Guyana’s President David Granger has pardoned five women who have completed part of their prison sentence for non-violent offenses.
The Ministry of Public Security says the prisoners have each served a portion of their respective sentences for offences ranging from larceny, fraud and giving false oath.
The pardons take effect on Christmas day.
Since taking office in 2015, the President has been offering pardons to non-violent women and youths who find themselves behind bars.
