The Pacific Sexual and Gender Diversity Network says it wants to build its capacity to operate as a regional grant-making and financial intermediary.

The Fiji Development Bank’s loan portfolio has grown to almost $600 million as the bank continues to expand its lending and improve the quality of its financial assets.

BSP Life Managing Director Michael Nacola says Pacific institutions need to work together and pool their capital to unlock major investment opportunities in the region.

The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association has rejected Government’s claim that the tourism industry is using delaying tactics or risking sabotage of the Tourism Services Tax.

Minister for Health and Medical Services Dr Atonio Lalabalavu has directed senior health managers to immediately improve response times and clear administrative backlogs across the Ministry.