58 articles tagged "fiji-corrections"
The Fiji Corrections Service officially commenced the 2025 Recruitment Screening Phase at the Naboro Training Academy. They say the first group of shortlisted applicants arrived for registration, documentation chec
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, the Nasinu burial site will be fully exhausted i
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 Ging, who is currently in the Suva Remand Centre.
The Fiji Corrections Service has kicked off its week-long celebration marking 150 years of service with a church service and oath affirmation this morning. Senior Communications Officer, Jona Sigavou told fijivilla
A senior Fiji Corrections Service officer has been charged and will be appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today. Police say following consultations with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the seni
I really do not know what to expect going back home, because the world is very different now from what I left 20 years ago.

These were the words of Pauliasi Delaibatiki, one of six inmates granted a Presidential Pa
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
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
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
The Commissioner of Fiji Corrections Service, Doctor Jalesi Nakarawa has been suspended by the Constitutional Offices Commission following several allegations against him that warrant an investigation. The Commissi
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 fijivillage News, Veiqaravi says one week before he j
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 Naboro Prison today. The Fiji Corrections Se
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 Corrections Service to family members of those w
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 must therefore explain. Nawaikula says for a hi
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 sentenced to 1 year imprisonment in May this year after
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka stresses the release of 2000 coup leader, George Speight followed the due process for the Mercy Commission. While speaking to fijivillage News, Rabuka says there was no interference
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 or instigator of the coup. Those are the wor
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 and through reconciliation seek restoration.
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 release and pardon the leader of the 2000 coup, George
2000 coup leader George Speight and Counter Revolutionary Warfare leader Shane Stevens have been granted Presidential pardons. They have been officially discharged from custody. The two are among seven pardone
