Simpson Penn Centre Under Fire | Bahamas News

Bahamas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 9, 2026 · 1m

Senator Arinthia Komolafe is demanding an urgent investigation into the Simpson Penn Centre for Boys after alarming reports from a long-term worker allege staff are overworked, underpaid, and forced to work seven days straight with no breaks. As FNM’s shadow minister for social services, she insists this isn’t just about wages—it’s about safety, health, and the well-being of vulnerable boys. She stressed that maintaining low recidivism requires proper staffing ratios—no more than eight boys per staff member—and access to specialists and adequate facilities. Komolafe praised the whistleblower…