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

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

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.

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.

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.

Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran, says her ministry is making positive progress in graduating social welfare recipients from the system through various business ventures.

The Lands and Mineral Resources Ministry has launched a land acquisition exercise for the proposed Waiqele International Airport in Labasa.

Teachers in Fiji are demanding a 30 percent pay rise, warning that delays are causing frustration and driving graduates abroad.

Fiji is set to boost its health sector with India through new hospitals, affordable medicines and expanded medical training.

Fiji is facing its fastest-growing HIV outbreak, prompting urgent calls for stronger support and awareness for those living with the virus.

Fiji and Papua New Guinea must deepen their trade partnership to drive regional integration and protect the Pacific’s vital fisheries, says Acting Prime Minister and Trade Minister Manoa Kamikamica.