Heavy rainfall over the past two days has placed drainage systems across Guyana under pressure, prompting a national flood response effort. But despite these efforts, some areas, especially in the capital, experienced flooding. 

President Irfaan Ali last evening visited some of these areas to get a first-hand assessment of the situation.

"The lack of maintenance from the city, of course, is a major challenge for us. When you look at the alleyways in Queenstown and many of the other

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, on Tuesday (May 12, 2026), met with a group of former A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Members of Parliament and current Regional Councillors at their request.

Those attending the meeting included former Members of Parliament Rickly Ramsaroop, Shurwayne Holder and Dinesh Jaiprashad, along with current Regional Councillors Ravoldo Birbal, Sheik Yaseen, Prince Holder and Gangadai Lloyd.

During the meeting, the group exp

The Ministry of Health has begun digitalising patient records at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) as part of efforts to modernise Guyana’s public healthcare system.

Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony said the initiative, which was first tested at the Festival City Polyclinic, is now being expanded to the country’s main public hospital.

On the ‘Starting Point’ Podcast on Sunday, he explained that implementing the system at GPHC is more com

A generic version of Ozempic, the increasingly popular diabetes medication now widely used for weight loss, could soon become available in Guyana. And as interest in the medication grows, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony urges caution, sharing important health guidance on the proper use of Ozempic and warning against misuse.

Ozempic, which contains the active ingredient semaglutide, is a medication primarily used to treat adults with type 2 diabetes who

Monday's public day saw senior members of the government engaging more than 1,000 persons. Citizens continued to engage senior members of the government late into the afternoon, seeking solutions to various concerns. 

NCN News was told that the event attracted persons from near and far, including regions 1, 7, 8, and 10. 

Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond explained that some matters were addressed immediately, while others were documented for follow-up action.

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At Monday's public day event at the Arthur Chung Conference Center, housing was high on the agenda for many citizens.

This was disclosed by the Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. He said the government is working to address the backlog of applications. 

Dr. Jagdeo says the government is working to clear the backlog of applications for house by the end of next year. He acknowledged that housing continues to be a priority for citizens. 

"Anyone who applied, they would get their