News

For news

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...