Lusignan prisoners to have ‘more comfortable’ conditions early next year – Elliott

Prisoners preparing a meal.

With the promise of a “more comfortable” environment for prisoners, the three modern facilities which are currently being constructed at the Lusignan Prison are scheduled to be completed early next year, Director of Prisons (ag) Nicklon Elliott says.

Among its features, the facilities will house self-contained and dormitory-style cells, a fire suppression system and have adequate access to water.

Members of the media were yesterday given a tour of the Lusignan Prison. During the tour, the the construction site, kitchen area, quarantine section, holding areas and the farm were visited.