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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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 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...
