Man who chopped taxi driver on December 17 remains free

-victim being given runaround by police A taxi driver of Sophia, East Coast Demerara is demanding answers following a chopping incident that has left him temporarily without a job while the suspect is yet to be charged. 

Kumaka walkabout

Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony yesterday conducted a walkabout on the Kumaka Waterfront in Region One (Barima-Waini). A release from his ministry said that the initiative aimed to foster dialogue, address concerns, and gather feedback on health issues affecting residents. (Ministry of Health photo)

The two sides at the meeting. Aubrey Norton is second from left.
The two sides at the meeting. Aubrey Norton is second from left.

PNCR meets National Front Alliance

As part of a joint strategy heading up to the 2025 elections, representatives of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) and the National Front Alliance (NFA) met yesterday to discuss collaborative efforts ahead of the upcoming 2025 General and Regional Elections and to reaffirm the commitment to the APNU coalition, a PNCR release stated.

Gauff in superb form for latest Australian Open campaign

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Coco Gauff will begin her Australian Open campaign on a high next week, after riding a roller-coaster 2024 to claim her maiden WTA Finals title and deliver the United Cup to the Americans in pristine form.

Trump will not rule out force to take Panama Canal, Greenland

PALM BEACH, Florida, (Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump refused yesterday to rule out using military or economic action to pursue acquisition of the Panama Canal and Greenland, part of a broader expansionist agenda he has promoted since winning the Nov.

Powerful Tibet earthquake kills nearly 100, rattles Nepal

BEIJING/KATHMANDU  (Reuters) – A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet’s holiest cities today, killing at least 95 people and collapsing hundreds of houses, Chinese authorities said.