𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

The event featured two key competitions — the Inmates Choir Competition and the Inmates Volleyball Competition — both designed to promote rehabilitation, teamwork, and positive engagement among inmates.

Opening the occasion, the Director of Operations and Intelligence, Superintendent Lemeki Rokovesa, delivered a powerful and motivational message, encouraging inmates to view their time in custody as a stepping stone rather than a final destination. He emphasized that incarceration is only a chapter in life’s journey, reminding participants that they will one day return to their families and communities, and that the Fiji Corrections Service is committed to ensuring they return as better individuals.

While not formally stated in the program, the Supervisor for the Southern Division, Superintendent Alevio Turaga, highlighted that such initiatives align with the Fiji Corrections Service Annual Corporate Plan. These activities aim to ensure inmates are treated appropriately and are gradually prepared for reintegration into society upon their release.

The competitions were marked by strong participation, discipline, and a spirit of unity across all three participating institutions.

𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀:

• Best Choir Conductor: Waisake Vueti (Pre-Release Corrections Centre)

• Runner-Up: Medium Corrections Centre

• Best Choir Overall: Minimum Corrections Centre

• Best Original Song Performed: 𝘛𝘪𝘦 — Pre-Release Corrections Centre & Medium Corrections Centre

𝗩𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀:

• Best Player: Ernest Pickering (Pre-Release Corrections Centre)

• Runner-Up: Pre-Release Corrections Centre Team 1

• Southern Division Volleyball Champions: Minimum Corrections Centre Team 1

The event concluded on a high note, showcasing not only the talents and abilities of the inmates but also reinforcing the importance of structured rehabilitation programs in fostering personal growth, discipline, and readiness for life beyond correctional facilities.

The Fiji Corrections Service remains committed to creating opportunities that support the safe and successful reintegration of inmates into their communities.