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
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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
Naucukidi's criminal intimidation trial to begin in April
The trial for suspended acting Commissioner of Corrections, Sevuloni Naucukidi's trial for allegedly threatening a member of his support staff will be on April 1st
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
Suva Corrections Centre to be relocated due to flooding and sewer issues
The Suva Corrections Centre is set to be relocated, following a collaboration between the Fiji Corrections Service (FCS) and the Ministry of National Planning, Developmen
Nasinu Corrections Facility inmates receive Bibles as Christmas gifts
Inmates at the Nasinu Corrections Facility received Bibles as Christmas Day gifts, donated by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Force Training Group (FTG) perso
FCS family day brings joy to inmates
It was an emotional moment for the families of inmates after the Fiji Corrections Service opened its doors for six hours to allow family members to enter the prison and s
Auta Moceisuva appointed Acting Commissioner of Corrections
Auta Moceisuva, who previously served as the Deputy Commissioner of Corrections, has been appointed Acting Commissioner of Corrections. Former Acting Fiji Corrections
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
Covering caskets with mats for burial not allowed - Moceisuva
Deputy Fiji Corrections Service Commissioner Auta Moceisuva says they are not allowing mats to cover caskets for burial. While revealing this to the Parliamentary Stan
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,
Turaga tells tribunal Dr Nakarawa did not inform him of policy changes and wife’s appointment
Acting Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga has told the Constitutional Offices Commission Tribunal looking into the allegations of misbehaviour by sus
Care Network Program helps former inmates reintegrate into villages- Toganivalu
As the iTaukei continue to make up the largest population in Fiji’s prisons with 2,185 inmates, the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs has been working closely with the F
Fiji Corrections and Peacebuilding strengthen partnership to promote restorative justice
The Fiji Corrections Service and the Pacific Centre for Peacebuilding have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their partnership in promoting restorati
Justice Minister Siromi Turaga to be cross examined for alleged political interference in Dr Nakarawa's tribunal hearing
The counsel for suspended Commissioner of the Fiji Corrections Service, Dr Jalesi Nakarawa intends to cross examine 4 witnesses, including Minister for Justice, Siromi Tu
Tailevu tops prison stats with 163,iTaukei lead with 2,185 inmates
Tailevu continues to record the highest number of inmates in the current prison population, with a total of 163, while iTaukei still make up the highest number of inmates