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Deputy Superintendent Raymond Grant has taken over as Acting Superintendent of His Majesty’s Prison Service as the Government prepares to recruit a new prison head through an open and competitive process.
Grant’s appointment took effect on October 26, 2026. He succeeds Jay Kendall, who completed his contract with the Government of the Virgin Islands and accepted an appointment as Superintendent of Prisons in Anguilla.
“Recruitment for a substantive Superintendent of Prisons will begin shortly. The post will be filled through an open and competitive process, and qualified Virgin Islanders are encouraged to apply,” the Government said.
Grant brings experience in prison management, security and administration, including two years at His Majesty’s Prison in the Virgin Islands and previous service in Jamaica and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
The acting appointment is intended to maintain continuity of leadership as the prison service continues its reform programme.
Governor Daniel Pruce and Minister for Health and Social Development Vincent Wheatley thanked Kendall for his three years of service.
Pruce credited Kendall with progress in staff development, rehabilitation programmes, security and wider prison reform. Wheatley recognised Kendall’s contribution and praised prison officers for their professionalism in carrying out demanding work, largely outside public view.
Further details on recruitment will be announced in due course.
Grant’s appointment took effect on October 26, 2026. He succeeds Jay Kendall, who completed his contract with the Government of the Virgin Islands and accepted an appointment as Superintendent of Prisons in Anguilla.
“Recruitment for a substantive Superintendent of Prisons will begin shortly. The post will be filled through an open and competitive process, and qualified Virgin Islanders are encouraged to apply,” the Government said.
Grant brings experience in prison management, security and administration, including two years at His Majesty’s Prison in the Virgin Islands and previous service in Jamaica and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
The acting appointment is intended to maintain continuity of leadership as the prison service continues its reform programme.
Governor Daniel Pruce and Minister for Health and Social Development Vincent Wheatley thanked Kendall for his three years of service.
Pruce credited Kendall with progress in staff development, rehabilitation programmes, security and wider prison reform. Wheatley recognised Kendall’s contribution and praised prison officers for their professionalism in carrying out demanding work, largely outside public view.
Further details on recruitment will be announced in due course.
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