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The Fiji Under-16 men’s team is just one victory away from reaching the final of the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship as they prepare for a crucial semi-final clash against the Solomon Islands in Papua New Guinea. The Baby Bula Boys have impressed throughout the group stage, delivering strong performances to secure their place in the tournament’s final four. Now, they will be looking to maintain that momentum and continue their unbeaten run as they chase a spot in the championship decider. Fiji will face the Solomon Islands in the semi-final at the PNG Football Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 6:00pm…

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13-year-old aspiring rugby referee Vaibhavi Deo has returned from New Zealand with memories to last a lifetime after being surprised with an extraordinary behind-the-scenes experience at the All Blacks vs Ireland Test at Eden Park. What began as a father-daughter bucket-list trip to watch their first-ever All Blacks Test Match together turned into an unforgettable opportunity for the young Fijian official, thanks to a special programme secretly arranged by New Zealand Rugby. Just minutes before kick-off, Vaibhavi was unexpectedly escorted from her seat and invited pitch-side to join the elite match officials. From ground level, she witnessed the teams’ arrival,…

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The Fiji Under-16 Boys are one win away from reaching the OFC Under-16 Men’s Championship final as they prepare to take on the Solomon Islands in the semi-finals in Papua New Guinea. The Baby Bula Boys head into the knockout clash after an unbeaten group stage campaign and will be looking to maintain their strong form to secure a place in the tournament decider. The semi-final will kick off at 6pm Fiji time on Wednesday, 22 July, at the PNG Football Stadium. The post Semi-Final Awaits Baby Bula Boys appeared first on Fiji One News.

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Thirty senior police officers taking part in the Superintendents Qualifying Course have completed a training session led by the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre aimed at strengthening police responses to violence against women and girls. The two-hour session was attended by 10 women and 20 men holding ranks from Inspector to Superintendent. FWCC Manager Legal Miliana Tarai and Counsellor Advocate Akisi Rokara facilitated discussions on gender, violence against women and girls, human rights, and the legal frameworks that guide police responses. A key focus was the adoption of a survivor-centred approach, ensuring the rights, safety, dignity and wellbeing of survivors remain…

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A Labasa farmer is helping transform his community by promoting agriculture as a pathway to stronger livelihoods and improved food security. Thirty-three-year-old Deepak Chand returned to his hometown of Tabucolatiri in Wailevu after spending 13 years studying and working in Suva. Since returning, he has developed a five-acre mixed-cropping farm and recently expanded with a 20-acre property while also serving the community as an Advisory Councillor and Justice of the Peace. Chand said he believed leading through action was the best way to encourage others, demonstrating that farming can create opportunities, support families and strengthen communities. With assistance from the…

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