{"id":19967,"date":"2024-05-29T16:01:22","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T16:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=19967"},"modified":"2024-05-29T16:01:24","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T16:01:24","slug":"reflecting-on-the-mahdia-dorm-fire-one-year-later","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/reflecting-on-the-mahdia-dorm-fire-one-year-later\/","title":{"rendered":"Reflecting on the Mahdia Dorm Fire: One Year Later"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By Josiah Williams<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exactly one year has passed since the tragic Mahdia Dorm fire claimed the lives of 20 children, leaving others injured and traumatized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steve Jerome, father of Adonijah Jerome, the youngest victim, expressed the profound impact of losing his son and the bond formed with the other victims’ families. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Romario Joseph, father of Nicholeen Robinson, shared the pain of losing his daughter, who was among his first batch of students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mahdia Fire Service received praise for their response, although they were deemed ill-prepared for a fire of such magnitude. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sub-Officer Ryan Scott reflected on the lingering questions and guilt they carry but found comfort in counseling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deputy Regional Executive Officer Shaun Britton highlighted Mahdia’s resilience, with different coping mechanisms emerging among its residents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lesa Lee, NCN’s Radio Announcer, shared her experience of providing support to the community while grappling with her own emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Dr. Irfaan Ali established a Commission of Inquiry, which uncovered neglect and made recommendations for future safety measures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The site of the tragedy stands as a memorial, with parents and villagers opting against rebuilding the dormitory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the anniversary, we remember the lives lost: Adonijah Jerome, Andrea Roberts, Delecia Edwards, and others, tragically taken in a fire maliciously set by a 15-year-old girl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Mahdia continues to heal, the memories of those lost remain etched in the hearts of their loved ones and the nation as a whole.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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