His Majesty’s Prison Receives New Vehicle To Transport Prisoners

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has presented a new vehicles to His Majesty’s Prison to ensure drivers safely and securely transport prisoners across the territory.

The vehicle was recently handed over by Minister for Health and Social Development Vincent O. Wheatley, who stressed that it is “basically our commitment to the development of the prison” which is located in the East End on main island Tortola.

The Minister added: “When you are transporting drivers and prisoners you make sure that they are safely and securely transported. “If they have to go for medical attention or for court purposes or whatever reason they have to leave the prison, we want to make sure they are secure. It is also part of our ongoing commitment to the development and reform of the prison.”

Superintendent of Prison Guy Hill said the vehicle is reinforced with additional features to ensure the safety and security of both prisoners and prison officers.

“It means we have better transportation to escort inmates from point A to point B. So, it is more secure for the prisoners and officers as well and also in an efficient manner which is very important to us here,” Hill noted.

The Prison Service is responsible for the safe custody of all persons committed by the courts.   The Prison population is between 113 and 115.

The government statement added that “the Ministry of Health and Social Development remains committed to protecting the safety and security of prisoners and prison officers at His Majesty’s Prison.”