Fiji Corrections clarifies 206 active HIV cases, not 1,440
The Fiji Corrections Service has clarified that there are 206 active cases of HIV recorded within Fiji’s correctional facilities.The Corrections Service stressed t
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FHRADC welcomes action taken over alleged assault of Lautoka remand prisoner
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission welcomes the progress made by the Fiji Corrections Service and the Fiji Police Force in investigating the a
Kadavu Chiefs visit Naboro to support inmate reintegration
A delegation from the Kadavu Provincial Council, led by Roko Tui Kadavu Joji Banuve, visited the Naboro Corrections Complex on Tuesday to strengthen support for inmates p
Corrections officers suspended with half pay over Lautoka Remand Centre incident
The four Fiji Corrections Service officers involved in an incident where an officer was seen in a social media video dragging an inmate into a dormitory before kicking an
4 Corrections officers suspended following Lautoka Remand Centre assault
Four Fiji Corrections Service officers have been suspended following an assault on an inmate at the Lautoka Remand Centre.A CCTV video that has been widely shared on soci
Human Rights Commission calls for zero tolerance on torture after alleged inmate assault
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is calling for zero tolerance on torture and all forms of ill-treatment following a viral video showing the alleg
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
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
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
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
Fiji Corrections Service begins 2025 Recruitment Screening
The Fiji Corrections Service officially commenced the 2025 Recruitment Screening Phase at the Naboro Training Academy. They say the first group of shortlisted applican
Availability of land for burial is a concern - Moceisuva
One of the key concerns for the Fiji Corrections Service is the availability of land for burials, and according to the Deputy Commissioner of Corrections, Auta Moceisuva,
Bed bugs a persistent challenge in Remand Centre - Fiji Corrections
Fiji Corrections Service says they are continuously working to address the persistent issue of bed bugs at the facilities after a complaint from drug accused Yin Ging Gin