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)

Dr Ashni Singh
Dr Ashni Singh

Over 90,000 cash grant cheques distributed – Singh

Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh yesterday told the Department of Public Information (DPI) that over 90,000 of the $100,000 cash grant cheques have been distributed and 302,000 have been printed.

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.