GCB BANK PLC PROVIDES MECHANISED BOREHOLE FOR SUNYANI CENTRAL PRISONS.
The Ghana Commercial Bank(GCB)Limited, Sunyani Branch, has handed over a mechanised borehole to the Sunyani Central Prisons to provide a reliable water supply for the prison community. The project, implemented under the Bank’s Staff Community Impact Programme (SCIP), was received on behalf of the Ghana Prisons Service by the Officer-in-Charge of the Sunyani Central Prison, […]
CENTRAL REGIONAL PRISONS COMMAND LAUNCHES MEDICINE AND EQUIPMENT BANK
The Central Regional Command of the Ghana Prisons Service has launched its Medicine and Equipment Bank at the Pempamsie Hotel in Cape Coast on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, to mobilise medicines and medical supplies for prisons in the region. The ceremony was chaired by the Omanhene of Abeadze Traditional Area, Daasebre Kwebu Ewusi VII, who […]
INTERNATIONAL PRISONS CHAPLAINS ASSOCIATION OF GHANA MARKS 10 YEARS
The International Prisons Chaplains Association (IPCA) of Ghana marked its 10th anniversary with a durbar and exhibition at the ongoing International Prison Ministry Conference at the Gnat Hall in Accra. The celebration, held on Wednesday, 23rd September 2026, marked the second day of the conference and featured praise and worship, thanksgiving, cultural displays, and reflections […]
FROM CELLS TO SCREENS: GHANA PRISONS SERVICE LAUNCHES GHANA PRISONS TV
The Ghana Prisons Service has officially launched Ghana Prisons TV, a new television platform dedicated to telling the story of the Service, showcasing its rehabilitation programmes and highlighting the transformation, talents and achievements of inmates and officers.The launch was held under the theme: “Changing the Narrative, Rehabilitating and Inspiring Through Ghana Prisons TV.” The historic […]
SUNYANI CENTRAL AND FEMALE PRISONS COMPLETE THREE-DAY SIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING FOR OFFICERS.
The Sunyani Central and Female Prisons have successfully completed a three-day Sign Language Training programme aimed at equipping officers with the knowledge and practical skills needed to communicate effectively with persons who have hearing and speech-related communication challenges within the correctional environment. The training programme was organised by the Sunyani Central Church of Christ as […]
DGP PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO GBC
The Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie (Esq.), on Tuesday, 8th September, 2026, paid a working visit to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) in Accra to seek support and partnership for the upcoming launch of Ghana Prisons Television. During the visit, Mrs. Baffoe-Bonnie was welcomed by the Director-General of the Ghana Broadcasting […]
DOMINASE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP DONATES TO ANKAFUL MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISON
The Women’s Fellowship of the Assemblies of God Ghana, Dominase Assembly, has donated assorted items to inmates of the Ankaful Maximum Security Prison as part of activities to climax a three-day fasting and prayer revival. The donation, made on September 3, 2026, was presented during the fellowship’s visit to the prison, where members also worshipped […]
THEOVISION INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL TEAM EXTENDS HEALTH SUPPORT TO EJURA CAMP PRISON.
The Theovision International Medical Screening Team has conducted a health outreach at Ejura Camp Prison, providing medical assistance, health education, spiritual support, and wellness guidance to inmates and officers. As part of the outreach, the team shared the Word of God and educated participants on healthy living practices, including proper sleep, regular exercise, balanced nutrition, […]
GHANA PRISONS SERVICE HOLDS 5TH HIV WORKSHOP
The Ghana Prisons Service, in collaboration with the National AIDS Control Programme with support from the Global Fund, held its 5th HIV Workshop on Thursday, 4th September, 2026, at the Plush Royal Hotel, Adenta. The workshop was organised to equip health officers and HIV focal persons to effectively transmit accurate information on HIV to officers […]
DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF PRISONS ATTENDS 3RD GHANA HORTICULTURAL EXPO 2026
The Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie (Esq.), has attended the 3rd Ghana Horticultural Expo 2026 in Accra, where the Service showcased farm produce from its correctional facilities. The Expo brought together stakeholders in agriculture, agribusiness and horticulture to promote Ghanaian agricultural products, value addition and market access. The Ghana Prisons Service […]
MILITARY POLICE ADVANCE COURSE STUDENTS TOUR AT NSAWAM MEDIUM SECURITY PRISON
Students of the Military Police Advance Course 1-2026 from the Ghana Military Police Training School, Burma Camp, have undertaken an educational and sensitisation tour of the Nsawam Medium Security Prison as part of efforts to deepen their understanding of crime prevention, correctional administration and rehabilitation. The delegation, comprising 37 students, was led by Captain Osei […]
GCB PLC ACCRA WEST CLUSTER DONATES TO SENIOR CORRECTIONAL CENTRE.
GCB PLC, Accra West Cluster, through staff of its Osu, Burma Camp and Teshie branches, undertook a social responsibility initiative dubbed “From Vision to Impact” at the Senior Correctional Centre (SCC) on Thursday, 27 August 2026. The Project Leader, Madam Irene Adu Boamoah Atiemo,stated the initiative under the bank’s SCIP’s involved the donation of assorted […]
PRISONS CLINIC TRAINS STAFF ON CHILD WELFARE AND MATERNAL HEALTH SERVICES.
The Prisons Clinic, Roman Ridge, in collaboration with the Ayawaso West Municipal Health Directorate, has organised a training session for selected staff on health promotion, ANC, CWC, nutrition, immunisation and maternal healthcare on Thursday,27 August 2026. In an opening remarks, the Administrator of the Clinic, ADP Augustina Nana Ama Boadu, expressed appreciation to the Ayawaso […]
MINISTER INSPECTS ONGOING PRISON SCHOOL PROJECT AT AWUTU CAMP PRISON.
The Central Regional Minister, Hon. Eduamoah Okyere Ekow Panyin, on Tuesday, 26th August, 2026 inspected the ongoing construction of a fully-fledged elementary school for the Awutu Camp Prison as part of his Accounting to the People tour. The project, funded through the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), is about 35 percent complete and is expected […]
IPCA HOLDS GLOBAL PRAYER DAY, LAUNCHES ANKAFUL PRISON CLINIC PROJECT.
The International Prisons Chaplaincy Association (IPCA) held a Global Prayer Day on Sunday, 23 August 2026, at the Fellowship of Grace Assemblies of God, Pedu, praying for inmates, officers and their dependants. The event also witnessed the launch of the Ankaful Maximum Security Prison Clinic Project, aimed at raising funds to renovate, resource and equip […]
SEKONDI CENTRAL PRISON COMMENCES VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR INMATES.
The Education Unit of Sekondi Central Prison, in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES) Complementary Education Unit, has commenced a vocational training for inmates to promote employable skills and successful reintegration. Twelve inmates have received practical training in dressmaking, kaftan production and stitching at the prison’s tailoring shop, with preparation towards National Certificate I. […]
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 […]
