Fiji Prisons & Correctional Service

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COMMISSIONER OF FIJI CORRECTIONS SERVICE – Lieutenant Colonel Ifereimi Vasu GSM, CM, MSD, P.Dip Strat. Stu

Lt. Col 91281 I.Vasu was appointed Commissioner of the Fiji Corrections Service on 28 Jan 2011. His appointment is by His Excellency the President of the Fiji Islands on the advice of the Prime Minister. Lt. Col Vasu is the overall commander of FCS and the 2009 State Services Decree No.6 Section 4(a-b) states: ‘The Commissioner of Fiji Corrections Service is responsible for:
(a) the organisation and administration of the Fiji Corrections Service; and
(b) its deployment and the control of its operations;
and, subject to subsection (4), is not subject to direction or control by any other person or authority in relation to those matters.’
In addition to that, he is responsible for the provision of safe and secure and humane management of persons in custody by providing opportunities to correct offending behavior, develop work and life skills and provide quality custodial services.

Akuila Acting Deputy Commissioner Corrections Service – Akuila Bulivono Namakadre

Mr. Namakadre was appointed Acting Deputy Commissioner Corrections Service on 19th May 2011. He has been in the service for twenty-eight (28) years. He is to provide financial leadership and strategic advice and support to the Commissioner Corrections Service. Mr Namakadre's role is also to develop and implement the organizational vision. Other responsibilities include the planning, prioritizing and coordinating of large and complex programs. Mr Namakadre was Supervisor National Headquarters before his new appointment.

Acting Assistant Commissioner Of Prisons (Operations) – Mr. Etika Kaurasi

Mr. Kaurasi who is employed by the Fiji Military Force acts on the post of Assistant Commissioner of Fiji Corrections Service (Operation). He is responsible in providing a safe, secure and humane management of persons in custody by monitoring the implementation of policies and procedures relating to safe custody and welfare of prisoners which will ensure that all operational orders and directives are carried out promptly and effectively throughout the ranks. He represents the Commissioner of Fiji Corrections Service in meetings etc. organized by the Ministry and other departments within the Ministry and maintains close contact with the Assistant Commissioner of Police for security and intelligent information which may affect those in custody.

Supervisor National Headquarters – Acting Superintendent - Kelepi Tukana

Mr. Tukana was appointed Supervisor National Headquarter on 19th May 2011. He has 25 years of military leadership and joined the service late 2008.. He is the representative of the Commissioner of Fiji Corrections Service in the Division and therefore supervises the discharging of legal duties of all officers under an Officer in Charge and oversees the implementation of directives issued by the Commissioner. He is also responsible to the Commissioner of Fiji Corrections Service for the conduct and treatment of all prison officers and prisoners under their control and for the due observance by all such officers and prisoners of the provisions of the Act and Regulations. He also ensures that efficiency and productivity is obtained in accordance with the Annual Corporate Plan.

Supervisor Central Eastern Division – Acting Superintendent Jope Caginidaveta

Mr. Caginidaveta was appointed Supervisor Central Eastern Division on 12th July, 2010. He is the representative of the Commissioner of Fiji Corrections Service in the Division and therefore supervises the discharging of legal duties of all officers under an Officer in Charge and oversees the implementation of directives issued by the Commissioner. Reporting to this position are the Officers in Charge Suva Prison, Women Prison, Nasinu Prison and Levuka Prison. Prior to this appointment, he was the Supervisor Naboro Prison. He joined the Service on 15th January, 1977. He is well versed with logistics and administration matters.

Supervisor Naboro Prison – Acting Superintendent of Fiji Corrections Service Jo Kulinidilo

A/SUPT J. Kulinidilo was appointed Supervisor Naboro Prison on 01 March 2011. Like all Divisional Supervisors, he represents the Commissioner of Fiji Corrections Service and supervises the discharging of legal duties of all officers under an Officer in Charge and oversees the implementation of directives issued by the Commissioner. Reporting to this position are the Officers in Charge Maximum Security Prison, Medium Security Prison, Minimum Security Prison, Pre Release Centre, Officer in Charge Emergency Control Unit and Dog Unit. Prior to this appointment he was the Project Officer based at Prisons National quarters, Officer in Charge Minimum Prison and Officer in Charge Maximum Prison. He has twenty-nine (29) years of experience with the Fiji Corrections Service. A/SUPT J.Kulinidilo a former Supervisor Central Eastern Division is well versed with administration and operation obligations.

Veiwili Supervisor Northern Division – Acting Superintendent of Fiji Corrections Service Sakiusa Veiwili

Mr. Veiwili was appointed Supervisor Northern Division on 7th January, 2010. He is the representative of the Commissioner of Fiji Corrections Service in the Division and therefore supervises the discharging of legal duties of all officers under an Officer in Charge and oversees the implementation of directives issued by the Commissioner. Reporting to this position are the Officers in Charge Labasa Prison and Taveuni Prison. He has twenty four (24) years of experience with theFiji Corrections Service. Mr. Veiwili has a sound knowledge of both prison administration and operation from managerial positions both in the Prison Administration and Operation.

Director Education Training and Rehabilitation - Superintendent of Prisons Salote Naulivou Panapasa

Mrs. Panapasa was appointed Director Education Training and Rehabilitation on 1st March, 2009. She represents the Commissioner of Prisons as per her duties and responsibilities of Director Education Training and Rehabilitation. She is to organizes, implement and supervises rehabilitation and development programmes for both inmates and staff in the Fiji Prisons and Correction Service. Reporting to this position are the Commandant Corrections Academy, Yellow Ribbon Project Team, Case Management Team and Welfare Unit. Prior to this appointment, she was an Instructor at the Corrections Academy, Parole Consultant and Staff Officer Administration based at the Prisons Headquarters. She has twenty four (24) years of experience with the Fiji Corrections Service. Mrs. Panapasa is also the first woman in the history of the Fiji Corrections Service to have reached the Senior Post of Superintendent of Prisons.

DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES: Peniasi Kunatuba

Mr. Kunatuba was appointed as Director Corporate Services on 10 January 2010. The post of Director Corporate Service is one ten (10) new regularized post in the Fiji Corrections Service(FCS). Mr. Kunatuba is responsible for overseeing the effective management of administration activities to meet customer requirements as well by co-ordinating, formulating, implementing and evaluating policies and programmes in regards to prisoners’ rehabilitation programmes,managing the financial, human and material resources of the department, Ensuring the training and empowerment of all the staff to ensure efficient and effective competency in their work,Preparing regular advice and reports for the Commissioner of Prisons on any issue and finally, to Oversee Community Engagement Programme for maximum effectiveness.

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