Cabinet Approves Transfer of Juveniles Inmates to Boys Training School

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Cabinet Approves Transfer of Juveniles Inmates to Boys Training School
Cabinet Approves Transfer of Juveniles Inmates to Boys Training School
Denis Bowers Rehabilitation Center

The Cabinet has sanctioned the transfer of two male juvenile inmates currently held at His Majesty’s Prison to the Denis Bowers Rehabilitation Center, previously known as the Boys Training School.

According to Cabinet Spokesperson Maurice Merchant, this proposal was put forward by Attorney General Sir Steadroy Benjamin following consultations with officials from His Majesty’s Prison.

Cabinet Approves Transfer of Juveniles Inmates to Boys Training School
Director General of Communications in the Prime Minister’s Office, Maurice Merchant (screenshot of state media)

The decision, as he explains, comes after an evaluation directed by the Cabinet regarding the rehabilitation center’s suitability to accommodate the juveniles.

“The assessment identified specific areas requiring attention, to ensure the safety, the security, and suitability of the environment for occupancy by these two juveniles,” explained Merchant.

He notes that this is designed to foster a setting focused on care, safety, and healthy development for the juveniles. Towards this end, the provision of meals has also been arranged for the young men in question.

Merchant has stated that the prison is to keep the responsibility for supervision of the juveniles at the Denis Bowers Rehabilitation Center facility.

The decision reflects a broader commitment to enhancing collaboration between His Majesty’s Prison and the Denis Bowers Rehabilitation Center.

“Cabinet approved measures to strengthen transportation and emergency response coordination between the Denis Bowers Rehabilitation Center and His Majesty’s Prison, recognizing the importance of timely response and effective operational support,” explained Merchant.

Merchant noted that this work is part of a broader national commitment to helping youth rebuild their lives and improving correctional and social support systems.

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Orville Charles grew up in Potters Village, Antigua. After graduating from the University of Baltimore with a degree in Digital Communication, he spent years in the Social Work field, serving vulnerable populations and doing community outreach. He is an avid student of History, with many years of freelance experience in Multimedia.

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Comments (7)

  • Informed citizen January 29, 2026, 5:14 PM

    Keeping juveniles out of adult detention facilities reduces the risk of harm and negative influence
    Reply
  • Apex Jones January 29, 2026, 7:16 PM

    I thought it was automatic that they be placed at the Center in the first place. Didn’t know they were still housing children there
    Reply
  • Donna January 29, 2026, 8:59 PM

    I thought these two juveniles were already at Boys Training School. How much more these people are hiding from the public concerning juvenile be house at 1735 prison jail with adultts?
    Reply
  • Danny January 30, 2026, 10:36 AM

    More stress on Turner it seems 🙂
    Reply
  • Me again January 30, 2026, 10:42 AM

    Also boys training school is not a prison so the juveniles who are supposed to be in JAIL will leave that center. Look at how many boys left that place and went to spree and returned.
    Reply
  • Concerned Antiguan January 30, 2026, 2:22 PM

    It seem as if they trying to get rid of a problem by creating a new problem. Simple.
    Reply
  • Tromos January 30, 2026, 10:23 PM

    no vision
    Reply

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