In an effort to address overcrowding in the jails and to improve conditions, a new facility will be constructed at the Lusignan Prison and upon completion it will house approximately one thousand prisoners.
This disclosure was made by Director of Prisons Gladwin Samuels at an event on Monday as he highlighted steps taken by the Government to ensure that the longstanding problem is remedied.
According to Samuels, the project is currently at the design stage. He said hopefully the contract will be awarded before the end of this year.
