The Department of Home Affairs says it’s hopeful that G4S staff can find alternative employment after the company lost the prison contract.
G4S lost out to Resource for the contract to transport prisoners between the court and Jurby Prison following a tender process.
The two companies were judged on quality and price with Resource securing a three year deal starting in July.
Director of finance at the DHA Paula Primrose say’s she’s hopeful jobs will be salvaged:
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Douglas Council goes electric
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Southern residents now invited to give views on 20mph zones
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Manxnet email users warned about scam as service becomes paid-for
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Over 100 claims for damage to government property
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MHK demands U-turn on MiCards
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Passport and immigration public counters to be shut tomorrow
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Police appealing to public after street fight
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