First Lady treats New Amsterdam prisoners to sumptuous lunch
Written by Michael Khan, Sunday, 16 June 2013 22:27, Source
NINETY FOUR male inmates at the New Amsterdam Prison yesterday were treated to a sumptuous lunch, compliments of First Lady, Madame Deolatchmee Ramotar, as part of the outreach programme of her Foundation.
First Lady sharing meals to prisoners
The First Lady extended cheers to the prisoners, on the occasion of Father's Day, while reminding them that, they still have to focus on life beyond prison, by returning to the society and make meaningful contributions.
DON'T BE DISCOURAGED
"Don't be discouraged, you can still achieve your dreams and build a life. Once you build a productive life, you can inspire people," she posited.
The First Lady also encouraged the prisoners, not to let the experience of prison, prevent them from becoming constructive professionals. "It's not where you start, but how you finish and I am quite optimistic that, you can effect positive changes," she further added.
| "Don't be discouraged, you can still achieve your dreams and build a life. Once you build a productive life, you can inspire people."- First Lady |
SHOW APPRECIATION
The First Lady declared that her Foundation shows appreciation to fathers and prisoners are no exception. She believes that every parent has something to offer their children and, that every inmate should strive to better themselves, so that, they can reintegrate with their families and be a part of the upbringing of their children.
"I implore you to learn as much as you can to become productive members of society," she encouraged.
BELIEF
Believing that anyone is capable of effecting positive changes, the First Lady said: "As fathers, your children will come to your for guidance and you need to step up to the task and play that fatherly role in their lives, because, you are the ones who would first recognize their mistakes."
INTERACTION
During her visit to the penal facility, the First Lady, also took the opportunity to interact with some of the convicted & remanded inmates and took special note of their complaints.
Along with the First Lady, two members of her foundation, Mr. Prandatt Basdeo and Ms. Chitraykha Dass, also met and interacted with the inmates.
PROUD
Speaking at the luncheon, Officer-in-Charge of the N/A Prison, Senior Superintendent Linden Cornette, stated that he is certain that, there are lots of talent among the inmates, while complimenting a group that performed songs to entertain the First Lady.
"If this is so, i am a happy man of what this prison has produced," he noted.
The Region 6 (East Berbice/Corentyne) Vice-chairman, Bhopaul Jhagroo and Chief Executive Officer of the Berbice Regional Health Authority and Member of Parliament, Dr. Vishwa Mahadeo also accompanied the First Lady during her visit to the prison that, currently has a male population of 311.
