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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
