Investigation launched into death of inmate amid allegations of medical neglect
The Fiji Corrections Service is investigating to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of a 60-year-old inmate at the Naboro Minimum Corrections Centre. Th
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Every report does not require someone to be suspended or take leave - AG
Attorney General Siromi Turaga has highlighted that every report lodged does not mean that it will require someone to be suspended or take leave. Turaga was responding
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
Kean is not a person of interest - AG
Attorney General Siromi Turaga says we should not treat the former Fiji Corrections Service Commissioner Francis Kean as a person of interest because he has not been char
AG concerned about the number of elderly people cared for in prison
Attorney General Siromi Turaga says one of the things that clearly stood out from his visit to the Fiji Corrections Service in Walu Bay is the number of elderlies being c
3 prisoners pardoned by President
Three ex-offenders who spent more than 20 years in prison were pardoned by President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere today. The three ex-offenders are Albertino Shankar, Ilies
Tabuya congratulates Panapasa and Mataiciwa on their appointment
The Ministry for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation has congratulated Salote Panapasa and Ana Salaivalu Mataiciwa, for their recent appointments as the Acting Commis
68 new recruits join Fiji Corrections Service
68 new recruits have joined the Fiji Corrections Service after their Passing Out Parade yesterday. While speaking at the Passing Out Parade, Attorney General Aiyaz Say
50 inmates take part in Yellow Ribbon Employment Expo
50 inmates from the Correction facilities around the country attended the Yellow Ribbon Employment Expo held at the FMF Gymnasium. This Expo gave opportunity to the in
No response yet from Fiji Corrections Service after strong calls by Akbar and Ali for Nasilasila to be withdrawn from the Wardens 7s team
There has been no response from the Fiji Corrections Service following strong calls made by the Minister for Women Rosy Akbar and Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre coordi
Minister for Women condemns Nasilasila's participation for the Warden's 7s team and calls on the Corrections Commissioner to intervene
The Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Rosy Akbar has strongly condemned the participation of Amenoni Nasilasila who is not a warden but someone who is
Six inmates to display artwork at the Art Exhibition at the Grand Pacific Hotel
Six inmates from the Fiji Corrections Service will be showcasing their artwork at the Grand Pacific Hotel tomorrow night. This includes one female inmate who will be p
17 Fiji Corrections Service personnel graduate from advanced Medical Orderly Course
The Fiji Corrections Service will now be able to provide better medical services to inmates after 17 personnel graduated with certificates following an intensive 8-week a