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Fiji hits out at tourist poisoning warning as PM warns of ‘negative press’

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Fiji’s Prime Minister said reports of poisoning could have come from competitors in the tourism industry. News outlets had reported …

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6 days, 14 hours ago

Husband faces life behind bars after being convicted of killing new wife on their Fiji honeymoon

The Independent

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6 days, 15 hours ago

What do we know so far about the alcohol poisoning at Fiji's Warwick Resort?

ABC

It was described as a "terrifying sense of déjà vu". The Australian tourists were taken to Lautoka Hospital after becoming critically ill. People at a different bar at the Warwick drinking the same cocktail at the same time told the ABC they were "fine". But yesterday, Fiji's Tourism Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Viliame Gavoka said he "doesn't believe it …

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1 week ago

Fiji says five patients being discharged after pina colada incident

Raw Story

Fiji doctors have decided to discharge five of the seven patients -- including four Australians and an American -- who were hospitalized after drinking pina coladas at a luxury hotel bar, the government said Monday. They fell ill after drinking pina colada cocktails prepared at a bar in the five-star Warwick Fiji resort on the Coral Coast, about 70 kilometers …

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1 week ago

Travel warning issued as seven tourists fall ill with pina colada poisoning in Fiji

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The victims reportedly drank cocktails at Warwick Fiji Resort on the Coral Coast and soon developed nausea, vomiting, and “neurological …

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1 week ago

After Laos, it's Fiji: The rise of alcohol poisonings and what not to drink on your holiday abroad

Firstpost

Several weeks after six tourists died in Laos from suspected contaminated alcohol, several people were hospitalised in Fiji due to another suspected alcohol poisoning incident. A few weeks after six people died in Laos from suspected methanol-laced drinks, seven tourists were hospitalised in Fiji in a suspected alcohol poisoning case on Sunday. On Saturday night, seven tourists, including four Australians, …

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Fijian authorities investigate suspected mass poisoning

ABC

Rachel Mealey: Fiji's Health Minister says toxicology tests haven't yet been completed to determine the cause of a suspected alcohol poisoning event at a five-star resort on the country's coral coast. Lice Movono: Rachel, today the Ministry of Health have told us they are awaiting the toxicology reports conducted by the Fiji police force into the two serious patients who …

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1 week ago

Australians experienced 'neurological symptoms' at Fiji resort, health authorities say

ABC

Two people including one Australian who remain in hospital after consuming cocktails at a five-star hotel in Fiji are stable and set to fly home, as the Pacific island nation's government insists the incident was "extremely isolated". Speaking at a press conference on Monday afternoon, Fiji's Deputy Prime Minister and Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka said the situation was "very serious" …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Fiji: Seven hotel guests suffer suspected poisoning after drinking cocktails at 5-star resort

CNN

CNN — Seven tourists sought hospital treatment for suspected poisoning after drinking cocktails at a bar in an upscale Fiji resort that’s now being investigated by police. ‘Isolated’ occurrence Gavoka, who is also Fiji’s tourism minister, assured travelers to the Pacific nation that the incident was “extremely isolated.” “No other incidents have been reported either at the resort, or across …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Wallaroos to play seven Tests to prepare for World Cup

ABC

The Wallaroos have a busy international campaign scheduled as they build into next year's Women's Rugby World Cup in England. The Wallaroos will play seven Tests leading into the World Cup in late August, with five on home turf. Loading YouTube content After winning Australia's first-ever silverware in Cape Town, Yapp said the calendar would allow her team to be …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

South Africa eyes first hometown title since 2015 at Cape Town Sevens

Associated Press

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Argentina’s reign of the Cape Town Sevens was ended by South Africa after scrumhalf Ricardo Duarttee put on a show on Saturday. Duarttee had a hand in four of South Africa’s five tries in the 29-5 win at DHL Stadium. That clinched the pool for South Africa and a spot in the men’s semifinals on …

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3 weeks ago

Australia's women's team wins Dubai Sevens title for fifth straight year, led by 15 tries for Maddison Levi

ABC

Maddison Levi has scored a record 15 tries as Australia's rugby women won a fifth-straight Dubai Sevens crown. Dubai Sevens Australia women's team Group A: Australia 52 China 0 Group A: Australia 42 Fiji 7 Group A: Australia 24 Ireland 5 QF: Australia 39 Canada 0 SF: Australia 35 Great Britain 7 Final: Australia 28 New Zealand 24 Maddison Levi …

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3 weeks ago

Australia women win the Dubai Sevens again and Fiji men end their title drought

Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A 90-meter intercept try by women’s sevens player of the year Maddison Levi clinched Australia’s fifth successive Dubai title against archrival New Zealand in the final on Sunday. Her 15th try gave her the women’s record for a single tournament in the world series, eclipsing the 14 by New Zealand’s Portia Woodman-Wickliffe in 2015 in …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Caelan Doris confident he will ‘continue to grow’ as Ireland captain

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Unbeaten Fiji to face Dupont-less France in Dubai Sevens quarters

Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Fiji set up a rematch of the Paris Olympics final with France after sweeping its pool games in Dubai Sevens rugby on Saturday. Fiji beat New Zealand, the United States and Spain in its pool and will look forward to France, which dashed Fiji hopes of a third consecutive gold medal in Paris in July. …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Andy Farrell: Handing Ireland reins to Simon Easterby will be ‘seamless’ process

The Independent

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Ireland boss Andy Farrell recalls ‘privilege’ of working with Joe Schmidt

The Independent

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Cooperatives vital for India’s economic progress, says PM Modi

Hindustan Times

NEW DELHI: Cooperatives have a major role in India’s economic progress and reaching its benefits to the poor, and serve as a glue for the Global South, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said in an address at the global launch of the International Year of Cooperatives. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay light the lamp …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ireland rookies impress as penalty-ridden Fiji dominated 52-17

Associated Press

DUBLIN — Ireland’s fresh charges gave coach Andy Farrell options to ponder for the autumn rugby closer against Australia after they comfortably handled Fiji 52-17 on Saturday. On debut, Gus McCarthy deepened Ireland’s grand stock of hookers with no-look passes and a try after two crooked throw-ins in another shaky lineout, while flanker Cormac Izuchukwu stood out with a high …

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1 month ago

Penalty-bitten Ireland defends unbeaten record against Fiji in Dublin

Associated Press

DUBLIN — Discipline is the over-riding issue when Ireland and Fiji meet in autumn rugby on Saturday for only the sixth time in 30 years. Two yellow cards were also conceded last week against the Pumas, raising the tally to nine in Ireland’s last nine tests. “Better discipline,” he said, and “more continuity which leads to more pressure on the …

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1 month ago

New faces and Stockdale’s return – Ireland v Fiji talking points

The Independent

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Captain Caelan Doris feels Ireland are fired up by fighting talk from Fiji

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Andy Farrell aware Ireland are viewed as ‘vulnerable’ by Fiji

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Ireland hand Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu debuts against Fiji

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Fiji hits out at tourist poisoning warning as PM warns of ‘negative press’

Husband faces life behind bars after being convicted of killing new wife on their Fiji honeymoon

What do we know so far about the alcohol poisoning at Fiji's Warwick Resort?

Fiji says five patients being discharged after pina colada incident

Travel warning issued as seven tourists fall ill with pina colada poisoning in Fiji

After Laos, it's Fiji: The rise of alcohol poisonings and what not to drink on your holiday abroad

Fijian authorities investigate suspected mass poisoning

Australians experienced 'neurological symptoms' at Fiji resort, health authorities say

Fiji: Seven hotel guests suffer suspected poisoning after drinking cocktails at 5-star resort

Wallaroos to play seven Tests to prepare for World Cup

South Africa eyes first hometown title since 2015 at Cape Town Sevens

Australia's women's team wins Dubai Sevens title for fifth straight year, led by 15 tries for Maddison Levi

Australia women win the Dubai Sevens again and Fiji men end their title drought

Caelan Doris confident he will ‘continue to grow’ as Ireland captain

Unbeaten Fiji to face Dupont-less France in Dubai Sevens quarters

Andy Farrell: Handing Ireland reins to Simon Easterby will be ‘seamless’ process

Ireland boss Andy Farrell recalls ‘privilege’ of working with Joe Schmidt

Cooperatives vital for India’s economic progress, says PM Modi

Ireland rookies impress as penalty-ridden Fiji dominated 52-17

Penalty-bitten Ireland defends unbeaten record against Fiji in Dublin

New faces and Stockdale’s return – Ireland v Fiji talking points

Captain Caelan Doris feels Ireland are fired up by fighting talk from Fiji

Andy Farrell aware Ireland are viewed as ‘vulnerable’ by Fiji

Ireland hand Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu debuts against Fiji