140 articles tagged "corrections"
There are revelations that more than 20 prisoners engaged in a hunger strike are accommodated in the wings for reorientation purposes and assessment of their behaviour. The Fiji Corrections Service says they receiv
As the general cleaning and maintenance of grave plots are conducted across all cemeteries under the Fiji Corrections Service, it has been noted that some grave plots have been misused as drop-off points for prohibited
The Fiji Corrections Service has apologised to families affected by the recent removal of grave decorations at cemeteries under its care to maintain the grounds’ cleanliness, safety and overall upkeep. The Correc
Holmes and Ubitau will speak about their experience in prison and the decisions that they had made that changed their lives forever.
Parents, especially fathers, play an important role in the development of a child and for former Fiji Corrections Service inmate Isaiah Holmes, not having that support, resulted in him being vulnerable to making mistake
Contraband items is one of the major challenges the Fiji Corrections Service is battling with, and according to Suva Corrections Centre Officer In-charge and Deputy Superintendent of Corrections Josaia Naikalivou, famil
The Fiji Corrections Service is urging the public to respect the rule of law and refrain from making baseless assumptions, especially on social media, as investigations continue into serious allegations against Acting C
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has raised concerns about overcrowding at the Korovou Remand Centre, revealing that the facility is currently housing 287 detainees—well above its
Fiji Corrections Service Principal Corrections Officer Jone Sigavou says the percentage of inmates re-offending and reintegrating into the community had decreased before the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to 15 to 20 years
Inmate Aisake Qiolele is grateful to the Fiji Corrections Service for the Yellow Ribbon Project as he now has a source of income by selling his paintings at the Tagimoucia Art Gallery. Qiolele has been serving more
More employment opportunities have been announced in the 2025/2026 National Budget as $1 million has been allocated for the recruitment of 40 new positions under Phase 2 of the Job Evaluation Exercise at the Fiji Correc
Former Acting Commissioner of Fiji Corrections Service, Salote Panapasa's abuse of office case has been adjourned to 30th July. Panapasa's lawyer filed with the court on Friday that their practicing certificate had
Rehabilitation is at the heart of the mission as it focuses on improving the lives of the inmates. The Fiji Corrections Service says its rehabilitative initiatives begin with one-on-one counselling with its on-fiel
There is nothing glamorous about life in Prison. Assistant Superintendent of Corrections, Isireli Dausiga highlighted this to students of Kalabu High School and William Cross High School during their visits. T
All four escapees have been caught after a joint operation between the Fiji Corrections Service and the Fiji Police Force which began from 9pm last night to 8.10am this morning. The fourth inmate on the run, Saula
Saula Luveitasau, Daniel Koroivuki, Selema Nasilivata, and Emosi Rokovesi are currently on the run after escaping from the Suva Corrections Centre last night. The Fiji Corrections Service is advising the public tha
Police are investigating the alleged suicide of an inmate at the Naboro Maximum Corrections Centre. The Fiji Corrections Service has formally notified the Ministry of Justice about the incident. The Ministry o
Prime Minister and Chairman of the Constitutional Offices Commission, Sitiveni Rabuka has today confirmed that the drinking issue regarding the Acting Corrections Commissioner was not brought up to the COC. Rabuka
Questions are now arising on whether the drinking issue regarding Acting Corrections Commissioner, Sevuloni Naucukidi was taken into account before he was appointed as the Acting Commissioner. This is being raised
Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga says a preliminary investigation indicates the viral nightclub fight video of Acting Corrections Commissioner Sevuloni Naucukidi is likely from early March. He says they have cont
