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

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 month ago

China trade exhibition to be held in Fiji

China Daily

A China trade exhibition will be held in Suva, the capital of Fiji, from Thursday to Sunday, featuring leading Chinese companies and some Fijian enterprises. The event will be jointly hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and the Fijian Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications, with the participation of around …

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2 months ago

Fiji's Diplomatic Mission to India: Boosting Investments and Promoting Sustainable Growth

New Indian Express

Fiji's High Commissioner Jagannath Sami has arrived in India to strengthen ties between the two nations and attract investments. He met with film producers, hospitals, and SMEs to promote the incentives and tax benefits offered by the Fijian government. Sami highlighted the historical ties between India and Fiji, noting that 38% of Fiji's population is of Indian origin. He expressed …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Failed coup leader George Speight is free from jail — leaving Fiji grappling with its history of 'coup culture'

ABC

It was a failed coup that unleashed nearly two years of violent turmoil in Fiji — events that brought suffering still deeply felt by victims. And one of the loudest voices calling for him to reveal more is Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who this week said he was a "victim" of Speight's silence about the events of 2000. Fiji's third …

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3 months ago

Destination of growth for outbound tourism

China Daily

Visitors enjoy getting wet during the Songkran water-splashing festival in Thailand. Between Jan 1 and Aug 17, more than 4.53 million Chinese tourists visited Thailand, solidifying China's position as the country's largest source of tourism, according to Thai authorities. This trend is supported by multiple factors, such as the bilateral visa-free policy and the stable demand for travel, and should …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Fiji anti-corruption commissioner detained a day after being appointed, on orders of her deputy

ABC

Fiji's anti-corruption commission has been engulfed in an extraordinary saga after its new chief was detained and questioned by police on the orders of her second-in-command, who also made a failed push to lay charges against Fiji's Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad. But on Thursday morning Ms Malimali — who was already being investigated over her actions as the chair …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

How a group of Pacific Island workers saved the Taralga Tigers — and breathed new life into local rugby

ABC

It's half-time on a windswept rugby field in Australia's Snowy Mountains as a group of Pacific Islander players huddle and listen to their coach. "Without the Pacific Islander boys joining our club, I don't think we'd have a team at the moment," coach Evan Rees said. The club has also helped the players feel connected to their new home in …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Fiji prime minister to begin 10-day China visit

China Daily

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in Vanua Levu, Fiji, April 2, 2024. Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will pay a 10-day official visit to China starting from Monday, the first of its kind since taking the office in 2022. China has received several leaders of Pacific Island countries this year and Prime Minister Rabuka is yet another Pacific Island country …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

President Droupadi Murmu Conferred With Fiji's Highest Civilian Award

News 18

President Droupadi Murmu was on Tuesday conferred the Companion of the Order of Fiji, the country’s highest civilian award, as she hailed the ties between the two countries and said India stands ready to partner with Fiji to build a stronger, resilient, and more prosperous nation. “President Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere of Fiji conferred the Companion of the Order of …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

President Droupadi Murmu receives Fiji's highest civilian award

The Hindu

President Droupadi Murmu was conferred the Companion of the Order of Fiji, the country's highest civilian award on August 6, as she hailed the ties between the two countries and said India stands ready to partner with Fiji to build a stronger, resilient, and more prosperous nation. "President Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere of Fiji conferred the Companion of the Order …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

President Droupadi Murmu conferred with highest civilian award of Fiji

India TV News

Suva: President Droupadi Murmu was conferred with Fiji's highest civilian award, the 'Companion of the Order of Fiji', on Tuesday. Amit Shah congratulates President Murmu Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated President Murmu on being conferred with Fiji's highest civilian honour, saying it not only enhanced India's prestige on the world stage but also strengthened diplomatic ties between the two …

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5 months ago

All Blacks and Fiji play a test in San Diego as rugby tries to crack the American market

Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The All Blacks will play Fiji in San Diego on Friday night in the latest step in an effort by New Zealand Rugby to penetrate the U.S. sporting market. “There are lots of different facets to how we might approach the United States,” New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson said in an interview earlier this …

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7 months ago

Pacific workers move from farms to service stations in expansion of Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme

ABC

In short: A group of Fijian nationals have been employed in Queensland service stations amid a local worker shortage. A group of Fijian nationals have taken up work in service stations in regional Queensland as the federal government allows more industries to recruit workers from Pacific nations. Wessel Petroleum, which owns 19 service stations between Townsville and the Sunshine Coast, …

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8 months ago

Hurricanes overcome yellow cards to beat Fijian Drua 38-15 in Super Rugby Pacific

Associated Press

SUVA, Fiji — The Wellington-based Hurricanes overcame a poor second half in which they incurred three yellow cards to beat the Fijian Drua 38-15 in Super Rugby Pacific on Friday, stretching their winning start to the season to eight matches and ending the Drua’s unbeaten record at home. That situation was reversed in the second half as the Hurricanes, tiring …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Mick Byrne appointed head coach as Fiji targets Nations Championship

Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Drua head coach Mick Byrne has been hired to guide the Fijian national men’s rugby team as part of an agreement which could see Fiji play in the upcoming Nations Championship. “World Rugby clarified that performance and ranking at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France has put Fiji in strong position to be part of …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Fifi Box, 47, shows off her youthful figure in a skimpy blue bikini as she enjoys family holiday in Fiji

Daily Mail

Fifi Box is enjoying a Fijian vacation with her two little girls. The radio queen looked stunning in the skimpy blue swimwear as she posed on the beach alongside her daughters, Beatrix 'Trixie' Belle, 11 and Daisy Belle, four. Fifi Box is enjoying a Fijian vacation with her two little girls Fifi was shocked to discover she'd been named Australia's …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Fijian Drua scrumhalf Lomani banned 6 weeks for elbowing Super Rugby rival in the head

Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Fijian Drua scrumhalf Frank Lomani has been banned for six weeks for striking Melbourne Rebels lock Josh Canham’s head with an elbow during a Super Rugby Pacific match last weekend. He was referred to Super Rugby’s foul play review committee which found him guilty Wednesday of “deliberate physical abuse of striking with an elbow to the …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Flyhalves shine in Super Rugby, chasing All Blacks, Wallabies spots

Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The performance of Damian McKenzie for the Chiefs against the Fijian Drua on Saturday again has highlighted the high quality of flyhalves in Super Rugby Pacific this season. “I know there’s a lot of work to be done before that first team gets named so I’m really excited for that opportunity.” On Saturday, McKenzie was opposite …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Crusaders face a tough return to Fiji as they seek to end a losing start to Super Rugby

Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Christchurch-based Crusaders have summoned international backup as they attempt to stem an early season losing streak in Super Rugby Pacific before returning to the site of one of their most historic defeats. The Crusaders have started the season with back-to-back losses for the first time in a decade, going down to the Chiefs in a …

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

Sotutu, Sullivan score two tries each as Blues beat Fijian Drua 34-10 in Super Rugby Pacific

Associated Press

WHANGAREI, New Zealand — Fiji rugby’s long season of success came to a sudden end Saturday when the Fijian Drua were beaten 34-10 by the Auckland-based Blues in the first round of Super Rugby Pacific. The Blues always were dangerous in the outside channels and captain Dalton Papali’i scored in the right corner when the Drua cover defense was fully …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

All Blacks and Flying Fijians will play a rugby test match in San Diego on July 19

Hindustan Times

SAN DIEGO — The New Zealand All Blacks are moving a home test match abroad for the first time when they face South Pacific rival Fiji at San Diego State's Snapdragon Stadium on July 19. “It’s a massive step for New Zealand rugby, bringing a home test over to the States,” said Ma’a Nonu, a former All Blacks star who …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Fijian student really treasures China's realities

China Daily

Photo taken on Dec. 20, 2023 shows Katriena Wong at the construction site of Nausori Plaza in Nausori, Fiji. "The real China that I saw with my own eyes was so different from what the Western media had been portraying for years," says Wong, who'd previously studied in China. Most of what she'd heard about China beforehand came from mainstream …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Fijian student really treasures China's realities

China Daily

Photo taken on Dec. 20, 2023 shows Katriena Wong at the construction site of Nausori Plaza in Nausori, Fiji. "The real China that I saw with my own eyes was so different from what the Western media had been portraying for years," says Wong, who'd previously studied in China. Most of what she'd heard about China beforehand came from mainstream …

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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

China trade exhibition to be held in Fiji

Fiji's Diplomatic Mission to India: Boosting Investments and Promoting Sustainable Growth

Failed coup leader George Speight is free from jail — leaving Fiji grappling with its history of 'coup culture'

Destination of growth for outbound tourism

Fiji anti-corruption commissioner detained a day after being appointed, on orders of her deputy

How a group of Pacific Island workers saved the Taralga Tigers — and breathed new life into local rugby

Fiji prime minister to begin 10-day China visit

President Droupadi Murmu Conferred With Fiji's Highest Civilian Award

President Droupadi Murmu receives Fiji's highest civilian award

President Droupadi Murmu conferred with highest civilian award of Fiji

All Blacks and Fiji play a test in San Diego as rugby tries to crack the American market

Pacific workers move from farms to service stations in expansion of Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme

Hurricanes overcome yellow cards to beat Fijian Drua 38-15 in Super Rugby Pacific

Mick Byrne appointed head coach as Fiji targets Nations Championship

Fifi Box, 47, shows off her youthful figure in a skimpy blue bikini as she enjoys family holiday in Fiji

Fijian Drua scrumhalf Lomani banned 6 weeks for elbowing Super Rugby rival in the head

Flyhalves shine in Super Rugby, chasing All Blacks, Wallabies spots

Crusaders face a tough return to Fiji as they seek to end a losing start to Super Rugby

Sotutu, Sullivan score two tries each as Blues beat Fijian Drua 34-10 in Super Rugby Pacific

All Blacks and Flying Fijians will play a rugby test match in San Diego on July 19

Fijian student really treasures China's realities

Fijian student really treasures China's realities