Guyana VP Jagdeo summons officials to enforce procurement accountability

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo convened a high-level meeting with ministers, permanent secretaries, and accounting officers to demand stricter adherence to procurement rules, warning of consequences for breaches. This signals an internal governance crackdown amid ongoing scrutiny of public resource management in Guyana. The move may be aimed at preempting corruption allegations and reinforcing executive control ahead of potential political challenges.