Prisoners part of TVET examination in food preparation at His Majesty’s Prison

His Majesty’s Prison kitchen came alive with a buzz of activities and anticipation last Friday as inmates and prison officers prepped for their food preparation exam.

Last Friday, February 24, was the final practical TVET examination in Food Preparation offered through a Memorandum of Understanding between the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, HM Prison, and the HJ Robinson High School.

The participants - which included four prison officers, two inmates and a member of the community - were given the opportunity to use the prison kitchen to be tested. They were adorned in their appropriate chef attire for what was a culmination of six months of dedication and hard work.

The kitchen was transformed into a state-of-the-art facility to accommodate students, tutors, and offsite invigilators. As the students went through their paces; the food preparations and presentation were of the highest quality, a statement from the prison boasted. Onlookers which included prison staff and inmates were impressed with the talent on display.

Superintendent Michael Woodbine, Deputy Superintendent

Raymond Grant and acting Permanent Secretary Fredrico Johnson had a chance to visit the examination area where they got a first-hand view of the proceedings and the array of dishes on display. They were all impressed and again extended their gratitude to the TCI Community College and HJ Robinson High School under the auspices of Kevin Baxter; for coming on board and delivering the inaugural Food Preparation course to inmates and staff of His Majesty’s Prison.