"Despite our hardships we managed to do very well in school, and our mother was a determined woman."
Ginette Gamatis is a Seychellois teacher and politician. From 1983 to its dissolution in 1993, she was a member of the People's Assembly of Seychelles. From 1993 to 2011, she was member of the National Assembly of Seychelles as a representative of Port Glaud. She is a member of the Seychelles People's Progressive Front, and former member of Seychelles People's United Party.
"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."
"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."