Guyana announces restrictions on the importation of vaping products, with President Mohamed Irfaan Ali saying the move is driven by growing concerns about their use among children and teenagers, including in or around schools. Ali says the government will block vape product imports, tightening existing rules around electronic cigarettes.
Outlets report the decision through Ali’s public address to the nation, describing the policy as aimed at protecting young people and limiting access to vapes in the education environment. The Guyana Chronicle adds that Finance Minister Ashni Singh is expected to play a role in implementing the change, while Bloomberg frames the announcement as a formal import ban tightening restrictions. The reporting is consistent that the government is responding to health concerns and increasing use among youth, rather than changing how vapes are marketed or regulated domestically.
