31 prison staff certified in prison management

ANOTHER batch of 31 prison staff have graduated from various prison management training courses, indicating the Guyana Prison Service’s commitment to promoting greater efficiency within the organization.

On its official Facebook page, the GPS said the graduation exercise, which took place last Saturday at the Mazaruni Prison site, will now enable officers to gain insight into new information fundamentally specific to prison management and the internationally accepted standards for the management of prisons. detainees in a penitentiary.

According to the post, Acting Deputy Director of Prisons and Chief of Staff Training Department Kevin Pilgrim noted during the graduation ceremony that the completion of the course will undoubtedly strengthen and advance the techniques and practices within the GPS, and increase productivity increase among staff, encourage teamwork and strengthen resource management.

In addition to on-the-job training, GPS also supports the professional development of its staff through training opportunities.

In 2024, 31 prison staff received scholarships through the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL).

This robust training and education initiative is seen as crucial steps in increasing the professionalism and competencies of prison staff, while contributing to the overall improvement of the country’s prison system.