Tag: New Amsterdam prison
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
Bids open for the reconstruction of the New Amsterdam Prison
The New Amsterdam Prison will soon undergo significant construction works worth millions, as bids for the reconstruction of the facility ... Read More
New Amsterdam Prison inmates awarded Digital Skills Training Certificates
The Ministry of Home Affairs Citizen Security Strengthening Programme (CSSP), in collaboration with Avasant Foundation of the United States of ... Read More
Two female prisoners granted Presidential pardons
By Isaiah Braithwaite DPI, Guyana, Friday, May 24, 2019 Two women prisoners, Bibi Parjohn, 40 years old and Unique Hope ... Read More
Presidential Pardon of Three Women Prisoners in Observance of the Festival of Christmas 2018
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SECURITY, December 19, 2018 His Excellency, President David Granger, pursuant to powers under article 188(2) of the Constitution ... Read More
More inmates taught Anger Management
– 4th batch that graduated for 2018 in Berbice – topics selected to expose the inmates to “a well-designed rehabilitation ... Read More
Another female prisoner gets Presidential Pardon
Georgetown, Guyana – (May 25, 2018) As Guyana prepares to celebrate the 52nd Anniversary of its Independence, President David Granger, ... Read More
Six escapees verified on the run, two more accounted for–Minister Ramjattan
DPI, Guyana, Thursday, July 13, 2017 Six escapees are now being sought by the Joint services. They are Bartica massacre ... Read More
Joint Services haul in two-month accumulation of weapons and contraband – searches conducted at Georgetown and New Amsterdam prisons
Georgetown, Guyana – (November 12, 2016) Joint Services members going through the contraband seized this morning at the Georgetown Prison ... Read More