News
Prison population peaked out at record 148 this year- Forbes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the increase in population, social challenges, and economic hardship come the steady increase in the population at Her Majesty's Prison which has reached an all time high of 148 inmates so far for 2013.
This startling revelation was made by Acting Superintendent of Prisons Mr Charles L. Forbes during the closing of the High Court assizes on July 24, 2013.
Prison Officers honoured for service beyond call of duty
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A number of prison officers have come in for recognition for their efforts in preventing a recent stabbing incident from escalating at Her Majesty’s Prison and for their part played in the recapture of an inmate that had escaped from the facility.
Prison is a very sensitive topic - Hon. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Days after the passing of late Superintendent of Prisons, Richard D. Holder, his Department was called before the 2012 House of Assembly Standing Finance Committee (SFC) to defend its 2013 Budget allocation.