SIX female inmates at the Timehri Prison and one prison officer recently participated in a one-day practical training session on fish management and aquaculture.
This initiative, according to the Guyana Prison Service (GPS), was facilitated by the prison in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture’s Fisheries Department.

The training session was the second to be held at the prison and it focused on essential aspects of tilapia rearing, including feeding and angling techniques, weighing and pond design.
The programme was spearheaded by Dr. Gray and serves as a pilot project of the prison’s training module. Upon completion, the participants were awarded a certificate of completion, and were also given a fish management manual.
The tilapia project is one of several agricultural initiatives within the Guyana prison system, and stands as a testament to the institution’s multi-faceted approaches to offender rehabilitation and skills development.
Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot noted that the project further demonstrates the Prison Service’s efforts to aid in the prisoners’ rehabilitation process.

In February of this year, the Timehri Prison yielded an impressive 230 pounds of red tilapia from its fishpond. Also in February, the female inmates were participants in a practical training session which was also facilitated by the prison authorities in collaboration with the Fisheries Department.
The prison’s aquaculture project stands as a shining example of the GPS’ commitment to rehabilitation and training programmes aimed at equipping inmates with the necessary skills and resources for a successful transition back into society, ultimately contributing to safer communities and a more sustainable future.