Gerard Wilson
Gerard Wilson is a former prisons commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago who served from 2017 to 2020. He has garnered attention for his insights into the challenges facing the country's prison system, particularly the pervasive issue of cellphone smuggling among inmates, which threatens public safety and contributes to organized crime. After his tenure, Wilson took on the role of corporate services manager at Vision on Mission, where he continues to advocate for reforms within the prison system. He emphasizes the need for improved security measures and rehabilitation efforts, arguing that the prison environment reflects broader societal issues. Wilson's warnings about the dangers of technological advancements aiding inmates' communications and criminal activities have resonated, especially in light of recent plots to assassinate state officials orchestrated from within prison walls.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Guyana | 2 | 6.00 | 0.15% | +10% | 786,552 | 1,340 | $6,000 | 10$ |
| Totals | 2 | 786,552 | 1,340 | $6,000 | 10$ |
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Guyana:
Former prison commissioner Gerard Wilson said televisions in prisons were nothing new.
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Guyana:
Former prisons commissioner Gerard Wilson warned that cellphone smuggling remains the system’s biggest challenge.
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