More signs of improvement seen in chopped NWD girl

The 16-year-old North West District girl, who was badly chopped by her lover at Big Creek Backdam, is said to be steadily improving at the Georgetown Public Hospital’s High Dependency Unit (HDU), where she remains a patient.

A source, who is close to the teenager, told Stabroek News that she is still unable to speak and is receiving speech therapy.

“She is not speaking due to the severe head injuries but is improving as she has become aware of her surroundings and is