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Department of Corrections hosts Island’s seniors for a special tea

Ira Philip
Updated: Jul 05, 2014 08:01 AM
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Photo courtesy the Department of Communications and InformationPremier Michael Dunkley shares a laugh with guests at the Dept of Corrections' first Seniors Tea at St Paul's Anglican Church hall in Paget on Monday.

Government’s Department of Corrections has had a grand week, with its first Celebration, highlighted by a super Seniors’ Tea, and a renewed stimulus for the men and women charged with the rehabilitation of those who have lost their way or otherwise lapsed in judgment.

Central personality, of course was the Commissioner of Corrections Lt Col Edward J Lambe.

He set the pace without pomp, but with his characteristically friendly authoritative style saluting each and everyone engaged all along the line throughout the week.

Other dignitaries involved included Premier Michael Dunkley; and Deputy Mayor of Hamilton, Donal Smith.

Also involved were various social workers, psychologists, medical personnel and young men and women bent on full-time careers dedicated to enabling what was termed “a second chance” for those deserving.

The Seniors’ tea as we stated earlier was super. Veterans had no hesitation declaring it was one of the best they had ever attended.

Mistress of Ceremonies was Gina EE Davis, sometimes better known as “Gina Love”.

The welcome was warmly extended by Officer Damon Place after remarks by Assistant Commissioner Kenneth Cann and prayer by Chaplin Kevin Santucci.

There was entertainment by Jade Minors and Kathleen Forth.

There was an endless round of refreshments; gift certificates and personal packages for each attendee.

Photo courtesy the Dept of Communication and Information.Commissioner of Prisons Lt Col Edward Lambe addresses the crowd at the start of Corrections Week on the front steps of Hamilton City Hall as Deputy Mayor of Hamilton Donal Smith, Premier Michael Dunkley, Hamilton and Corporation of Hamilton Chaplin Kevin Santucci look on.
Photo by Nicola MuirheadCommissioner of Prisons Lt Col Edward Lambe is shown greeting guests at the Dept of Corrections first Seniors Tea at St Paul's Anglican Church Hall in Paget on Monday.
Photo by Nicola MuirheadPremier Michael Dunkley is shown greeting guests at the Dept of Corrections' first Seniors Tea at St Paul's Anglican Church Hall in Paget on Monday.
Photo by Nicola MuirheadA Corrections Officer assists a senior resident at the Dept ofrCorrections' first Seniors Tea at St Paul's Anglican Church Hall in Paget on Monday.
A batch of retired officers were singled out at Monday’s Corrections Dept Seniors’ Tea. Seated among the latter is former Officer Carlisle Crockwell, the well-known referee.