{"podcast":{"title":"Guyana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"guyana-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7855471","podcast_index_feed_id":7855471,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/guyana-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/cover/7a91dc87-d86a-4192-a817-c083b85071bc.png","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1548,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story. Guyana News Today delivers fast, focused updates on the stories shaping one of South America’s fastest-growing nations—covering Georgetown, government, energy, business, infrastructure, and more. Stay informed with quick, reliable daily briefings designed for listeners on the go. From breaking headlines to the developments that matter most, this is your daily snapshot of Guyana. Produced by AI as part of The Daily News Now network. Advertise with us: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T20:20:13.642093+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/guyana-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7855471"},"episode":{"title":"PSC Unites Government and Industry to Crack Down on Illicit Trade | Guyana News","slug":"psc-unites-government-and-industry-to-crack-down-on-illicit-trade-guyana-news","published_at":"2026-07-18T10:07:56+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/guyana-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7855471/psc-unites-government-and-industry-to-crack-down-on-illicit-trade-guyana-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/guyana-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7855471","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/ad2a1637a9e94c34","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/2e86ecda-16e6-49d9-a4e9-7dd82993ce90.mp3","summary":"The Private Sector Commission in Guyana is going all-in to crack down on illegal trade, uniting government agencies and major businesses like Demerara Tobacco and Banks DIH in a high-stakes push to protect legitimate companies, consumers, and the economy. At a pivotal meeting, industry leaders shared alarming data—up to 80% of premium products are smuggled, with tobacco alone costing businesses a quarter of their market share. Armed with new gear like tactical vests and flashlights, enforcement officers are now better equipped to spot fakes and stay safe. Launched last year, the Illicit Trade Desk is driving tougher penalties and cross-agency teamwork, with plans to form a dedicated task force to turn the tide on illegal commerce. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ad2a1637a9e94c34","meta_description":"The Private Sector Commission in Guyana is going all-in to crack down on illegal trade, uniting government agencies and major businesses like Demerara Tob…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":100,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/guyana-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7855471/episodes/psc-unites-government-and-industry-to-crack-down-on-illicit-trade-guyana-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/guyana-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7855471/psc-unites-government-and-industry-to-crack-down-on-illicit-trade-guyana-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}