Corrections Commissioner suspended by COC
The Commissioner of Fiji Corrections Service, Doctor Jalesi Nakarawa has been suspended by the Constitutional Offices Commission following several allegations against him
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Taione Veiqaravi overcomes personal loss to pass out with Fiji Correctional Services
It was an emotional day for Taione Volavola Veiqaravi, as he is one of the 64 recruits for the Fiji Correctional Services who graduated today. While speaking to fijivi
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
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
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