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11 inmates graduate from HMP's Reintegration Programme
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Eleven inmates at His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut have received certificates of completion for participating in a six-week course designed to equip them with essential life skills for successful reintegration into society.
Jamaican Raymond B. Grant appointed Deputy Superintendent of Prisons
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Jamaica national Mr Raymond B. Grant has been appointed Deputy Superintendent of Prisons, which means the top two positions at the prison are now held by non-locals.
Inmate who stabbed prison officer had 'mental health challenges'- Prison boss
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- His Majesty's Prison (HMP) has confirmed Virgin Islands News Online's first and accurate story about a stabbing incident at the prison on March 30, 2025.
HMP inmate Shakeel Ryan allegedly stabs prison officer
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Sometime after 1:00 PM yesterday, Sunday, March 30, 2025, there was an altercation at His Majesty Prison in Balsam Ghut on the main island of Tortola.
Inmates debate 'How can my positive prison experience make an impact in society?'
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Inmates at His Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut recently participated in the second annual Inmate Debate, an initiative designed to support rehabilitation and personal transformation.
‘Reward and Recognition Service’ held for HMP staff Learning Achievements
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- A ‘Reward and Recognition Service’ was recently held for staff at His Majesty’s Prison who completed over 1300 learning hours since the start of the 2024 year.
14 HMP inmates complete 1st ever Life Skills Reintegration Programme
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Fourteen (14) inmates from His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) have completed the first-ever Life Skills Reintegration Programme (LSRP).
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HM Prison receives donation for inmate rehabilitation efforts
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI – Inmates at the His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) will now benefit from chess supplies and other resources from UniteBVI Foundation to assist with its rehabilitation of inmates.
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HMP benefits from UK Prison Service Training Deployment
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI – Early in December 2023, HMP Balsam Gut welcomed Ms. Laura Mitcheson who is the Head of Tactical Response, His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service in the UK as part of the UK’s prison service training deployment.
UK national Jay Kendall’s appointment as HMP boss a ‘step forward’- Archer Jr
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- It was on September 15, 2023, that our newsroom first and accurately reported that the new Superintendent of Prisons in the [British] Virgin Islands would be a United Kingdom (UK) national, replacing local Guy M. Hill.
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