Fiji

There were 490 new HIV cases in Fiji from October - December last year.

The Fiji Football Association says it does not condone anyone with criminal convictions being part of their leadership set-up.

"Ports came in with a tug and pulled the vessel out; once the vessel was pulled out, it went down."

Minister Ro Filipe Tuisawau said the matter is under investigation.

Samoa, Fiji, Tonga and the Cook Islands have all declared dengue outbreaks.

Barbara Malimali was revealed as the new anti-corruption commissioner last September.

The insect is a significant pest for crops like maize and sweetcorn.

The Fiji Law Society says suspending the Commissioner of FICAC without the advice of the Judicial Services Commission is unlawful.

Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said the president had taken several actions in response to recommendations of a report by the Commission of Inquiry.

The country's health ministry has recorded four laboratory-confirmed cases of meningococcal disease. Audio

Border officials seized the four kilograms of methamphetamine concealed in airfreight at Nadi International Airport during a joint operation between the police and customs service.

However, Biman Prasad says the government is taking steps to retain Fijian teachers as the education system faces a teacher shortage problem. Audio

The Great Council of Chiefs chairman says the document, which grants every citizen equal status and rights, is "restricting a lot of work for the iTaukei" people.

Fijian Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka said he "deeply regrets the unfortunate circumstances" encountered by the visitors during their stay.