1,302 prisoners equipped with employable skills to support reintegration into society

The initiatives were implemented through the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) across its five prison locations, focusing on equipping offenders with practical, employable skills. Programmes ranged from technical and vocational training to academic education and behaviour modification courses.

According to the GPS, the training aligns with its objective of preparing inmates for employment and productive engagement upon release. The Sentence Planning Unit conducted individual assessments to ensure programmes were tailored to each inmate’s needs.
Prisoners’ Welfare and Corrections Officer Tassa McGarrell said the department prioritises programmes that meet inmates at their level, offering targeted vocational, academic and behavioural training based on careful evaluation.
In 2025, the GPS strengthened these initiatives through partnerships with government ministries, non-governmental organisations and the private sector.

“I am immensely proud of the transformative progress we’ve made in empowering inmates through skill acquisition and education. These partnerships are paving the way for a more skilled workforce,” McGarrell said.
Director of Prisons Nicklon Elliot noted that the training forms part of a broader national strategy aimed at improving the lives of offenders, as the prison service continues its transition from a penal to a correctional model focused on rehabilitation and reintegration.