Tag: prisons
Investment of $1.7B expended for upgrading New Amsterdam Prison Complex
In a dedicated effort to ensure the smooth progress of crucial infrastructure projects, Mr. Andre Ally, Permanent Secretary of the ... 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
Minister Robeson Benn Calls on all Prison Escapees to Surrender to Lawful Custody
Today, I wish to call on all persons who have escaped from lawful custody and who are now being sought ... Read More
Radical programme to train non-violent offenders -Min. Hamilton
Minister of Labour, Hon. Joseph Hamilton has outlined plans to offer an apprenticeship programme to persons incarcerated for non-violent offences. ... Read More
Beefing up security – scanners for several prisons
– expected to be installed this year DPI, Guyana, Thursday, April 4, 2019 The Ministry of Public Security will be ... Read More
TB cases significantly decreased in prisons in 19 years
─ owed to robust, effective screening efforts DPI, Guyana, Monday, February 4, 2019 For many years, the government has been ... Read More
$39.5M Water Treatment Facility for Mazaruni Prison
DPI, Guyana, Monday, October 1, 2018 The Mazaruni Prison is set to receive a spanking new water treatment facility, Director ... Read More
Incarcerated women encouraged to ‘press for personal progress’ on IWD 2018
DPI, GUYANA, Thursday, March 8, 2018 New Amsterdam’s women prisoners were charged to transform their lives as the world observes ... Read More
Measures to address overcrowding in prisons moving apace
GINA, GUYANA, Wednesday, May 10, 2017 The government is tackling overcrowding in the prisons by looking for alternatives for pre-trial ... Read More