Tag: Director of Prisons
‘Fresh Start’ programme aims to rehabilitate prisoners
A total of 28 inmates from different prison facilities have benefited from the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) 'Fresh Start' programme, ... Read More
Prison director adopts ‘managing by walking around’ strategy as part of reform efforts
In a continuous effort to enhance operational procedures and strengthen communication within the prison system, Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot ... Read More
Construction of $1.2B Lusignan Prison on schedule for February completion
The construction of the new Lusignan Prison is on track for its February 2022 deadline Director of Prisons (ag) Nicklon ... Read More
Released prisoners served one-third of their sentences
- Minister Benn Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Robeson Benn says the 65 prisoners who were released early had each ... Read More
Ministry of Home Affairs Press Release on contraband find at Lusignan Prison
The Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Robeson Benn has been briefed by the Director of Prisons, Mr. Gladwin Samuels regarding ... Read More
Cabinet considering Bill to remove jail time for small quantities of marijuana
A draft Bill which seeks to remove custodial sentence for persons found with small quantities of marijuana is currently engaging ... Read More
Additional quarantine facility established for positive COVID-19 inmates
–Testing has commenced on inmates and prison staff Director of Prisons, Mr. Gladwin Samuels has said that an additional quarantine ... Read More
Provisions being made for more prisoners to be tested -Director of Prisons
–Prison doctors being trained to administer COVID-19 test Director of Prisons, Mr. Gladwin Samuels says provisions are being made for ... Read More
Construction of additional cells at Camp Street Prison recommences
Director of Prisons, Gladwin Samuels The construction of additional cells at the Camp Street Prison has recommenced. This was disclosed ... Read More
Four Prisoners escape Lusignan prison
DPI, Guyana, Monday, April 20, 2020 Four prisoners who were being held at the Lusignan Prison escaped last night while ... Read More