The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Sunday reported the first human case in the United States of travel-associated New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, from an outbreak-affected country.

The Methodist Church in Fiji says it does not support the destruction of religious temples or any acts of sacrilege.

Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne believes Fiji’s rugby future will be defined not just by physical skill, but by the values and leadership qualities developed in players from a young age.

The Police team in Nadi are pursuing leads in five cases of the alleged theft of religious statues which occurred last week.

Labasa football’s star player, Anish Khem, will be sidelined for a month due to a lower abdomen injury.

Health Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu says demand for medicines in Fiji sometimes exceeds supply, causing dangerous shortages in hospitals.

The Fijian Teachers Association is building a new five-story building to boost its revenue.

Next year’s World Surf League Fiji Pro at Cloudbreak will not be the last.

India fears a planned Chinese mega-dam in Tibet will reduce water flows on a major river by up to 85% during the dry season, according to four sources familiar with the matter and a government analysis seen by Reuters, prompting Delhi to fast-track plans for its own dam to mitigate the effects.

The sharp increase in the use of illicit drugs is driving HIV/AIDS cases, which is now the second fastest-growing epidemic in the Asia-Pacific region.

The PGA Tour’s nearly man got his win, after so many close calls, in a big way. The Englishman captured the PGA Tour play-off title with a victory in the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club on Monday, AEST.

Forestry absorption has eased some of Fiji’s carbon footprint, however, the reliance on imported fossil fuels for transport and electricity means emissions cuts need to be accelerated in the next decade.