FIVE overjoyed Region Two residents gave birth to healthy bundles of joy at the Suddie Public Hospital on New Year’s Day.

Julia George of Manawarin, a village located approximately 60 miles from Charity, gave birth to the first baby, a girl, at 03:08hrs.

George said she was very excited to welcome her first child for the new year. She said that she does not have a name; however, she is looking forward to spending time with her newborn. The 16-year-old added that the experience was worth it.

Shonna Beaton of Danielstown gave birth a boy via C-Section at 09:30hrs.

Amanda Smith of Adventure gave birth to the third baby at 10:34hrs. She said she was very happy to have delivered a New Year’s Day baby. She added that she and her husband are very excited to have their healthy baby girl.

Mother of three, Veronica Jones of Karawab delivered a baby boy at 16:03hrs, while mother of four Ronella Duke of Walton Hall delivered the hospital’s fifth baby via C-Section at 17:33hrs.

Dr. Christopher Beharry oversaw the deliveries, bringing joy to all the mothers. The mothers extended gratitude to him and the team for the safe deliveries.