PRISON Service Credit union donated funds to support affected wardens of the fire which destroyed the Prison Service’s Bachelors’ Quarters on Parade Street, Kingston, Georgetown, on February 2.
The affected Prison Officers received a donation of approximately $1.8M from the Prison Officers’ Co-operative Credit Union, as reported by the Guyana Prison Service.

Nicklon Elliot, the Director of Prisons who also serves as the Chairman of the Credit Union, affirmed that the Union steadfastly upholds its dedication to embodying its motto of ‘Caring and Sharing’. This is why immediate action was taken.

Additionally, he stated that the Committee of Management of the Credit Union played a crucial role in approving this intervention, which will undoubtedly provide significant assistance to the officers who are still struggling with their losses.

The government-owned two-storey structure was completely destroyed by fire. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries.
Prior to the occurrence of the fire, the building was occupied by no fewer than 30 Prison Officers. On February 2, Director Elliot informed media operatives that the Prison Service has successfully arranged temporary accommodation for the impacted officers.

The construction of the living quarters for Prison Officers was initiated in 2011, under the direction of former Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee.