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  • Published on Mar 8, 2026

    Fiji could see 500 drug offenders in prison by year-end, Corrections warns

    [File Photo] Fiji’s prison system could face a sharp surge in drug offenders, with projections showing the number doubling from 255 in 2024 to around 500 by December if current trends continue, according to the Fiji Corrections Service. Acting Commissioner …

    Source: FBC News - Indeterminate
  • Published on Mar 8, 2026

    Judge spares ‘Best in Tonga’ Fijian worker but warns: ‘This is your last chance’

    Nukuʻalofa — The Supreme Court of Tonga has handed Bijay Singh an eight‑month prison sentence, fully suspended for three years, after he pleaded guilty to forgery, knowingly dealing with a forged document, and obtaining money and goods by false pretences …

    Source: Kaniva Tonga - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 5, 2026

    From “Dial-an-iTaukei” to “Hire-Your-Family”: The Nakarawa TRIBUNAL Exposes the Rot Inside Fiji’s Public Institutions ...

    The removal of Fiji’s Corrections Commissioner Dr Jalesi Nakarawa following the findings of a tribunal should alarm anyone concerned about the health of Fiji’s public institutions. The official statement issued by the Constitutional Offices Commission …

    Source: Fiji Leaks - Indeterminate
  • Published on Mar 4, 2026

    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 limited expertise and resources to effectively manage the growing number of inmates …

    Source: Fijivillage - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 3, 2026

    Drug infiltration in prisons, security and health risks on the rise - Acting Corrections Commissioner

    Drug infiltration in prisons, security and health risks on the rise - Acting Corrections Commissioner Fiji’s prisons are under constant pressure as drugs continue to infiltrate correctional facilities, creating serious security and health risks. Acting …

    Source: Fijivillage - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 4, 2026

    Breaking barriers: Fiji’s women in construction launch national platform

    THE commanding officer of a New Zealand navy ship, which sank off Samoa’s main island, faces two years in jail if found guilty of dereliction of duty charges. Commander Yvonne Gray was commanding the HMNZS Manawanui when it hit the reef off Samoa on …

    Source: Islands Business - Pending
  • Published on Mar 9, 2026

    Two get three-year term for manslaughter

    Two men convicted of causing the death of a 33-year-old man in 2024 have been sentenced to three years in prison. Abdul Imraan, 26, and Zahid Hassan,30, are to each serve one year in jail, with the remaining two years suspended for three years. They have …

    Source: The Fiji Times - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 9, 2026

    Man jailed for 12 years for wife’s manslaughter

    A man convicted of killing his wife after repeatedly kicking her in the head has been sentenced to almost 12 years in prison by the High Court of Fiji in Labasa. In delivering the sentence on March 6, Justice Lee Burney sentenced Sairusi Maqosa to 11 years …

    Source: The Fiji Times - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 3, 2026

    Pacific Media Summit 2026 Scheduled for Sept. 21–25 in Fiji

    The Pacific Freedom Forum has condemned the alleged assault of senior Papua New Guinea journalist Rebecca Kuku, calling it a “shocking attack on press freedom.” Kuku, a respected reporter known for her coverage of governance and gender-based violence, says …

    Source: Island Times - Pending
  • Published on Mar 9, 2026

    Deportation order issued against Joshua Rahman

    The Permanent Secretary for Immigration earlier this month declared Fiji-Canadian national Joshua Aziz Rahman a prohibited immigrant and imposed a removal order. Principal Legal Officer Sadaf Shameem informed Justice Thushara Rajasinghe this morning during …

    Source: The Fiji Times - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 9, 2026

    Canadian national Rahman bailed, Judge asks why Immigration is adamant on deporting him

    Canadian national Rahman bailed, Judge asks why Immigration is adamant on deporting him Bail has been granted to Canadian national Joshua Aziz Rahman by the Suva High Court this afternoon. Rahman appeared before Justice Thushara Rajasinghe this afternoon. …

    Source: Fijivillage - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 9, 2026

    ODPP given hours to resolve Joshua Rahman immigration controversy

    The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has been given three hours to address issues surrounding the possible deportation of recently acquitted prisoner Joshua Rahman. Rahman, who had already served seven years of a 23-year prison sentence …

    Source: Fiji Sun - Pro-Government
  • Published on Mar 9, 2026

    State urges deterrent sentence

    The State has urged the Magistrate’s Court in Suva to impose a deterrent sentence on two men who violently robbed a pharmacy in Suva last year. Harry Smith Draunidalo and Jese Nayavusoate, jointly charged with two counts of aggravated robbery, pleaded …

    Source: The Fiji Times - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 26, 2026

    HIV concern rises inside Fiji’s prisons

    Concerns are mounting over the spread of HIV within Fiji’s prison system, with authorities warning that ongoing drug use behind bars is compounding serious public health risks. Acting Commissioner of the Fiji Corrections Service Auta Moceisuva said while …

    Source: Fiji Sun - Pro-Government
  • Published on Feb 26, 2026

    Former Fiji PM Bainimarama arrested on charges of inciting mutiny

    Fiji’s former Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama and ex-police commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court on February 20, charged with inciting mutiny. The two men were arrested the previous day and spent the night in prison. A judge …

    Source: World Socialist Web Site - Left-wing
  • Published on Mar 6, 2026

    Drugs in diapers | FCS to ‘cut off’ drugs supply

    Baby’s diapers, toothpaste tubes and even flip flops are among the unlikely items being used to smuggle drugs into Fiji’s correctional facilities, exposing the lengths some people will go to breach prison security. According to the Fiji Corrections Service …

    Source: The Fiji Times - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 9, 2026

    Man jailed for manslaughter of wife

    A man convicted of killing his wife in a domestic violence attack has been sentenced to almost 12 years in prison by the Labasa High Court. 48-year-old Sairusi Maqosa was found guilty of manslaughter after repeatedly kicking his wife in the head at a home …

    Source: FBC News - Indeterminate
  • Published on Feb 22, 2026

    Tonga should heed Fiji’s warning on drug cartels buying off authorities

    Commentary – As Tonga continues to battle the spread of illicit drugs, a warning from Fiji offers a serious reminder: international drug cartels command vast financial resources—enough to bribe key law‑enforcement officials with what experts describe as …

    Source: Kaniva Tonga - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 6, 2026

    Congestion at correctional centres highlighted

    The Fiji Corrections Service is facing increasing pressure from overcrowding and a rising number of remand prisoners, acting Commissioner Auta Moceisuva has said. Mr Moceisuva highlighted the growing number of remand prisoners as a key contributor to …

    Source: The Fiji Times - Neutral

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