CAY HILL--The inmate who was seriously injured when he was stabbed during a brawl at the Pointe Blanche prison last week Thursday has been moved from St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) to "another place."
Prison Director Edward Rohan confirmed that the inmate had been moved from SMMC and taken to a place where his safety is secured. He declined to specify whether the other location referred to was the prison.
"He has been moved from the hospital. He is not critical anymore, so the prison doctor and nurse will continue his care," Rohan said Thursday. "We have found another place for him in the meantime."
Rohan said tensions were still high at the prison and inmates were still in lockdown since last week's violent incident.
The inmate in question was injured when he was stabbed with a machete. Two firearms subsequently were found in the facility, leading to cries amongst prison guards about concerns for their safety and security.
Justice Minister Dennis Richardson announced on Wednesday a number of strict measures that will be introduced at the facility to address the security breaches that resulted in the guns being smuggled into the prison.
