Bomana correctional facility

Department visits inmates

Secretary Anna Solomon, including the Department staff, visited the Bomana facility to deliver Christmas goodies for the inmates; both male and female.

With the visit having coincided with the grand finale of their in house sporting games of rugby, soccer and volleyball, secretary Solomon said she was happy to note the progress of the inmates’ rehabilitation.

Correctional Service Commissioner, Michael Waipo, thanked the Department for having spared their thoughts and time to bring gifts for the inmates, let alone paying them a visit this festive season.

Celebrating Christmas behind bars

Over 700 inmates of the maximum security were joined by the female, juvenile and minimum security prisoners. 

Amongst the inmates were two refugees.

Archbishop Kurian Mathew Vayalunkal, Apostolic Nuncio to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands and representative of Pope Francis, was welcomed by Chief Superintendent Commanding Officer Supt. Haraha Keko DCS of the Correctional Centre.

He expressed his gratitude for the spiritual benefit received by the inmates through the involvement of Catholic Church.