Ginette Gamatis
Seychellois politician
Ginette Gamatis is a member of the National Assembly of Seychelles. A teacher by profession, she is a member of the Seychelles People's Progressive Front, and was first elected to the Assembly in 1993.
Quotes
edit- It’s time for me to retire as an MNA, but this does not mean I will not be active in the Parti Lepep. However, the person who replaces me must be a woman, as women are more compassionate, more understanding and are people who are willing to push forward in life.
- My fate started to change when, in 1964, former President France Albert Rene came back to Seychelles after his studies abroad. When he founded the Seychelles People’s United Party, I attended one of his meetings and was inspired by his words.
- I saw his party as the only way forward for Seychelles and the only hope for poorer people.
- I chose to dedicate my life to bringing change to the people of this country and become a very active member of the party.
- My husband was an understanding man and my mother-in-law was also very supportive.
- Despite our hardships we managed to do very well in school, and our mother was a determined woman.
- After school, when I got home, I imitated all that my teacher did in class, including lecturing my playmates and correcting them if they were wrong.
- St that time many young girls started teaching at this age, but we were mature, had a great sense of responsibility and were ready to listen and learn more.
