6 Christmas babies born in Region 6 as new life ushers in holiday joy

Christmas Day 2025 brought double joy to families across Region Six, as six babies were born on December 25 at the New Amsterdam Hospital and the Number 75 Village Regional Hospital, turning the holiday into an unforgettable milestone for six mothers and their families.
Of the six births recorded, two occurred at the New Amsterdam Hospital, while four were delivered at the Number 75 Village Hospital, according to information gathered during interviews with the mothers and medical officials.
Health officials also confirmed that five babies were born on Christmas Day at the New Amsterdam Hospital in 2024, while 12 Christmas Day births were recorded there in 2023, showing steady seasonal activity at the region’s main maternity facility.
At the New Amsterdam Hospital was Roxane Wills, 28, of Crabwood Creek, who gave birth to a baby girl at 12:07h, making her one of the first Christmas babies for the day. The child is her second.
Wills explained that although she was overdue, she was grateful that both she and her baby were safe after undergoing a Caesarean section.
“I feel tremendous joy because everything went well,” she said, explaining that her pregnancy had been smooth but required medical intervention after she went beyond her due date. She noted that while she previously delivered her first child at the New Amsterdam Hospital more than a decade ago, she found the newer facilities more advanced and organised.

Also delivering at the New Amsterdam Hospital was Samantha Rajaram, 33, of Glasgow Housing Scheme, who welcomed her fourth child at 13:00h on Christmas Day. Rajaram said she had been expecting to give birth around December 22, but labour did not begin until days later.
Though the pregnancy came with challenges and eventually required a Caesarean section, she said she was happy to welcome a Christmas baby. “I’m excited. She just came a little later than expected,” she said, noting that despite the difficulties, she was thankful for the care she received.
At the Number 75 Village Regional Hospital, four mothers delivered babies on Christmas Day, keeping doctors and nurses busy throughout the holiday.
Amanda Albert, 32, of Nurney Village, Corentyne, delivered a baby boy at 11:28h, her sixth child. Though she did not expect to give birth on Christmas Day, Albert said she was grateful for a safe delivery.

“It was painful, but I thank God that I and my baby came out safe,” she said, explaining that she had been given several possible delivery dates before Christmas. Having previously delivered at different facilities, she described her experience at Number 75 as satisfactory and credited the staff for their care.
Felicia Narine, 19, of Corriverton, delivered her first child at 15:54h. She said her pregnancy had been mostly uneventful, and although she did not expect a Christmas birth, she was happy once her baby arrived.
“It feels good that the baby finally arrived,” Narine said, adding that the nurses and doctors treated her well throughout the process.

Another Christmas arrival was Kenesha Hally, 28, of Manchester Village, Corentyne, who delivered her first child at 18:36h. Hally, a Police Corporal attached to the court department, said she did not anticipate giving birth on Christmas Day but described the experience as both shocking and exciting.
She explained that although the pregnancy had uncomfortable moments, she felt confident delivering at the facility after attending earlier medical visits there. “It’s a very nice experience, even though I didn’t expect it to happen on Christmas Day,” she shared.
Later that night, Sarah Manroop, 18, of Bath Settlement, delivered her second child at 21:50h, after experiencing contractions at home earlier in the evening. She said she had suspected her baby might arrive on Christmas since her due date was December 24.
Manroop explained that she had been attending high-risk clinic appointments and was advised to deliver at the Number 75 Hospital rather than closer facilities.
“I am happy it’s a Christmas baby; it feels like a gift,” she said.
Medical Superintendent of the Number 75 Village Regional Hospital, Dr Devendra Radhay, praised the dedication of staff who worked throughout the holiday to ensure safe deliveries.

“Christmas Day is usually quiet, but our team is always on hand to make sure mothers receive the best possible care,” Dr Radhay said.
He noted that the hospital recorded four deliveries on Christmas Day: two normal vaginal births and two Caesarean sections.
He commended nurses, doctors and support staff for sacrificing time with their own families to care for patients, describing their work as an expression of commitment, compassion and professionalism.
Across Region Six, the arrival of six Christmas babies added warmth and meaning to the holiday season, turning December 25 into a day of celebration not only for families but also for healthcare workers who helped welcome new life.
With smiling mothers, relieved relatives and healthy newborns, Christmas 2025 will long be remembered by these families as a day when joy arrived in its smallest and most precious form.