Melissa Atwell
Melissa Atwell, known as 'Melly Mel' on social media, is a vocal critic of corruption in both public and commercial sectors in Guyana. She gained attention for her heated exchanges with prominent political figures, resulting in libel suits against her, including one from the Attorney General of Guyana. Recently, Atwell was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and transferred to a correctional facility in Louisiana, raising concerns from the Guyana Human Rights Association regarding the treatment of legal immigrants of color under U.S. policies. Her detention has sparked criticism from opposition parties in Guyana, highlighting the political ramifications of her activism.
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Recent news mentions
Melissa Atwell, better known as 'Melly Mel', is being sued for defamation by Bibi Shariman Neshaw Ali.
President’s mother sues `Melly Mel’, Meta for defamation
Guyana· 2025-12-18
Melissa 'Melly Mel' Atwell has been accused by Anil Nandlall of making false and defamatory claims against him.
Nandlall defends filing libel suit against ‘Melly Mel’Guyana· 2025-10-19
Melissa Atwell has been ordered to pay $38.1 million for defaming Dr. Balwant Singh Hospital and Dr. Madhu Singh through social media posts.
Atwell ordered to pay $38.1m to Balwant Singh Hospital, Dr Madhu Singh in defamation caseGuyana· 2025-09-11
There was the Melissa Atwell (Melly Mel) development in Louisiana by way of Brooklyn.
Speaking from both sides of the mouthGuyana· 2025-03-22
Melissa Atwell, more famous as Melly Mel, is a social media presence that generates a lot of excitement in the opposition ranks.
Melly Mel’s protest numbers pose a dilemma for the oppositionGuyana· 2025-03-20
Melissa 'Melly Mel' Atwell is one of the recent victims of the regime's abuse of power.
The threat to freedom of speech reflects deepening authoritarianismGuyana· 2025-03-17
Melissa Atwell is a prolific critic of corruption in public and commercial life particularly by prominent political figures.
Atwell arrest adds to catalogue of unsavory consequences of Trump’s policies - GHRAGuyana· 2025-03-16
