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September 29, 2026
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September 29, 2026
28th September, 2026
NASINU, FIJI โ The Fiji Corrections Service (FCS) today officially commenced its 2026 Inmate Upskilling Courses at the Nasinu Corrections Centre, providing 19 inmates with opportunities to gain practical skills to support their rehabilitation and reintegration into society.The three-month programme, approved by the Fiji Higher Education Commission (FHEC), offers training in Level 3 Automotive Engineering, Level 3 Electrical Fitter Mechanics and Level 3 Music, with each course comprising 100 hours of training.
Speaking at the opening, Acting Deputy Commissioner of Corrections, Mr. Apolosa Veve, said the courses reflected the FCS mandate to provide inmates with opportunities to reform, learn new skills and prepare for a positive return to society.โThese courses are at the heart of what we do. They reflect our core mandate โ to ensure that those placed under our care are given the best possible opportunity to reform, to learn new skills, and to prepare for a positive return to society,โ Mr. Veve said.
He acknowledged the support of stakeholders, particularly the FHEC, for their partnership in providing inmates with opportunities to develop skills and embrace a second chance.
Addressing the 19 participants, Mr. Veve encouraged them to take ownership of the opportunity and remain committed to their personal development.
โThis is your moment. This is your opportunity. The future is not something you wait for โ it is something you build,โ he said.He further encouraged participants to โnever look back, aim high, stay focused and stay committedโ, assuring them that the Fiji Corrections Service believes in their potential to change and succeed.
The programme will combine theoretical and practical training, with hands-on sessions conducted in the workshop and at the Nasinu Corrections Centre.
Mr. Veve officially declared the 2026 Inmate Upskilling Courses open, reaffirming the FCS commitment to rehabilitation through education, vocational training and meaningful skills development.
The programme is expected to provide participants with skills that can contribute to their successful reintegration and enable them to make positive contributions to their families, communities and the wider economy
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