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A nearly six-million-dollar rehabilitation centre is set to be built at the Dominica State Prison.

16 January 2026
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A nearly six-million-dollar rehabilitation centre is set to be built at the Dominica State Prison.

Minister of National Security Rayburn Blackmoore announced this development during a press conference at the Ministry of National Security this morning.

Minister Blackmoore stated that the centre will aid in the rehabilitation of inmates.

Minister For National Security Rayburn Blackmoore

Superintendent of Prisons Jeffery Edmund says the prison service is committed to implementing innovative programs for inmates.

Superintendent of Prisons Jeffery Edmund