PRESIDENT MAHAMA PRESENTS BUS TO PRISONS SERVICE.
The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed- Mubarak(MP), has presented a 33-seater Eicher bus to the Ghana Prisons Service on behalf of the President of the Republic, H.E. John Dramani Mahama. The brief presentation was made on Tuesday, 25th August 2026, at the Prisons Headquarters in Accra. The donation was in fulfilment of a […]
NSAWAM MEDIUM SECURITY PRISON HOLDS SIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING FOR OFFICERS.
The Nsawam Medium Security Prison has organised a five-day Ghanaian Sign Language (GhSL) training programme for selected officers to enhance effective communication and promote inclusiveness in the administration of correctional services. The programme was facilitated by Mr. Stanley Samahnyia, Assistant Headmaster of Mampong Senior Technical School for the Deaf, and Mr. Manuel Adatsi, who provided […]
GMA DONATES MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO ANKAFUL MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISON.
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Central Regional Division, in collaboration with the Central Regional Health Directorate, has donated medical supplies to the Ankaful Maximum Security Prison and conducted a health screening exercise for inmates and officers. The initiative followed an appeal by the facility’s Chaplaincy Unit, led by ADP Rev. Joseph Adobaw-Ogo, in support of […]
SAB FOUNDATION HOSTS TALENT SHOW AT NSAWAM PRISON
The Stephen Asare Bediako (SAB) Foundation has hosted a talent show for inmates of the Nsawam Medium Security Prison to promote rehabilitation and talent development on Friday, 21st August, 2026. Both male and female inmates participated in the program with female inmates exhibiting skills in hair braiding and make-up, while the male inmates thrill the […]
DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF PRISONS GRACES IMAGE OF A WOMAN CONFERENCE AND BOOK LAUNCH
The Director-General of Prisons, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, Esq., on Saturday, 22 August 2026, attended the Image of a Woman Conference and Book Launch held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra. Speaking at the conference, the Director-General encouraged women to not only challenge stereotypes imposed by society but also reflect on how they may […]
PRISONS SERVICE HOLDS 4TH HIV WORKSHOP.
The Ghana Prisons Service, in collaboration with the National AIDS Control Programme, held its fourth HIV Workshop on Friday, 21st August, 2026, at the Plush Royal Hotel, Adenta The workshop was organised to help health officers improve the handling of HIV in prisons and deal with public stigmatization while ensuring inmates and officers are treated […]
PRISONS SERVICE PARTICIPATES IN 50TH GRADUATION CEREMONY OF GAFCS.
The Ghana Prisons Service participated in the 50th Graduation Ceremony of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College( (GAFCSC) on Friday, August 21, 2026, in Accra. The ceremony, held under the theme “Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence in Professional Military Education,” marked the graduation of students from Senior Command and Staff Course 47, Master […]
KUMASI FEMALE PRISON EXHIBITS INMATES’ ARTWORKS
The Kumasi Female Prison has exhibited artworks crafted by inmates as part of efforts to showcase their creative talents and promote rehabilitation under the Ghana Prisons Service’s Think Prisons 360° initiative. The exhibition, organised with the support of the Director-General of Prisons, provided inmates with a platform to display their artistic abilities and demonstrate the […]
SUNYANI FEMALE PRISON HOLDS 3-WEEK VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR INMATES.
Ten inmates of the Sunyani Female Prison have completed a three-week vocational skills training aimed at enhancing their rehabilitation and reintegration into society. The programme, organized in collaboration with Ruby Bakehouse, Bliss and Glams, focused on practical, income-generating skills. In pastry making, which was facilitated by Ruby Bakehouse, participants were trained in the preparation of […]
SEKONDI FEMALE PRISON SHOWCASES INMATES’ CREATIVITY
The Sekondi Female Prison has showcased the artistic talents of inmates through an art competition dubbed “Talent Behind These Walls”, organised under the Think Prisons 360° initiative. Five inmates took part in the competition, translating their thoughts, experiences and imagination into unique works of art. Each participant subsequently presented her artwork and shared the inspiration […]
HANDOVER OF TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE TO THE SKILLS TRAINING CENTRE AT KETE-KRACHI LOCAL PRISON
The Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Kete Krachi Area, Pastor Charles K. Fosu, together with the Area Pastors and some members of the Church, visited the Station today, 12th August, 2026 to officially hand over various items to the Skills Training Centre. The items include: – Five/5 industrial sewing machines and oil – […]
DIRECTOR OF PRISONS/AGRIC PAYS WORKING VISIT TO EJURA CAMP PRISON
The Director of Prisons in charge of Agriculture, DOP Ali Kwaku Ababio, has paid a working visit to Ejura Camp Prison to inspect ongoing agricultural projects and engage officers on the progress of activities. Accompanied by the Chief Agric Officer, ADP Frank Okyere, and CSP Anthony Ghamali, the Director toured the maize, fish and cassava […]
PRISONS HANDBALL TEAM DEFEATS TOGO’S AKOA SPORTS IN FRIENDLY.
The Ghana Prisons Service Handball team(Reformers) on Monday, August 10, 2026 defeated Togo’s Akoa Sports Handball team 35–30 in a keenly contested friendly match at the Prisons Handball Court in Accra. Leading the outstanding performance for the Prisons team was Lance Corporal(L/Cpl) Emmanuel Asare, whose exceptional display contributed significantly to the team’s victory. Speaking after […]
BONO REGIONAL COMMAND LAUNCHES SUNYANI CENTRAL PRISON REGIMENTAL BAND UNDER THINK PRISONS 360 DEGREES INITIATIVE
The Bono Regional Command of the Ghana Prisons Service has officially launched and unveiled the Sunyani Central Prison Regimental Band, a new initiative inspired by the Think Prisons 360 Degrees vision of the Director-General of Prisons. The initiative seeks to encourage officers to develop their talents and create opportunities, even in the face of limited […]
GHANA PRISONS SERVICE PARTICIPATES IN INTERNAL AUDIT COMMITTEE CONFERENCE
The Ghana Prisons Service has participated in an Internal Audit Committee Conference held at the Parliament House in Accra to deliberate on audit reports, emerging concerns and measures to strengthen accountability and contribute to national development. The conference brought together members of the committee and representatives from various security services to review key audit findings […]
OBUASI UMA DONATES TO AHINSAN CAMP PRISONS.
The Underground Mining Alliance (UMA) located in Obuasi-Adansi donated Wellington boots to the Ahinsan Camp Prison on Wednesday, 1st July, 2026 as part of the company’s corporate social responsibility. Presenting the boots, Mrs. Yvonne Adomako Asabere, the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Officer, emphasized that the donation is intended to help protect officers and […]
COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF GHANA SUPPORTS KPANDO LOCAL PRISON WITH VOCATIONAL TRAINING EQUIPMENT.
The Kpando Local Prison, under the Think Prisons 360 Degrees Initiative, has partnered with the E.M.O Foundation, a Kpando-based non-governmental organisation, to construct an inmates’ vocational workshop aimed at strengthening rehabilitation and skills development. To equip the newly built facility, the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Ghana donated a truckload of vocational training tools and furniture […]
11 NSAWAM FEMALE INMATES SIT NVTI EXAMS
The Nsawam Female Prison on Wednesday, 1st July 2026 sat for the the National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI) Proficiency I, Grade II examinations, demonstrating the Ghana Prisons Service’s commitment to rehabilitation through vocational skills development. The candidates comprise eight inmates in tailoring, one in tie and dye, one in bead designing, and one in event […]
GHANA PRISONS SERVICE PARTICIPATES IN NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING
The Ghana Prisons Service participated in the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving on Wednesday, 1st July 2026, at the State House under the theme, “Resetting Our Values to Build the Ghana We Want.” The event brought together key stakeholders, clergy, heads of the security services, traditional leaders, government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, […]
PRILAS ENDS AGM WITH DINNER AND SWEARING IN OF NEW EXECUTIVES
The Prisons Ladies Association (PRILAS) of the Ghana Prisons Service ended its Annual General Meeting (AGM) with a dinner on Friday, 19th June 2026, at the VIP Hall of the Prison Officers’ Training School, Roman Ridge. The dinner followed a day of meetings, policy reviews, and speeches and an election. The Director-General of Prisons, Mrs. […]
