Teenager discharged from hospital, recovering well
Two beds with mattresses were donated by Education Minister, Hon, Dr. Nicolette Henry to Mr. Maynard Williams, the father of 15 year old, Shashamani Williams, who was stabbed during a fight by another school girl late last month in Linden.
Currently, Remigrant United, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has been working to ensure that the family can move into their home in two weeks. To assist, Dr. Henry handed over the beds upon visiting the family in a temporary guest house of which they reside.
According to Mr. Paul Nurse, a member of the NGO, after learning of the girl’s plight and the family’s living arrangement, he along with other members have been seeking assistance from persons in the community and elsewhere to assist with the construction of a new home for the family.
Further, Nurse said that they have been receiving donations of sand, cement and other building supplies to assist with the construction of the new home. He explained that because some amount of construction has to be done and the fact that the schoolgirl is recovering, they thought it was appropriate to have the family accommodated at a guest house in Linden until works are completed; and that expense is being covered by the organisation.
It was explained that the services offered, by those working on the construction of the home, was being provided voluntarily. Members of the organisation commended Minister Henry for the donation and the interest she has shown in the teenager’s recovery.
The Education Minister said that it is heartwarming to see such acts of kindness when it is most needed and believes that persons can learn from the approaches and initiatives of the NGO.
In an invited comment, Shashamani Williams said that she feels great and is looking forward to returning to school and that during her stay in the hospital she realized that her ambition is to become a nurse and she will be working towards accomplishing that.
