Berbice woman stabbed by reputed husband during argument

A 35-year-old housewife of Letter Kenny Village, Corentyne is said to be in serious but stable condition after she was stabbed multiple times about her body by her reputed husband on Wednesday.
Rajwattie Punie, called “Shakira”, was stabbed to her abdomen, hands, and feet.
According to information received, the couple had an argument in the lower flat of their two-storey house.
Soon after the argument apparently ended, the couple’s 13-year-old son ventured downstairs, where he saw his mother with blood on her clothes and his father holding a knife in his hand.
The suspect then walked out of the yard with the knife and escaped. The victim was taken to the Port Mourant Public Hospital by relatives where she was examined by a doctor on duty who transferred her to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital, where she was admitted.
Police said checks were made for the suspect, but he was not found.
As Guyana joins the rest of the world in observing the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls in November, it was pointed out that 17 women were killed by their partners for the year thus far, leaving at least 43 children motherless.
This was revealed by Human Services and Social Security Minister, Dr Vindhya Persaud, who launched a campaign aimed at bringing definitive actions to eliminate domestic violence in Guyana.
She noted that while the lives of women were at constant risk, some women were still afraid to come forward and say they were victims. In this light the campaign aimed at reducing violence against women – #enoughwiththeviolence – was launched. “Our stance together will create an umbrella of protection for legions of women,” the Minister stated.
In addition, Minister Persaud launched the annual 16 Days Of Activism campaign in Guyana. In her message, she pointed out that there should be no more violence against women in the dark.
Focus is being placed on eliminating domestic violence through a one-billion-Guyana-dollar donation from the European Union/United Nations Spotlight investment in strategic and catalytic programmes, given to address the root causes of violence against women and to develop strong safety nets to support women in violent circumstances over a three-year period.