PERHAPS we may never know his secret to longevity, but one thing is for sure, Luke Prince is 101 years old and giving up is not an option for him.
Prince turned 101 on May 20, and a special celebration was held for him at his home among close family members and his neighbours.
He is a resident of Farm, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara and these days, he is taking life one day at a time, quoting scriptures from the Bible and singing hymns. A Seventh-day Adventist, Prince is religious and would still read the Bible.
Prince is an easy-going gentleman who doesn’t joke about his meals of soups, boiled and fried ground provisions, fresh fruits and vegetables.
He is the father of one, a daughter, who resides in the city but lives with his niece, whom he fostered since she was 12 years old.
In his younger days, Prince was a cash crop farmer who lived a life of simplicity and hard work.
Today, his memory isn’t as sharp as it used to be, but he would remember certain things and recite stories about his life.
Prince used to live in Mortice Village but relocated to several other places on the East Coast Demerara corridor before settling in Farm Village following the 1964 disturbance.
The Centenarian walks with a walker and does most things for himself, such as eating, reading and his personal hygiene.
A typical day for Prince would start after a bath. He would have his breakfast, then read the Bible and sing hymns.
Sometimes he socialises with his family members, and other days, he stays in his bedroom.
Prince prefers fresh cow’s milk and fresh-caught fish and isn’t a fan of preserved and processed foods.
