‘Reward and Recognition Service’ held for HMP staff Learning Achievements
The learning hours included Officer Safety, First Aid, Prison Officer Entry Level Training, and Supervisory Management Training. This significant milestone of learning hours, reached midway through the calendar year, reflects a concerted effort by the Ministry of Health and Social Development and the prison to increase training for officers.
Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social Development Ms. Tasha Bertie addressed the attendees at the event and stated that the achievement not only indicates progress for the Prison Service but also provides a platform for the institution to meet some of the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Justice Review Inspection.
Ms. Tasha Bertie who was accompanied by Acting Human Resources Manager, Mrs. Wanda Walters expressed pleasure at the work being done by the prison to ensure staff is properly trained to meet the ever-changing needs of the its services.
Staff achievements celebrated
"It's a pleasure to attend events such as this that celebrate staff achievements. Superintendent Kendall and our ministry have worked in collaboration to offer a number of training and development opportunities, aligning with the Government's mission to provide guided learning hours to each public officer. I was pleased to see the prison's 'You Said, We Did' initiative, whereby they communicated a number of important achievements following feedback received back in November 2023," the Acting Permanent Secretary said.
Meanwhile, Superintendent Jay Kendall expressed pride in the team's dedication to self-improvement and skill development, "We are on a mission of change and improvement, working hard to change the narrative surrounding the prison into a positive one of teamwork, professionalism, public service, and rehabilitation. The objectives we have achieved so far provide a head-start on addressing the COI Justice Review Inspection recommendations, which is a positive development.”
The Superintendent thanked the Permanent Secretary and her team, His Excellency the Governor and his team, his colleagues in the Ministry of Justice Overseas Justice Programme team, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, and the BVI Red Cross for helping the prison to achieve its development goals.
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