Tag: Prisoners
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Reformation, not incarceration: Prisoners tell their version of life behind bars
By Shaquawn Gill The Mazaruni Prison has only been a figment of the common citizen’s imagination for many years. From its opening in the mid-1800s, and ... -
50% of prisoners fully vaccinated says Prison Service
Half of the country’s prison population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 says Rajiv Bisnauth, Public Relations of the Guyana. In its publication, “The Key”, the Prison Service ... -
Mazaruni Inmates Participate in Leadership Workshop
-Hoping to see more of the sessions, inmates say Personal development and leadership skills were among the main focus of a workshop for selected inmates housed ... -
Prison officers claim they are under threat by prisoners with cell phones
Prisoner officers attached to several prisons across the country are concerned about what they say is too much power being given to prisoners. “The system is ... -
Prisoners to benefit from conflict resolution training
The prisoners housed at the Lusignan Prison are now recipients of monthly training sessions focused on personal development and conflict resolution skills, which has ‘significantly’ reduced ... -
Prison officials tasked with ensuring inmates are cared for
Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn on Friday charged Prison officials to ensure that prisoners’ wellbeing is well taken care of. The Minister made that statement ... -
Prison Services defend release of prisoners
The Guyana Prison Service is defending the release of some 65 prisoners who were released as part of special remissions. There is widespread criticism about the ...
