domestic violence Archives

July 20, 2025

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Jenel Pollidore, a 26-year-old teacher from Lower Kara Kara, Linden, who had recently separated from the father of her children due to years of physical abuse, was fatally shot on Saturday night—allegedly by the same man—at the R&R Hotel in Central Amelia’s Ward. The suspect, identified as 21-year-old Shaka Vaughn Phillips of Amelia’s Ward, is […]

July 17, 2025

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The government will roll out a digital ‘panic button’ system to help domestic violence victims quickly alert security agencies and receive emergency assistance. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced the initiative during a People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) manifesto consultation at the Ramada Hotel on Wednesday, describing it as part of a broader strategy to strengthen […]

June 13, 2025

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A public social media post detailing years of alleged domestic abuse has led to swift action by both the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security and the Guyana Police Force. The post, shared by Joanna Ramoutar, describes six years of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse allegedly at the hands of Karran Sukhan. Following the […]

Tag: domestic violence

Murdered teacher endured years of domestic violence

Digital ‘panic button’ system to help fight domestic violence

Joanna Ramoutar gets legal and psychosocial support

Brackish-water shrimp farming introduced in Region Two to support farmers’ incomes

CARPHA brings together regional experts to tackle health challenges

ICJ to begin oral hearings in Guyana-Venezuela border case on May 4

Brackish-water shrimp farming introduced in Region Two to support farmers’ incomes

CARPHA brings together regional experts to tackle health challenges

ICJ to begin oral hearings in Guyana-Venezuela border case on May 4