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
Tag: Fiji Corrections Service
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
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
Fiji Corrections Service allows Eid celebrations for Muslim inmates' families
It was an emotional day yesterday for Muslim inmates serving their time at the Fiji Corrections facility as the Fiji Corrections Service opened its doors to the families
Fiji Corrections Service hopes inclusion of FNU logo in certificates will assist staff and inmates
The Fiji National University and Fiji Corrections Service have entered into a partnership to train and develop the staff and inmates of the Corrections Service. Speaki
Ratu Wiliame calls on communities to support prisoners when they are released
As the rate of re-offence by prisoners over the past 12 years has been fluctuating, President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere is calling on communities to support prisoners when
NGO Coalition raises concerns over alleged medical neglect leading to inmate's death
The NGO Coalition on Human Rights in Fiji says they are disturbed by media reports and social media updates about an alleged case of medical neglect that resulted in the
AG confirms investigation into alleged assault of prisoners at Suva Remand Centre by Correction officers
Attorney General Siromi Turaga has confirmed that an investigation is currently underway into the matter where Correction Officers allegedly assaulted some prisoners at t
Turaga urges inmates to be better and have a purpose when walking out of prison
You are here for a reason, to be rehabilitated, to be better and we want you to walk out of here with a purpose. This was the message from the Attorney General and Min
Fiji Corrections Service hopes Govt will accept submission to control overcrowding at the Labasa Corrections Centre
The Fiji Corrections Service is hoping to expand its Labasa Correction Centre to solve the issue of overcrowding. Fiji Correction Services Acting Commissioner Salote P
23 inmates to showcase handiwork at Corrections Employment Expo on Friday, while Yellow Ribbon Walk is on Saturday
23 inmates that have less than 12-months remaining in their sentences will showcase their handiwork this Friday at the Suva Civic Centre while the Fiji Corrections Servic
Fiji Corrections Service to check on crematorium issues during annual inspections at Ovalau
After concerns were raised by residents of Ovalau on there being no crematorium on the island for the last year, the Fiji Corrections Service says they will be looking in
Remove restrictions to visit prisoners and remandees - Sharma
The Chairman of the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission(HRADC), Pravesh Sharma says they request the Office of the Attorney General to advise the Fiji Correct
Corrections officers are poorly paid and have not had a pay rise in the last 10 years - Turaga
Fiji Corrections Service officers are poorly paid, have not had a pay rise in the last 10 years and have worked in very trying circumstances. This has been highlighted
Corrections officers’ salaries are shocking – Turaga
Attorney General Siromi Turaga is shocked to find out the current salary caps of the Fiji Corrections Service officers. During his tour of the Nasinu Corrections facil
AG reminds Corrections Officers to follow the Constitution
Attorney General Siromi Turaga has called on Fiji Corrections Service officers to ensure they are not using any forms of punishment on offenders under their care. Tura