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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, who is the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), on Thursday said no government minister is on a list to be sanctioned.

Jagdeo was responding to at least one Facebook post which insinuated that ministers from the governing PPP would be sanctioned by the United States of America.

“It’s a lie. No PPP minister is on any sanction list or to be sanctioned,” Jagdeo said during a party press conference on Thursday.

However, Jagdeo zeroed in on the sanctions handed down by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) last year.

On 11 June 2024, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury announced the imposition of sanctions against the Mohamed family—specifically targeting Nazar Mohamed, his son Azruddin Mohamed, and their businesses: Mohamed’s Enterprise, Hadi’s World, and Team Mohamed’s Racing. These sanctions were related to alleged gold smuggling and corruption.

As a result of the OFAC sanctions, the Mohameds’ business licences were revoked, and their bank accounts were closed. Mae Thomas, the former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, who was also sanctioned, and her family members had their accounts closed, too.

Mr. Mohamed, Jagdeo said, has been claiming that the sanctions aren’t serious. However, Jagdeo contended that there are many ramifications.

In addition to what happened with the Mohameds and their businesses already, four local banks- Demerara Bank, GBTI, Citizens Bank, and the New Building Society- closed accounts belonging to candidates of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party. WIN is led by Azruddin.

This year, Senior Superintendent Himnauth Sawh and three other Guyanese also faced OFAC sanctions. The others are: Paul Daby Jr., son of the late Paul Daby Snr., who died in Colombia in 2021; Mark Cromwell, also known as ‘Demon’ and ‘Diamond,’ a name long linked to criminal elements in Guyana; and Randolph Duncan, for whom little public information is available.

Jagdeo affirmed that PPP Ministers are not being sanctioned but opined that such assertions may be mischievous.

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James Bond, once a chief campaign strategist for the PNC-led APNU coalition, has now unequivocally declared that the party has lost the youth vote and critically, Region Four itself.

In a wide-ranging Facebook live on Thursday morning, Bond laid bare the APNU’s disarray and forecasted a dire electoral outlook.

“The youth are 100% behind the PPP,” Bond said. “Region Four? That’s gone red.”

Bond, who once spearheaded APNU’s campaigns in Georgetown and the East Bank, is now a central figure on the campaign trail with the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C). Over recent weeks, he has been spotted actively engaging with residents across East Coast Demerara, Georgetown and the East Bank.

Bond assured that his comments were far from vague speculation. He revealed that he and his team had conducted voter research and disaggregation exercises dating back to January 2025.

“I’ve known since January… I had done the research,” he said. “APNU is too splintered. The horse has already bolted.”

In his assessment, the APNU is in freefall. Bond estimates that APNU will struggle to get more than 80,000 votes in Region Four — home to the country’s capital and largest voting population. This is a staggering collapse from previous elections where the party pulled well over 100,000 votes in the region.

He blames this plunge on internal divisions and strategic missteps, including zero community engagement in East Indian-majority areas, fragmentation of its core support base, with splinter groups like the Amanza Walton led Forward Guyana Movement, Simona Brommes led Assembly for Liberty and Justice and AFC returning to elections on its own.

“The APNU vote in Region Four is split into four and five different parts,” Bond argued. “They have not worked hard enough. They haven’t even shown up.”

Bond in turn suggested that the governing party is dominating the grassroots ground game.

“That is why [the PPP] kept meetings in every single community,” he said. “The others gave up. Zero meetings. You can’t win that way.”

He went further, outlining specific communities where he claims the PPP has made decisive inroads: Melanie, Four Miles, Haslington, Great Diamond, and even traditional opposition enclaves like Grove and South Georgetown. He disclosed that ongoing walkabouts are planned in Nabacalis and Beterverwagting, and described a growing tide of support that is “undeniable.”

“What’s happening in Region Four is stunning,” he said. “It’s PPP red—and it’s not just about race anymore. Young people are making a values-based decision.”

Bond took aim at commentators and opposition figures clinging to the belief that APNU still holds a chance in Region Four, calling such claims baseless.

“There’s no path for APNU in Region Four,” he declared. “If they get 70,000 votes, they’ve done well.”

“They’ve lost the young people. They’ve lost the region. This is not gaff,” Bond added.

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With recent promotions announced by President Dr. Irfaan Ali, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has made it clear that all eligible Police officers will be duly promoted.

About 2,800 Officers are being promoted. The elevation will span across several ranks, including promotions from Constable to Lance Corporal, Lance Corporal to Corporal, Corporal to Sergeant, and Sergeant to Inspector.

Jagdeo said about 2,000 of those Officers have been notified of their promotions already. Others will be notified soon.

Over 2,000 Police ranks promoted by President Ali 

The Vice President said some Police ranks have engaged the government with concerns that they may be overlooked or bypassed for promotions. However, he vowed that all eligible individuals would get the promotions.

“… everyone who is eligible will receive the promotions,” Jagdeo affirmed at his Thursday press conference.

And for those Officers who feel aggrieved or bypassed, Jagdeo said there will be a review process. Once that process finds that any Officer qualifies for a promotion, he said that individual will be promoted.

President Ali announced the Police promotions last week. Beyond sweeping promotions for the ranks, he also announced that his government will go further, promising to restore pride, dignity, and the right resources to the Guyana Police Force, saying officers will no longer have to “beg for water.”

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A stoppage-time goal from Germaine Garrette sealed a 2-1 victory for Guyana over Cuba in their final scheduled group fixture at the CONCACAF Boys’ U-15 Championship.

The win, which came after an opening goal from Mark Glasgow, capped off a resilient performance from the young Guyanese side in Aruba.

Guyana took the lead in the 22nd minute when Glasgow found the back of the net. Garrette emerged as the hero in the second minute of first-half stoppage time to give Guyana a lead they would not relinquish.

This win marks Guyana’s second consecutive victory in the tournament.

The team showed remarkable spirit to rebound after a difficult start, which saw them suffer a 5-0 defeat to group winners Puerto Rico in their opening match.

On Wednesday, they bounced back with a convincing 3-1 win over the Cayman Islands before securing this final victory against Cuba.

While the two consecutive wins showed the team’s fighting spirit, it was not enough to secure the top spot in the group.

As the four group winners from League B will advance to the semifinals, Guyana will now prepare for one final placement match to determine their overall standing in the competition.

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See below the full release from the Guyana Elections Commission: 

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) calls on the general public to be vigilant against the proliferation of fake news and misinformation surrounding the upcoming General and Regional Elections scheduled for September 1, 2025.  

As GECOM diligently implements its work plan for the conduct of these crucial elections, a concerning trend of false narratives has emerged across traditional and social media platforms, threatening to undermine public trust and the integrity of the electoral process. 

GECOM emphasizes the critical importance of the general public being fully informed about the harmful nature of fake news. Such disinformation campaigns can sow confusion, erode confidence in democratic institutions, and potentially deter voter participation. 

The Commission urges all stakeholders, including voters, political parties, civil society organizations, and media outlets to recognize GECOM as the sole credible source of authentic information regarding the electoral process. 

To combat the spread of misinformation, GECOM will continue to proactively disseminate accurate and timely information through its official channels. These include the GECOM website, www.gecom.org.gy, official press releases, and verified social media accounts. Accordingly, the public is strongly advised to cross-reference any election-related information with GECOM’s official statements before sharing it. GECOM is committed to ensuring a free, fair, and transparent electoral process.  

The Commission appeals to all Guyanese citizens to exercise critical thinking and verify information from reliable sources. By working together, we can safeguard the integrity of our democratic process and ensure that the September 1, 2025, General and Regional Elections reflect the true will of the Guyanese people.  

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