Tobago Prison’s Future in Peril | Trinidad and Tobago News

Tobago’s convict prison is crumbling at the edges—coastal erosion threatens to swallow it whole, and officials are racing to find a solution after years of broken promises. Acting Commissioner Elvin Scanterbury praised his officers’ resilience amid outdated facilities and limited resources, while Prisons Association head Gerard Gordon slammed the delay, warning the structure could collapse into the sea—and forcing inmates to be held in Trinidad, tearing families apart. Staffing shortages are being addressed with new recruits and a female officer for visitor management, though prisoners still lack a dedicated welfare officer. A chickenpox outbreak is now contained, and rehab programs like animal farming are set to return. Despite the chaos, the Prisons Service vows to keep transforming lives through collaboration. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/da9a0138baa4e651