HM Prison in chaos! Are locals shut out?
The Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), and the United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor Daniel Pruce have shared responsibilities for the prison. The Minister is responsible for administration, while the Governor handles security.
Violence against other inmates
However, many have alleged that the prison service is in chaos. There is growing violence being perpetrated against some inmates, and within the past 24 hours, it was reported that an inmate (whose name we have but will not disclose at this time) slapped another inmate.
It is unclear if any action will be taken or if the prisoner will be charged for this alleged physical altercation.
Word reaching us is also of alleged extortion of an inmate for food, with no officer doing anything about the situation.
In addition, it is also reported that a small group of prisoners are intimidating prison officers and other inmates, with little or no corrective action taken.
One source noted that “the principal officer in charge of that wing is an African and he is afraid of the prisoners”.
Locals are shut out, no room
Another issue is that locals are being shut out of jobs and promotions at the prison.
Currently, most of the applicants and new hires are Africans (friends of senior officers) and residents from the region, including Jamaica and St Vincent and the Grenadines. Most of the locals there are 'acting' and are given a hard time for confirmation from their supervisors, who are usually expats.
The Head of the Prison is UK national Jay Kendall, with Jamaican Mr Raymond B. Grant serving as Deputy Superintendent.
Attempts to reach Mr Kendall for comment on these allegations were not successful.
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