Tag: Guyana Prison Service
1,000 prisoners trained annually to reduce recidivism rate
A total of 1,000 prisoners are exposed annually to skills training programmes in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) ... Read More
GPS, UG launches Strategic Correctional Leadership, Mental and Neurological courses to upskill prison officers
In a move to modernise the Guyana Prison Service (GPS), two specialised training programmes, Strategic Correctional Leadership and Mental and ... Read More
101 prison officers receive promotion
- Minister Walrond urges officers to keep developing professionally Some 101 Guyana Prison Service (GPS) officers have been promoted following ... Read More
1,300 inmates benefit from rehabilitation and skills training across Guyana prisons
A total of 1,302 inmates in Guyana have participated in rehabilitation and training programs to help them reintegrate into society. ... Read More
Ankle bracelet technology being tested in prison to monitor inmates
The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) has begun testing electronic ankle bracelets to improve the monitoring of inmates assigned to work ... Read More
PPP/C unveils plan to strengthen security sector
The PPP/C government aims to strengthen the security sector's capabilities further to defend Guyana's sovereignty, safeguard its citizens and their ... Read More
Guyana Prison Service boasts success in tilapia production
As Guyana becomes the leader in food security, the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) on Monday showcased its remarkable contribution to ... Read More
State-of-the-art scanners, body cam, surveillance systems to curb prison contraband
The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) will soon install state-of-the-art walk-through body and bag scanners in a bid to prevent attempts ... Read More
Guyana leads recidivism efforts within CARICOM
Guyana now leads the CARICOM region with the lowest recidivism rate, standing at 14 per cent. This means only 14 ... Read More
Prison reform goes beyond infrastructure development – Min Benn
- calls for cultural shift in rehabilitating prisoners The government’s efforts to revolutionise the prison system extend beyond developing infrastructure ... Read More