Turaga orders report on claims remandees were forced to eat beef and pork
Minister for Justice and Acting Attorney General Siromi Turaga has directed his Permanent Secretary to provide a report regarding allegations by some remandees at the Suv
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Corrections intercept drugs and mobile phones thrown into Suva Corrections Centre
The Fiji Corrections Service says alert personnel on duty successfully intercepted a package containing contraband including 17 rolls of marijuana, two sachets of methamp
Court summons Officer-in-Charge over allegations remandees were forced to eat beef and pork against religious beliefs
Suva Magistrate Yogesh Prasad has summoned the Officer-in-Charge of the Suva Remand Centre following allegations that some remandees have been forced to eat pork or beef,
Omegle video featuring prisoners and two women triggers Fiji Corrections investigation
The prisoners who used a mobile phone inside the corrections facility in Lautoka and interacted with two women during an Omegle video are being investigated by the Fiji C
Drones detected near Naboro Corrections Complex, Corrections issues warning
Following the consistent and concerning detection of unauthorized drone activity in the vicinity of the Naboro Complex in recent weeks, the Fiji Corrections Service has s
Naucukidi acquitted of criminal intimidation charge after case withdrawn
Former Acting Fiji Corrections Service Commissioner, Sevuloni Naucukidi, has been acquitted of a criminal intimidation charge by Magistrate Shageeth Somaratne this aftern
Rev Soita calls on Corrections staff to uphold sacred relationships during Easter service
The Fiji Corrections Service held an Easter Dawn Service ahead of the Easter Weekend at the FCS Chapel early this morning, where the men and women of the Corrections Serv
3,000 people turn up for Yellow Ribbon Walk in Bua
Bua’s rugged terrain did not stop a strong show of support for rehabilitation, as 3,000 men, women and children turned up for the Yellow Ribbon Walk in Nabouwalu.
Two FCS nurses suspended for allegedly fraternising with inmates
Two nurses employed by the Fiji Corrections Service have been suspended with immediate effect for allegedly colluding with inmates.The Fiji Corrections Service says the n
Police, Navy and Fiji Corrections to provide security for Marist 7s
To ensure the safety of players and supporters turning up to the 50th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s, the organisers have tightened their security by having officers from the Fiji
Corrections Commissioner Dr Nakarawa terminated
Dr Jalesi Nakarawa has been removed as the Fiji Corrections Service Commissioner after a Tribunal found that allegations against him of nepotism and abuse of office to be
Infrastructure and resource shortfalls challenge HIV care in Fiji prisons
Fiji Corrections Services correctional facilities currently lack the infrastructure necessary to provide adequate HIV treatment, and this challenge is compounded by limit
Naucukidi's criminal intimidation trial to begin in April
The trial for suspended acting Commissioner of Corrections, Sevuloni Naucukidi's trial for allegedly threatening a member of his support staff will be on April 1st
Alleged Suva remand assault to be referred to police after FCS investigation
The Fiji Corrections Service has confirmed it will refer the case involving the alleged assault of a remand inmate at the Suva Remand Centre to Police for investigation.T
Investigation underway into claims of assault and extortion at Suva Remand Centre
The Fiji Corrections Service has confirmed that an investigation is underway after a woman alleged that her husband was assaulted by inmates during a live video call made
Fiji Corrections Service calls for review of rehabilitation period in Criminal Records Bill
The Fiji Corrections Service says there is a need to review the provisions of Clause 7(1)(b) in the Criminal Records Bill regarding the rehabilitation of inmates.While ma
Suva Corrections Centre to be relocated due to flooding and sewer issues
The Suva Corrections Centre is set to be relocated, following a collaboration between the Fiji Corrections Service (FCS) and the Ministry of National Planning, Developmen
Nasinu Corrections Facility inmates receive Bibles as Christmas gifts
Inmates at the Nasinu Corrections Facility received Bibles as Christmas Day gifts, donated by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Force Training Group (FTG) perso
FCS family day brings joy to inmates
It was an emotional moment for the families of inmates after the Fiji Corrections Service opened its doors for six hours to allow family members to enter the prison and s
Auta Moceisuva appointed Acting Commissioner of Corrections
Auta Moceisuva, who previously served as the Deputy Commissioner of Corrections, has been appointed Acting Commissioner of Corrections. Former Acting Fiji Corrections
59 inmates under the care of FCS secure employment through the Through Care programme
59 inmates under the care of the Fiji Corrections Service have secured employment through the "Throughcare programme", a reintegration model that connects eligible partic