Tag: prisoners
Prison service agri-initiative contributing to Guyana’s food security efforts
The Guyana Prison Service Agricultural Programme is currently making massive strides and is a strategic goal to maximise the production ... Read More
Recidivism rates reduced by 3 per cent in 2022 – Prisons director
The rate at which convicted criminals recommitted an offence – recidivism − in Guyana dropped from 13 per cent in ... Read More
New programme to reduce prisoner recidivism – Minister Benn
Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, M.P, on Thursday, announced the launch of a new programme aimed at upskilling prisoners ... 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
Prisoners to make virtual court appearances
The Government of Guyana, the Judiciary, the Guyana Police Forceand the Guyana Prisons Service are collaborating in a uniquepartnership to ... Read More
8 Prisoners graduate from anger management course
― rehabilitation of prisoners an ongoing process DPI, Guyana, Wednesday, June 12, 2019 “The programme carried a massive effect on ... 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
Phase one of Mazaruni Prison expansion set for October completion
– Phase two already commenced; to be completed next year DPI, Guyana, Wednesday, April 3, 2019 Phase One of the ... Read More
Swift action sees three prisoners charged, prohibited items confiscated
DPI, Guyana, Friday, March 8, 2019 Swift action by the Guyana Prison Service placed a halt to actions of three ... Read More
Emergency works ongoing at the Lusignan Prison- conditions to improve for over 500 prisoners in next 24 hours
DPI, GUYANA, Thursday, July 13, 2017 Prisoners that are currently in the open area of the Lusignan Prison will have ... Read More