The SKNDF’s Acting Commander, Major Kayode Sutton, in a June 4^th edition of InFocus says the programme has benefited inmates since it was introduced more than ten years ago with training in technical skills such as auto mechanics, welding, agriculture and more.

This initiative is in collaboration with His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) and the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF.

The acting commander added that when the inmates are on work duty, they are strictly governed by the rules of the SKNDF, noting that nothing is ever allowed that would violate the SKNDF or HMP rules and regulations or to put anyone at risk.

Major Sutton dismissed a recent social media post as mischievous and said that the integrity of the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force will be upheld.

“We are not deterred by the entire negative that goes on social media,” he said. “In fact, it energizes us to continue to help, to develop, rehabilitate those inmates so that, when they are released they can go out of the prison and be able to live their life and become productive citizens who would contribute to the development of the Federation.”