BIBLE SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR INMATES – NSAWAM FEMALE PRISON
The Nsawam Female Prison in collaboration with Safe Haven Rehabilitation Centre and Christ Embassy organized a Bible School Graduation Ceremony for inmates who successfully completed their theological studies on 21st March, 2026. The programme was aimed at promoting spiritual growth and moral reformation among inmates as part of rehabilitation process under the Think Prisons 360 […]
EID-UL-FITR CELEBRATION AT MANHYIA LOCAL PRISON WITH THE INMATES
On Friday 20th March, 2026, Manhyia Local Prison celebrated Eid-Ul-Fitr with the inmates after completing a 30-day fasting period of Ramadan. The celebration commenced around 9:00 am with a prayer led by the Imam of Manhyia Local Prison, C/Supt. Jamal Adam Mohammed. The inmates were neatly dressed in their jalabia’s donated by an individual. To […]
INMATES RECEIVE FREE HEALTH SCREENING AT THE KUMASI CENTRAL PRISON
A team from the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital provided inmates at the Kumasi Central Prison with free medical and dental screenings on March 20, 2026, as part of the Eid Al-Fitr outreach. The team led by Dr. Isaac Akotoye, provided oral health checks and distributed toothbrushes and paste. Subsequently, students from Royal Ann College of […]
GENDER UNIT HOLDS CAPACITY-BUILDING TRAINING FOR OFFICERS
The Gender Unit of the Ghana Prisons Service has organized a one-day capacity building training for Regional and Station Gender Focal persons at the Prison Officers Training School on Wednesday , 18th March, 2026. Held under the theme “ Wake up to purpose”, the interactive session aimed to strengthen gender mainstreaming, professional development and institutional […]
GHANA PRISONS SERVICE DONATES TO THE CHILDREN’S WELFARE CLINIC OF THE POLICE HOSPITAL.
The Ghana Prisons Service has donated essential items to the Children’s Welfare Clinic at the Police Hospital in Accra to contribute to child healthcare and welfare. The donation was carried out by staff of the Prisons Headquarters. A cleanup exercise was also organized within the hospital premises to promote hygiene and create a healthier environment […]
SUNYANI CENTRAL PRISON LAUNCHES REGIMENTAL BAND.
Sunyani Central Prison has established a regimental band to promote rehabilitation, build skills, and create income-generating opportunities under the Think Prisons 360 Degrees agenda. The initiative, supported through a GH¢11,000 loan facility, saw the procurement of key musical instruments including one bass drum, three snare drums and two tenor drums , two trumpets, and a […]
GHANA PRISONS SERVICE MARKS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY WITH EMPOWERMENT FORUM
The Gender Unit of the Ghana Prisons Service commemorated this year’s International Women’s Day with a vibrant open forum at the Prisons Headquarters in Accra, bringing together officers and stakeholders to celebrate the achievements of female personnel and reaffirm the Service’s commitment to gender empowerment. The forum created an engaging platform for dialogue, inspiration and […]
GHANA PRISONS SERVICE LEADS JOINT YOUTH CRIME PREVENTION DRIVE.
The Church of Pentecost Schools Outreach Ministry, in partnership with the Ghana Prisons Service and the Ghana Education Service (GES), has held a major crime prevention education programme at the James McKeown Temple in Ashaiman. The event brought together more than 1,200 students from 31 schools within the Ashaiman Municipality. The programme opened with a […]
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT(HQ) SENSITIZES YOUTH OF CHURCH OF CHRIST.
Some officers from the Public Affairs Department, Prisons Headquarters on Friday, March 6, 2026 sensitized executives and members of the Abeka District of the Church of Christ, at the Abeka North Church of Christ Assembly. The sensitization covered the mandate of the Prisons Service, Crime Prevention and the Strategic direction initiative “Think Prisons 360 Degrees”. […]
NSAWAM CAMP PRISON HOSTS FAMILY RECONNECTION EVENT.
The Nsawam Camp Prison has successfully hosted the “360 Degrees of Love” family reconnection event, a key part of the Think Prisons 360 Degrees initiative, aimed at strengthening inmate welfare and rehabilitation. The event brought together senior prison officers including the Eastern Regional Prisons Commander, DDP. Patrick Seidu and the Officer-in-Charge of the Camp facility […]
PRUDENTIAL BANK DONATES TO GHANA PRISONS SERVICE
Prudential Bank Limited has donated GH¢20,000 to the Ghana Prisons Service to support industrialisation efforts under the Think Prisons 360 Degrees initiative. The presentation took place on Tuesday, 24th February 2026, at the Prisons Headquarters in Accra. The donation is intended to support the construction of a structure to enhance industrial activities within the prisons. […]
GHANA YOUTH GUIDE DONATES TO DAMONGO CAMP PRISON.
The Ghana Youth Guide on Monday, February 23, 2026, donated two 140-liter poly tanks to the Damongo Camp Prison as part of its “Green Park” initiative, aimed at supporting rehabilitation programs within the correctional facility. This initiative underscores the organization’s commitment to contributing to the rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates into society. The donation was […]
INTERIOR MINISTER DONATES FOOD ITEMS TO GHANA PRISONS SERVICE
The Interior Minister, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed- Mubarak, on behalf of Mr. Ibrahim Mahama, founder of Engineers and Planners, donated food items to the Ghana Prisons Service at the Prisons Headquarters in Accra today, Monday, 23rd February, 2026. The donation, aimed at supporting inmates during the Ramadan season includes 416 boxes of tomato paste, 500 bags […]
THE RICHARD ADDISON FOUNDATION(TRAF) TO SUPPORT THINK PRISONS 360 DEGREES INITIATIVE
The Richard Addison Foundation have pledged their support for the Think Prisons 360 Degrees Initiative with a commitment to positively impact inmates by nurturing their talents and skills to enhance Reformation and Rehabilitation. The group is working towards empowering inmates with gifted abilities through various developmental projects. Plans are underway to establish a music studio […]
UNODC HANDS OVER MORDEN KITCHEN AND DINING HALL TO SUNYANI FEMALE PRISON.
A newly constructed modern kitchen and dining hall has been officially commissioned and handed over to the Sunyani Female Prison in Sunyani, a project fully funded by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The project, which marks a significant improvement in infrastructure at the facility, involved the construction and installation of a […]
CAPITAL BEHIND BARS LAUNCHED
The Ghana Prisons Service, in collaboration with Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) and Aboboyaa Company Limited, on 20th February 2026 officially launched “Capital Behind Bars”, an innovative rehabilitation and skills development initiative. The programme is designed to equip inmates with practical technical skills in the assembly of motorbikes and tricycles (Aboboyaa), positioning them for […]
NSAWAM MEDIUM SECURITY PRISON SHOWS LOVE TO CHILDREN AT NSAWAM GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
Officers of the Nsawam Medium Security Prison (NMSP) marked Valentine’s Day with an act of compassion by donating assorted items to the Paediatric Ward of the Nsawam Government Hospital. The donation exercise brought smiles to children on admission, as officers presented items including toilet rolls, detergents, sanitary pads, drinks, mop buckets, mop sticks, assorted food […]
GHANA PRISONS SERVICE PARTICIPATES IN FOUR-DAY TREE CROPS INVESTMENT SUMMIT AND EXHIBITION
The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has held its first-ever National Tree Crops Investment Summit and Exhibition under the theme “Sustainable Growth Through Tree Crops Investment.” The four-day event which began on Tuesday February 17, 2026, brought together key stakeholders across the tree crops value chain, including Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), and other relevant […]
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF(ADMINISTRATION) MARKS 60TH BIRTHDAY WITH INMATES OF THE SENIOR CORRECTIONAL CENTRE
The Deputy Chief of Staff(Administration) and renowned human rights advocate, Hon. Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, commemorated her 60th Birthday on Saturday, 7th February 2026, by spending quality time with juveniles of the Senior Correctional Centre, reaffirming her life long commitment to service, justice, and social inclusion. As part of activities marking the milestone celebration, Hon. […]
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR HOLDS 2025 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW WORKSHOP
The Ministry of the Interior, on 6th February 2025, organized a three-day Annual Performance Review Workshop for its sectors at Ada in the Greater Accra Region.The workshop brought together heads of agencies under the Ministry, including the Inspector-General of Police, the Director-General of the Prisons, the Chief Fire Officer, the Controller-General of Immigration, the Director-General […]
