Fiji records 632 new cases, two death deaths reported
Fiji has recorded 632 new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths recorded Sunday.
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Fiji diplomat says rugby can open doors for scholarship to study and play in Asia
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Tokyo
Fiji’s back to back gold medal win in sevens rugby at the Tokyo Olympics Wednesday will open up...
Tuvalu wants to develop rugby into a competitive sport
Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Tokyo
Fiji’s historical second gold medal win at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Wednesday evening should be a cause for celebration...
Fiji can win more gold if adequate resources are given to sporting bodies
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Three Oceania judokas set to improve rankings after Tokyo 2020
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Tokyo
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Kiribati lone female judoka wants to inspire young people with her Olympic performance
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Forum Foreign Ministers endorse Weather Ready Pacific Decadal Programme of Investment
The Weather Ready Pacific Decadal Programme of Investment was endorsed at the Forum Foreign Ministerial Meeting (FFMM) on 27 July 2021.
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Queensland mayor’s historic blackbirding apology over slavery of Pacific Islanders
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We don’t want Suva to be burnt like before: Fiji Defence Minister
Fijian Defence Minister Inia Seruiratu has shed some light on why politicians have been taken in for questioning in relation to Bill 17.
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