His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said that law enforcement agencies in Guyana will take the necessary steps to protect citizens from all levels of threat.
In a statement today, the President said that the Government and national intelligence entities are working with international partners to address possible organised crime. He stated that threats against individuals, public and private property, and essential services will not be tolerated, adding that the Government will not allow ongoing judicial proceedings to be used as a pretext for violence.
According to the President, credible intelligence suggests links between inflammatory statements circulating on social media and planned criminal activities.
“Intelligence further indicates the possible existence of a centrally coordinated conspiracy intended to harm or intimidate individuals, destroy or damage public and private property, disrupt essential services and economic activity, and create disorder and undermine national security.”
The President added that intelligence also indicates the possible movement of senior members of the terrorist-designated criminal organisation, Tren de Aragua.
The Head of State also highlighted a deliberate attack on Guyana Power and Light’s (GPL) Good Hope substation on the East Coast of Demerara, which was carried out on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at approximately 22:45 hours.
CCTV footage captured two individuals throwing Molotov cocktails, commonly known as channa bombs, at the facility, apparently targeting an electrical transformer before fleeing. Fortunately, no damage to the facility was reported.
In his statement, the President reminded that only days earlier, two politically affiliated individuals were captured in conversation surrounding the making of channa bombs.
“Investigations are underway to establish the identities of the individuals captured on CCTV, whether the attack was planned or coordinated with other persons, the existence and purpose of the reported meeting, whether additional facilities or individuals were identified as potential targets, the involvement of any organisers, financiers, or intellectual authors. I want to make it clear that all perpetrators, including intellectual authors, will be pursued relentlessly with the fullness of the law.”
President Ali stressed that while the Government recognises and values the constitutional right of citizens to engage in lawful and peaceful protests, those rights do not extend to violence, intimidation, destruction of property, or criminal incitement. He noted that law enforcement is particularly concerned about attempts to encourage the burning of tires, the obstruction of public roadways, inciting violence through social media, and threatening public officials, private citizens, or their families.
He warned that all persons implicated, including those who plan, direct, finance, incite, assist, or execute criminal acts, will be held accountable under the law. Where the necessary legal elements are established, offences may attract charges including conspiracy, aiding and abetting, attempted offences, and terrorism-related offences under Section 309A of the Criminal Law Offences Act, Chapter 801.
Expressing strong confidence in the country’s national security architecture and its men and women in uniform, the President called on all Guyanese to cooperate with law enforcement, reject calls for violence, and remain peaceful and vigilant.
“Let us together continue the great, extraordinary, and hard work of keeping our country safe and beautiful.”
