Guyana Prison Service refutes false social media post on alleged prison break

The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) has dismissed as malicious and inaccurate a social media post made by the Facebook page “Credible Sources,” which alleged that a prison break had occurred at the New Amsterdam Prison. In a statement, the GPS clarified that no such incident took place and urged members of the public to rely only on official sources for accurate information.
Director of Prisons, Mr Nicklon Elliot, strongly condemned the false report, describing such unverified claims as “extremely disconcerting, unethical, and unprofessional.” He further stated that “these actions appear to be deliberate attempts to undermine the integrity and operations of the Prison Service.”
The Prison Service has since demanded the immediate removal of the post and called on the public to be cautious about the spread of misinformation.
Following the GPS’s clarification, Credible Sources retracted its initial report, issuing an update that read:
“In the public interest and out of an abundance of caution, Credible Sources is withdrawing our earlier post regarding reports of a prison break in New Amsterdam. While our information came from sources usually reliable within the prison system, the Director of Prisons has since contacted us and stated that no such incident occurred. We are therefore corroborating the veracity of the initial report through additional channels and will provide a full update once verified. As always, our commitment remains to accuracy, accountability, and the public trust.”
The GPS reiterated its commitment to transparency and called on media entities and social platforms to verify information before publication to avoid causing unnecessary alarm.