Corrections Commissioner back in office
Commissioner of Fiji Corrections Service, Doctor Jalesi Nakarawa is back in office today after returning from his leave. Dr Nakarawa confirmed he was on leave after he
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Drug Rehabilitation Centre to be established within Corrections Service
In a move to rehabilitate convicted drugs offender, a Drug Rehabilitation Centre will be established within the Fiji Corrections Service. This comes as Cabinet approve
Corrections Commissioner sent on leave after reports of serious breaches
Commissioner of Fiji Corrections Service, Dr Jalesi Nakarawa has been sent to leave after the Ministry of Justice received reports of serious incidents and potential brea
Large quantities of marijuana and suki found at the Naboro prison farm this morning
The Fiji Correction Services (FCS) continues its commitment to eradicating illicit drug smuggling in prison facilities, with another significant discovery made early this
White powder, marijuana, suki and other contraband items confiscated in Naboro Prison
White powder, marijuana, suki, touch screen mobile phones and mobile batteries have been confiscated by the Fiji Corrections Service during a routine sweep search at the
Bringing cooked food for prisoners for Christmas stopped for security reasons
Bringing cooked food for consumption to coincide with the Christmas festivities for prisoners has been stopped for security reasons. This is the advice from the Fiji C
It’s wrong to release Bainimarama and Govt must explain - Nawaikula
Former SODELPA Member of Parliament, Niko Nawaikula says in his opinion, it is wrong to release former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, and the Coalition Government mus
Bainimarama granted early release from prison
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has been granted early release as of today, in accordance with Section 46 (3) of the Corrections Act. Bainimarama was sentence
Speight was released after due process, no interference from any other parties – Rabuka
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka stresses the release of 2000 coup leader, George Speight followed the due process for the Mercy Commission. While speaking to fijivilla
Chaudhry calls on George Speight to reveal the truth about the 2000 coup
Now that he is a free man, one hopes George Speight will reveal the truth about the 2000 coup. He has maintained right from the beginning that he was not the real leader
Speight has served his time and life needs to move on - Bulitavu
George Speight has served his time and life needs to move on. Those are the comments of Opposition MP, Mosese Bulitavu as he says we need to move away from our past an
Speight’s release has reopened old wounds for those who suffered loss during the 2000 coup - Lal
Opposition MP, Ketan Lal says they have received countless heartfelt messages from fellow Fijians who are deeply saddened and disappointed by the recent decision to relea
2000 coup leader George Speight and CRW leader Shane Stevens granted presidential pardons and released
2000 coup leader George Speight and Counter Revolutionary Warfare leader Shane Stevens have been granted Presidential pardons. They have been officially discharged fro
Inmate allegedly assaulted at Lautoka Correctional Centre
The Fiji Corrections Service is investigating a matter where an inmate was allegedly assaulted at the Lautoka Correctional Centre. The Corrections Service says a repor
Corrections Service changes Chaplain appointment process
The Fiji Corrections Service is undertaking a comprehensive review of the Chaplain appointment process within its staff establishment to allow for Chaplains from various
2 Corrections officers terminated for alleged drug possession and involvement in drug network
The two Fiji Corrections Service officers who were allegedly caught with illegal drugs and incriminating material and were allegedly involved in a drug network have been
Corrections Officer suspended after raid uncovers evidence of drug network involvement
A Fiji Corrections Officer has been suspended after a raid at his home in Lautoka resulted in the retrieval of an incriminating video, material used for drug packaging a
Corrections officer apprehended for allegedly attempting to smuggle marijuana, suki and mobile phones
A Corrections officer has been apprehended for allegedly attempting to smuggle marijuana, suki and mobile phones into the Minimum Correction Centre in Naboro during his s
Inmate at Suva Women's Correction Centre gives birth to baby girl
An inmate at the Suva Women’s Correction Centre has given birth to a baby girl and the inmate will continue breastfeeding her baby until she deems it fit for her m
We are facing challenges with medical conditions of inmates over 60 – Fiji Corrections
The Fiji Corrections Service is facing significant challenges in managing the medical conditions of inmates, particularly those over the age of 60. They say in Nasinu
11 Corrections Officers suspended for receiving free meals and groceries from Grace Road businesses
11 Fiji Corrections Service officers at the Suva Remand Centre have been suspended as they and their families were receiving free meals and groceries from Grace Road busi