Corrections Service begins evaluation of rehab programs
The Fiji Corrections Service Rehabilitation team is currently conducting an evaluation of all its programs in the various Corrections Centres. Corrections Service says
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Fiji Correction Services urges public to help combat prison drug infiltration
The Fiji Correction Services pleads with all Fijians to help stop the infiltration of drugs in prison centres after methamphetamine was found behind prison walls, but the
Fiji is now home to drug traffickers deported from overseas - Corrections Commissioner
Fiji is now home to drug traffickers deported from different countries such as the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand who continue to ply their trade locally. Comm
Bainimarama to now be handcuffed during all court appearances
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama will now be handcuffed during all court appearances as a Fiji Corrections Service investigation has revealed that he signed docum
Prof. Prasad pledges support to improve Fiji Corrections Service staffing issues
While addressing the significant staffing concerns within the Fiji Corrections Service, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has vowed t
16 inmates get job opportunities at Yellow Ribbon Expo
16 inmates have an opportunity to get a job after their release from prison as they were interviewed by potential employers from various sectors during the 5th Fiji Corre
Investigation underway on leaked photos of Bainimarama and Qiliho from prison
The Fiji Corrections Service has apologized to the Bainimarama and Qiliho families for the disclosure of the photographs of inmates Voreqe Bainimarama and Sitiveni Qiliho
Speaker urges better support for Corrections officers amidst high-risk conditions as AG promises changes
Speaker of Parliament Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has shared his experience of being imprisoned and is urging the Fiji Corrections Service to better resource the wardens as t
Fiji Corrections Service allows Eid celebrations for Muslim inmates' families
It was an emotional day yesterday for Muslim inmates serving their time at the Fiji Corrections facility as the Fiji Corrections Service opened its doors to the families
Fiji Corrections Service hopes inclusion of FNU logo in certificates will assist staff and inmates
The Fiji National University and Fiji Corrections Service have entered into a partnership to train and develop the staff and inmates of the Corrections Service. Speaki
Ratu Wiliame calls on communities to support prisoners when they are released
As the rate of re-offence by prisoners over the past 12 years has been fluctuating, President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere is calling on communities to support prisoners when
Corrections Service will follow the Supreme Court ruling on remission of sentences of inmates - AG
Attorney General, Siromi Turaga confirms that the Fiji Corrections Service will follow the Supreme Court ruling in relation to the calculation of the remission of the sen
Inmate’s death at Naboro under independent investigation by Human Rights Commission
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is independently investigating the death of an inmate at the Naboro Minimum Corrections Centre on the 10th of Feb
NGO Coalition raises concerns over alleged medical neglect leading to inmate's death
The NGO Coalition on Human Rights in Fiji says they are disturbed by media reports and social media updates about an alleged case of medical neglect that resulted in the
Investigation launched into death of inmate amid allegations of medical neglect
The Fiji Corrections Service is investigating to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of a 60-year-old inmate at the Naboro Minimum Corrections Centre. Th
Corrections officers face abuse from inmates in remand centres
The Fiji Corrections Service has raised concerns about the attitude of some people brought into the remand centres awaiting their court hearing who abuse Corrections Serv
Every report does not require someone to be suspended or take leave - AG
Attorney General Siromi Turaga has highlighted that every report lodged does not mean that it will require someone to be suspended or take leave. Turaga was responding
AG confirms investigation into alleged assault of prisoners at Suva Remand Centre by Correction officers
Attorney General Siromi Turaga has confirmed that an investigation is currently underway into the matter where Correction Officers allegedly assaulted some prisoners at t
Corrections wives from Labasa display art and craft skills
Wives of Corrections Officers and Personnel from Labasa had recently put on a display of homemade traditional handicrafts and hand-woven materials. Supervisor Norther
Matea, Wara, Valu, Nacagilevu, Boa and Tearawa have graduated as prison officers
Sesoni Matea, Sairusi Wara, Tasere Valu, Kinivuwai Nacagilevu, Josefa Boa and Joseph Tearawa are the six outstanding students who have recently graduated as prison office
Fiji Correction Service signs a MOU with Health Ministry to enhance healthcare service within their 15 centres
Enhancing healthcare services within the 15 correction facilities in Fiji, was a milestone achievement for the Fiji Corrections Service after they signed a Memorandum of