ANOTHER batch of 31 prison officers have graduated from several prison management training courses signalling the Guyana Prison Service’s thrust at promoting greater efficiency within the organisation.

On its official Facebook page, the GPS said that the graduation exercise, which took place on Saturday last at the Mazaruni Prison location, will now allow officers to gain insight into new information that is fundamentally specific to Prison Management and the internationally accepted norms for managing inmates in a correctional facility.

According to the post, at the graduation ceremony, Acting Deputy Director of Prisons and Head of the Staff Training Department, Kevin Pilgrim, noted that the completion of the course will no doubt strengthen and advance the techniques and practices within the GPS, boost productivity among staff, encourage teamwork and amplify resource management.

In addition to on-the-job training, the GPS is also supporting the professional development of its staff through educational opportunities.

In 2024, 31 prison officers were awarded scholarships through the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL).

This robust training and educational initiative are seen as vital steps in enhancing the professionalism and competencies of prison officers, while contributing to the overall improvement of the country’s prison system.