(ABC News) A condition that impacts millions of women is getting a new name. Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, a reproductive hormone imbalance, will now be known as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS for short. A global consensus calling for the name change was published Tuesday in The Lancet, based on input from…
‘Bail is not consistent’ –Minister Persaud says victims remain at risk after accused released
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud on Monday again raised concerns about the granting of bail in sexual offence and family violence matters, saying the system is sometimes inconsistent and tends to leave victims vulnerable. “What we have is that bail is not consistent sometimes, many…
Additional pumps to be deployed as flood response measures intensify – Pres Ali
President Irfaan Ali visited several flood-affected communities across Georgetown, assuring residents that the government has activated a full-scale response as heavy rainfall continues to impact low-lying areas. During visits to communities including Queenstown, Alberttown, and First Street, Alexander Village, the head of state said 217 pumps are currently operational nationwide,…
‘Citizens impatient for faster results, Gov’t accelerating response’ – Jagdeo
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Monday said the government is intensifying efforts to address long-standing community concerns, including drainage, garbage collection, street lighting, security, and housing, as hundreds of citizens turned up at a ministerial outreach seeking solutions to everyday issues affecting their lives. Speaking on the sidelines of the…
Foreign ganja worth $7.5 million seized along East Bank
Foreign cannabis, worth about $7.5 million, was seized during a Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) operation at Backstreet Grove, East Bank Demerara. Acting on intelligence received, officers intercepted a male suspect carrying a container, in which fifteen brick-like parcels of foreign cannabis, commonly known as “poppy” or “creepy,” were discovered. Denzel…
Republic Bank introduces new ‘mortgage move’ initiative
See below full release from Republic Bank: Following its massive mortgage announcement in February 2026 of 5% for loans up to 60 million in February 2026 Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited is again proud to announce the Republic Mortgage Move. This is another strategic update to its residential mortgage offerings to…
Public can access sex offenders’ registry through requests
Members of the public will be able to access information from the soon-to-be established sex offenders’ registry through a formal request system, as the government moves closer to implementing amendments to the country’s sexual offences legislation. The clarification was provided by Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya…
Slingerz step up CFU Club Shield preparations with dominant win in Linden
Guyana’s reigning Elite League champions, Slingerz Football Club, continued their preparations for the upcoming Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Club Shield tournament with a commanding 6-1 victory over a Blueberry Hill/Alleys/Valleys/Christianburg combination team on Saturday evening at the Bayroc National Stadium in Linden. Despite the emphatic scoreline, Slingerz FC Head Coach…
MVP Garnett leads Grove to MCY&S/East Bank Inter-Village football title
The inaugural edition of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport’s East Bank Inter-Village Football Tournament culminated on Saturday night at the Eccles EE Ground with Grove ending as the only undefeated village with a comfortable 3-0 win over Kuru Kururu to cart off the top prize of one million…
IPL 2026: Delhi ace chase to keep playoff hopes alive
In a topsy-turvy contest, Delhi Capitals (DC) pulled off the highest successful T20 chase by any team in Dharamsala to hand Punjab Kings (PBKS) their fourth successive loss. Most importantly, the win kept DC’s slim hopes of making the IPL playoffs alive. The pitch assisted seamers so much that no…
