Guyana’s Home Affairs Minister, Oneidge Walrond, announced on Wednesday that the government will act on the United States’ 12 recommendations to bolster its fight against Trafficking in Persons (TIP). This commitment comes as Guyana retains its Tier 1 ranking in the US State Department’s 2025 TIP Report, marking the ninth consecutive year of recognition for its sustained efforts in combating human trafficking. Minister Walrond emphasized the government’s resolve to address the recommendations with urgency, implementing advanced policies, rigorous monitoring, and strengthened partnerships to dismantle trafficking networks and protect victims. The recommendations include increasing prosecutions and convictions, particularly in cases involving child victims, eliminating worker recruitment fees, expanding labor inspections in high-risk sectors like mining and logging, and ensuring adequate penalties for traffickers and complicit officials. Walrond highlighted Guyana’s comprehensive approach, which involves safeguarding vulnerable populations, enhancing training and awareness, intensifying anti-trafficking operations, and providing robust support to victims through the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security. The report also noted significant progress in Guyana’s anti-trafficking framework, including higher prosecution rates, successful convictions, and improved international collaboration. The government urged the public to report suspicious activities via the Counter-Trafficking in Persons 24/7 Hotline.
Guyana will implement US State Department’s anti-Trafficking In Persons recommendations- Walrond
