Inicident at HMP Northward
His Majesty’s Cayman Islands Prison Service confirms that an incident occurred at HMP Northward on Saturday, 16 May 2026, resulting in injuries to two prisoners.
The incident was identified by prison officers, who responded in accordance with established security and medical protocols. Both prisoners were assessed by medical personnel at the prison and were subsequently transported to Anthony S. Eden Hospital in George Town for further medical assessment. Both were treated and returned to HMP Northward without further incident.
The matter has been referred to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service.
As the incident is subject to a police investigation and involves security-sensitive prison operations, it would not be appropriate to comment further on the circumstances of the incident at this time.
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About the Ministry of District Administration & Home Affairs (MDAHA): Under the leadership of the Honourable Nickolas DaCosta, JP, MP, the enduring vision of the MDAHA is to build a safer community for our residents and visitors alike. To accomplish this vision, our mission is to empower our community through innovative, evidence-based, and intelligence-driven solutions in public safety.
The MDAHA is responsible for furthering the resiliency of the Cayman Islands, through continued strategic and operational advancement in the areas of district administration, national security, emergency response services, public safety, offender management services, border control, and postal services.
About His Majesty’s Cayman Islands Prison Service (HMCIPS): The His Majesty’s Cayman Islands Prison Service (HMCIPS) is dedicated to the custody, care, and rehabilitation of offenders, ensuring public safety and supporting their reintegration into society. Operating under the Ministry of District Administration & Home Affairs (MDAHA), HMCIPS manages the Islands’ correctional facilities and provides secure confinement, healthcare, and a range of rehabilitation programmes including education, vocational training, and substance-misuse treatment.
HMCIPS was first established in 1981. The Prisons Act (2021 Revision) sets out the policy and resource framework for HMCIPS’ functions. HMCIPS is responsible for those committed to its care by the Courts and is accountable to MDAHA for the delivery of custodial services under the Cayman Islands Government’s Annual Budget Statement.
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