Mr. Raymond B. Grant has been appointed as the Deputy Superintendent of Prison at His Majesty’s Prison.
Mr. Grant’s expertise includes appointments within the Jamaica Defence Force and His Majesty’s Prison, Turks and Caicos Islands.
Throughout his 20-years with the Jamaica Defence Force, Mr. Grant achieved the ranks of Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, and Warrant Officer Class 2/Sergeant Major. In these roles, his responsibilities included training 3000 recruits, managing more than 5000 soldiers and oversight of the administration, and welfare of companies of soldiers.
Most recently, Mr. Grant served as the Deputy Superintendent of His Majesty’s Prison, Turks and Caicos Islands. As Deputy Superintendent, Mr. Grant oversaw the welfare of all inmates, the security and administration of the prison and ensured continued compliance with international standards.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social Development, Ms. Tasha Bertie said, “Mr. Grant’s appointment as Deputy Superintendent of Prisons reflects his extensive experience, professionalism, and commitment to the correctional system. His leadership will play a key role in enhancing prison operations, improving rehabilitation programmes, and maintaining a secure and structured correctional environment.”
Ms. Bertie also noted that as the Ministry of Health and Social Development continues to priortiise both security and rehabilitation, she is confident that Mr. Grant’s contributions will be invaluable in shaping the future of the prison service while ensuring the highest standards of care, discipline and reintegration support for those in the custody of His Majesty’s Prison.
As Deputy Superintendent, Mr. Grant will assist in the oversight of the prison and ensure the proper supervision and custody of inmates. Additionally, he will contribute to policy development and implementation.
Mr. Grant has earned an Associate of Science from Penn Foster College in Human Resource Management, a Diploma in Leadership from the Puerto Rico Army Military Academy, a Certificate in Supervisory Management from the University of the West Indies and is a Restorative Justice Practitioner.