in Wainadoi. Three of the cases have recovered or are recovering at home, and one is currently […]
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Two Cyclones predicted to hit Fiji over November to April
NADI, 30 OCTOBER 2019 (FIJI SUN) — The Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre (RSMC) in Nadi has said that Fiji group of islands can expect at least two tropical cyclones this cyclone season. The season extends between 01 November 2019 and April 30, 2020 with the peak period usually from January to March. A report from […]
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Key lessons the Fiji Women’s Fund has learned about empowering women economically
SUVA, 21 OCTOBER 2019 (FIJI WOMENS FUND) — The Fiji Women’s Fund has learnt three key lessons in supporting women’s economic empowerment (WEE) over the three years that the Fund has provided grants to women’s groups, organisations and networks. Collaboration between the Fund, Rise Beyond the Reef, Talanoa Treks and Ra Naari Parishad resulted in […]
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China in view as Morrison focuses on Fiji
SYDNEY, 10 OCTOBER 2019 — As Prime Minister Scott Morrison narrows his Pacific lens on Fiji, Beijing remains focused squarely in the background. PM Morrison will travel to Suva on Friday for meetings with Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama, ahead of historic rugby league matches between the two nations that evening. Diplomatic relations have warmed […]
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Flying Fijians ready for challenge against Wales
OITA, 07 OCTOBER 2019 (FRU)—The Flying Fijians are determined to finish their Rugby World Cup pool stages on a high as they finalise preparations for their match against Wales at Oita Stadium, this Wednesday. Head Coach John McKee has made just one change to the run on team that dominated Georgia 45 – 10 in […]
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Wales wary of another upset loss to Fiji at Rugby World Cup
Wales wary of another upset loss to Fiji at Rugby World Cup OITA, Japan (AP) — The Fijians have beaten Wales before at the Rugby World Cup, winning a thrilling last group game to reach the 2007 quarterfinals at their expense. Wales won’t be knocked out of contention this time if it loses Wednesday’s match […]