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
Tag: Corrections
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
Turaga urges inmates to be better and have a purpose when walking out of prison
You are here for a reason, to be rehabilitated, to be better and we want you to walk out of here with a purpose. This was the message from the Attorney General and Min
Fiji Corrections Service hopes Govt will accept submission to control overcrowding at the Labasa Corrections Centre
The Fiji Corrections Service is hoping to expand its Labasa Correction Centre to solve the issue of overcrowding. Fiji Correction Services Acting Commissioner Salote P
23 inmates to showcase handiwork at Corrections Employment Expo on Friday, while Yellow Ribbon Walk is on Saturday
23 inmates that have less than 12-months remaining in their sentences will showcase their handiwork this Friday at the Suva Civic Centre while the Fiji Corrections Servic
Fiji Corrections Service to check on crematorium issues during annual inspections at Ovalau
After concerns were raised by residents of Ovalau on there being no crematorium on the island for the last year, the Fiji Corrections Service says they will be looking in
Remove restrictions to visit prisoners and remandees - Sharma
The Chairman of the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission(HRADC), Pravesh Sharma says they request the Office of the Attorney General to advise the Fiji Correct
Corrections officers are poorly paid and have not had a pay rise in the last 10 years - Turaga
Fiji Corrections Service officers are poorly paid, have not had a pay rise in the last 10 years and have worked in very trying circumstances. This has been highlighted
Corrections officers’ salaries are shocking – Turaga
Attorney General Siromi Turaga is shocked to find out the current salary caps of the Fiji Corrections Service officers. During his tour of the Nasinu Corrections facil
Our zero tolerance policy on assault still stands – Acting Corrections Commissioner
Acting Commissioner of Fiji Corrections Service, Salote Panapasa says the recent death of the inmate at the CWM Hospital is unfortunate. Panapasa says the Corrections
Prisoner dies after he was allegedly assaulted by some Corrections officers
A prisoner has passed away after he was allegedly assaulted by some Fiji Corrections Service officers. The Criminal Investigations Department is investigating the deat
The nation looks to you to look after those that come in here for corrections - Rabuka
Stand proud, stand tall, you have gone through the mill, you have done your training, you should be proud that you now wear that uniform and the nation looks to you to lo