Disturbing the peace

Melissa Atwell is a human rights activist who resides in the United States. In 2019 Atwell was charged with defamation and libel against the Balwant Singh Hospital. She had used her Facebook page to share negative reviews about the hospital. These allegations came from patients and staff of the hospital. The hospital claimed that the allegations were untrue and caused the hospital financial harm. They sued her for ten million dollars. However, the controversy involving Balwant Singh Hospital did not deter Atwell from continuing to use her social media platforms to expose corruption, injustice, and inequality.  The shocking revelations often include allegations about government officials or those who are affiliated with them. We have seen revelations about bribery, drug trafficking, money laundering, cronyism, and nepotism. Corruption involving the Guyana Police Force has also been highlighted. Issues such as the molestation and rape of children and the abuse of women have all been highlighted on Atwell’s page.