Jamaican Raymond B. Grant appointed Deputy Superintendent of Prisons
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social Development, Ms Tasha K. Bertie, said in a Government Information Service (GIS) press release on May 29, 2025, that Mr Grant’s appointment as Deputy Superintendent of Prisons reflects his extensive experience, professionalism, and commitment to the correctional system.
"His leadership will play a key role in enhancing prison operations, improving rehabilitation programmes, and maintaining a secure and structured correctional environment,” Ms Bertie said.
Mr Grant’s expertise, according to the press release, includes appointments within the Jamaica Defence Force and His Majesty’s Prison, Turks and Caicos Islands.
Throughout his 20 years with the Jamaica Defence Force, Mr Grant achieved the ranks of Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, and Warrant Officer Class 2/Sergeant Major. In these roles, his responsibilities included training 3000 recruits, managing more than 5000 soldiers and oversight of the administration, and welfare of companies of soldiers.
Fmr Deputy Sup of Prisons in TCI
Most recently, Mr Grant served as the Deputy Superintendent of His Majesty’s Prison, Turks and Caicos Islands. As Deputy Superintendent, Mr Grant oversaw the welfare of all inmates, the security and administration of the prison and ensured continued compliance with international standards, the press release informed.
As Deputy Superintendent, Mr Grant will assist in the oversight of the prison and ensure the proper supervision and custody of inmates. Additionally, he will contribute to policy development and implementation.
According to the GIS press release, Mr Grant has earned an Associate of Science from Penn Foster College in Human Resource Management, a Diploma in Leadership from the Puerto Rico Army Military Academy, a Certificate in Supervisory Management from the University of the West Indies and is a Restorative Justice Practitioner.
The Superintendent of Prisons is a United Kingdom national, Mr Jay Kendall.
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23 Responses to “Jamaican Raymond B. Grant appointed Deputy Superintendent of Prisons”
People will look more confident without it. Then just need to work on abilities and skills. How many VIslanders applied? Let us ask that first.
And..... Aern't the 13, VIslanders, so why you not happy with that? No room in the VI for them?
.And we're talking about instilling "national pride", in our people!
Hmm..!
You see, Premier, these are the types of realities, that leave a bitter taste, in my mouth!
Ausar, was under the impression that you cared!
Ausar, was wrong!
Last time I checked we can go live and work in England
Can we do the same in Jamaica?
If it have no one in the Prison with an associate degree that very sad. I hope I am wrong
Many persons who is making commentst cannot hold such positions in their Country.
We have to do better. The only opportunity to have priority in employment is in your own country. Why is that being taken away from us? This is terrible. And I am not just speaking about this position of Deputy Superintendent only. It is happening all over the Service and thanks to the Labour Department all over the private sector. I personally know many young persons looking for jobs. One is even bilingual, a strategy they use to keep locals out. They graduated high school, are enrolled at HLSCC and most have graduated and cannot work in their country? They have applied for many positions, and Government doesn't even receive an acknowledgement of their application. This is terrible. We have to do better. Locals should be treated with dignity and respect in their country. And yes, be given priority. They are at home. Many imported expatriates that beat locals out of jobs are not even high school educated. Let that sink in. Why? Why? We will soon be at the bottom of the barrel as a country if things do not change. There are plenty of police officers who retire mandatorily at 55 around the country who might do this for a few years at least. They are expatriates, but already here and not going anywhere. That also is another problem. Once they come, they never leave again.