Pres Ali Announces Restrictions on Vape Imports Amid Public Health Concerns

Guyana to Block Vape Product Imports Amid Youth Health Concerns

Guyana will ban imports of vaping products, tightening restrictions on electronic cigarettes as concern rises about their growing use and health risks, President Irfaan Ali said Saturday.

Govt. moves to restrict vape imports

…cites danger to children …Pres. Ali says only health authorities will be able to approve exceptions for medicinal, other legitimate uses (Kaieteur News) – President Irfaan Ali on Saturday night announced plans to restrict the importation of all types of vaping products into Guyana, citing growing concerns over their widespread and unregulated use, particularly among children […]

Govt moves to restrict importation of vapes, vaping products – Pres Ali

President Dr Irfaan Ali on Saturday evening announced a decision by the Government to restrict the importation of vapes and vaping products for recreational use into Guyana. This move comes on the heels of growing concerns over the uptake in vaping, especially among young people, and the health risks attached to this practice. In fact, […]

Guyana bans recreational vaping products

Last Updated on Saturday, 17 October 2026, 21:20 by Written By Denis Chabrol Amid growing international and local concerns about the impact of vaping on respiratory and mental health, President Irfaan Ali on Saturday said government would soon restrict the importation of all kinds of vapes exceot those approved by the relevant authorities. “This measure […]

Pres Ali announces restrictions on vape imports amid public health concerns

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Saturday announced restrictions on the importation of vaping products into Guyana, citing growing concerns over their use

‘We have to protect our children, our schools, our society’ — President Ali announces restrictions on vape imports

PRESIDENT Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Saturday evening announced that the Government will restrict the importation of all vapes and vaping products into Guyana, citing growing concerns over their use among children and teenagers, particularly within schools. In a live address to the nation, the President disclosed that Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh will soon […]