HM Cayman Islands Prison Service

11/06/2026

🏆🎉 HMCIPS Annual Domino Tournament 2026 🎉🏆

His Majesty's Cayman Islands Prison Service (HMCIPS) recently concluded its Annual Domino Tournament, bringing together participants from across the civil service for a day of friendly competition, teamwork and camaraderie.

Following a series of closely contested matches, Team HMCIPS emerged as this year's champions, demonstrating skill, strategy and excellent teamwork throughout the tournament.

🏅 Final Standings

🥇 HMCIPS

🥈 Port Authority of the Cayman Islands

🥉 Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS)

👏 Congratulations to all participants for their sportsmanship and competitive spirit throughout the event.

🤝 Beyond the competition, the tournament provided an excellent opportunity to strengthen relationships between agencies, promote staff wellbeing and foster positive engagement through healthy recreation.

🙏 HMCIPS extends its sincere appreciation to all teams who participated and helped make this year's tournament a success.

🎊 Congratulations once again to Team HMCIPS on securing the championship title!

05/06/2026

🎓 Developing Leaders. Strengthening Service. 🇰🇾

HM Cayman Islands Prison Service (HMCIPS) would like to congratulate Officers Basilio Christian, Abraham Whittaker, Shawn Rankin and Dewayne Brown for successfully completing the Leadership and Management Development Seminar with the Caribbean Regional Drug Law Enforcement Training Centre.

The seminar focused on key competencies including effective communication, team building, conflict resolution and change management which strengthens their ability to lead effectively within the organisation.

"The training enhanced my knowledge and has better prepared me to take on leadership roles within the organisation. It provided valuable insight into effective leadership, communication, and team development".

-Off. A. Whittaker

By developing leadership capacity from within, HMCIPS is strengthening our workforce, creating opportunities for growth, and preparing the next generation of leaders to serve.

💼 Lead with Purpose. 🤝 Build Strong Teams. 📈 Inspire Positive Change.

16/05/2026

10/05/2026

🌺 Happy Mother's Day🌺

Today, HM Cayman Islands Prison Service (HMCIPS) celebrates and honours all mothers for their unwavering love, strength and guidance.

Whether at home, work or in the community, mothers shape lives, inspire hope and contribute to stronger families and societies.

To all mothers - thank you for the many ways you nurture, support and uplift those around you every day.

Wishing you a wonderful and blessed Mother's Day from all of us at HMCIPS. 💐

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08/05/2026

❤️ Teamwork in action. Community at heart. ❤️🩸

Recently, members of HM Cayman Islands Prison Service came together to participate in a blood donation drive as part of a team-building initiative.

While teamwork is often built within the workplace, moments like these remind us that unity is also demonstrated through service to others.

🗣️ Deputy Director of Rehabilitation (Acting), Richard Barton, shared:

“This blood drive fostered teamwork while simultaneously benefiting the wider community. It serves as a reminder for us to continue to be our brother’s keeper and to support those around us whenever possible. We encourage other departments and organisations to consider participating in similar activities that can positively impact our community. I would like to thank Director Greaves for approving this initiative and personally showing support on the day".

05/05/2026

Today, HM Cayman Islands Prison Service (HMCIPS) would like to recognise the men and women of the Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) on this International Firefighters Day.

Selfless in their duty, the members of the CIFS place the safety of the community above their own-time and time again in moments of crisis but also in building safer, stronger societies through public education campaigns.

Behind every response is relentless preparation-hours of training, discipline, and readiness-ensuring they are equipped to act.

On this day, HMCIPS says thank you 🚒

04/05/2026

Behind the Badge 👮🏽‍♂️

Our officers recently completed another round of recertification training, reinforcing the standards required to operate safely and professionally in a dynamic environment.

This training covered key areas including physical techniques, planned removal, and report writing—ensuring officers are not only effective in action, but also accountable in documentation.

It goes beyond practical skills, strengthening judgement, restraint, and the responsibility to act with care and integrity ⚖️

Every scenario practised and every report completed enhances their ability to protect colleagues, maintain order, and safeguard those in our custody 🤝

📸 (From left: E. Walters, A. Swaby-Soane, A. Ebanks, N. Goulbourne, A. Elliott, J. Lagunzad & L. Anderson)

15/04/2026

🤝 Rehabilitation is Everyone's Business

Behind every reintegration initiative, community support is crucial.

From supporting our F-Wing Family Fun Day to powering football competitions, your contributions go far beyond events. Our partners have given their time, resources and their unwavering support-without hesitation.

Because of this support, lives are changed.

We also recognise the instrumental role of our Acting Deputy Director of Rehabilitation, Richard Barton, who continues to drive and sustain these partnerships.

HMCIPS would like to thank all our partners for standing with us and for believing in the work we do. 💙

10/04/2026

🔹 Commitment to Excellence Through Training 🔹

HMCIPS recently concluded the training of two cohorts of staff in Control and Restraint (SPEAR).

Continuous training is essential in reducing mistakes, safeguarding those in our care, and ensuring we consistently deliver safe, humane, and professional standards of custody.

20/03/2026

Strengthening Criminal Justice Through Training and Partnership ⚖️

Recently, HMCIPS, in collaboration with the Department of Community Rehabilitation, the Department of Public Safety Communication, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, the Royal Montserrat Police Service and the British Virgin Islands Police Service, participated in the Management of S*x Offender and Violent Offender (MOSOVO) Programme.

Over the course of the week-long training, participants gained valuable insights into the complexities of managing high-risk offenders and the critical role of multi-agency collaboration in enhancing public safety. The programme, certified by the College of Policing (UK), continues to strengthen Offender management practices across the Cayman Islands.

HMCIPS extends its sincere thanks to RCIPS for the invitation and for their continued commitment to advancing criminal justice reform and inter-agency partnership.