Mike Persaud
Mike Persaud is a concerned citizen and commentator who recently criticized the Guyana Revenue Authority's treatment of large oil companies, specifically Exxon, in relation to tax obligations. In a letter to the editor, he questioned the fairness of the tax system and accused the government of allowing significant tax evasion by these corporations, urging for greater accountability and transparency.
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Mike Persaud signed the letter to the editor regarding ExxonMobil's commitment to Guyana's STEM education.
ExxonMobil’s US$100M commitment to Guyana’s STEM education constitutes less than 1% of year 2024 taxes under a more equitable arrangement
Guyana· 2026-02-27
Mike Persaud is the author of the letter expressing concerns about the elite's support for the Cuban government.
Castroism has failed - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2026-02-19
Mike Persaud is one of the authors discussing Guyana's oil revenue issues.
How can Guyana receive a fair share of revenue from its oil?Guyana· 2026-02-17
Mike Persaud expresses his opinion on the US Extradition Request and its implications for Guyana.
WIN has the potential to end racialized politicsGuyana· 2026-01-25
Mike Persaud is one of the contributors to the article.
The monitoring of oil tanker traffic from GuyanaGuyana· 2026-01-12
Mike Persaud is the author of the letter addressing the editor.
Thank you to the UK and EU envoysGuyana· 2026-01-11
The letter is signed by Mike Persaud.
AG Nandlall should apologise for that ‘fugitive’ remarkGuyana· 2025-12-08
Mike Persaud is mentioned as a signatory of the letter concerning the oil revenue shortfall.
BoG figures point to US$152m shortfall in oil proceeds to GuyanaGuyana· 2025-11-23
Mike Persaud is writing a commentary regarding the defense treaty with the US.
Negotiate a defence treaty with the USGuyana· 2025-10-21
Mike Persaud is one of the signatories on behalf of the Oil & Gas Governance Network Guyana.
Notwithstanding Routledge’s discrepancies, we have compelling evidence that Exxon’s company profits were occurring well before 2023Guyana· 2025-10-19
Mike Persaud is the author of the letter discussing the political implications of the extradition case.
Perverse politics and the abdication of Guyana’s rule of lawGuyana· 2025-10-13
Mike Persaud expresses concerns about the election and the need for dignity and self-respect for the Guyanese people.
This elections should also be about winning back our dignity and self-respectGuyana· 2025-08-21
Mike Persaud signed the letter on behalf of www.oggn.org.
The pattern of Exxon’s inflated expenditures should trigger immediate investigation by the next governmentGuyana· 2025-08-19Mike Persaud is listed as one of the signatories of the letter addressing the oil contract.
The next Parliament must replace this lopsided oil contractGuyana· 2025-08-13Mike Persaud expresses his views on the oil situation in Guyana and criticizes the leadership.
Better that the oil remain under the seabedGuyana· 2025-07-31
Mike Persaud signed the letter to the editor regarding Guyana's natural resources.
Guyana’s wealth includes the value of its natural resourcesGuyana· 2025-07-27
Mike Persaud is one of the individuals who signed the letter to the editor regarding the financial practices of ExxonMobil Guyana.
Oil companies using profits from Guyana operations to finance `investments’Guyana· 2025-07-20
Mike Persaud is one of the individuals who signed the letter about the Lopsided Contract Indicator.
Lopsided PSA should be on the next parliament’s agenda for correctionGuyana· 2025-07-19Mike Persaud signed the letter to the editor expressing concerns about the government's control over oil depletion rates.
The present government chose not to exercise any control over the oil depletion rateGuyana· 2025-07-17
Mike Persaud is the author of the letter to the editor.
Can Azruddin Mohamed upset the race apple cart?Guyana· 2025-07-14
Mike Persaud is a signatory of the letter to the editor.
World Bank data continues to display Guyana’s poverty rate as 48% which contradicts other assessments that it has halved in three yearsGuyana· 2025-07-14Mike Persaud is the author of the letter addressing Dr. Narayan's claims.
Dr. Narayan’s letter nothing but PRGuyana· 2025-07-01
Mike Persaud has raised a sustainable economic question regarding oil taxes in Guyana.
Here is why Guyana deserves its oil taxesGuyana· 2025-06-22
Mike Persaud is the author of the letter addressing tax issues related to oil companies.
Oil companies pay no taxesGuyana· 2025-06-21Mike Persaud expresses concerns about the lopsided contract and urges for renegotiation.
Is this nation stuck with this lop-sided contract for life?Guyana· 2025-06-16
Mike Persaud is one of the signatories of the letter on the claims about poverty in Guyana.
Tara Singh’s claim on the halving of poverty in Guyana is not supported by the economic data available to the publicGuyana· 2025-06-10
Mike Persaud is listed among the individuals mentioned in the article.
PSC should hand over the $30 million to the parents of the dead school children without any further delayGuyana· 2025-05-28
Mike Persaud is the author of the letter to the editor expressing his views on the situation.
What was there to spin?Guyana· 2025-05-05
Mike Persaud should be applauded for suggesting that Guyana should have formal US oversight to protect its fragile democracy.
Guyana’s options for border and democratic securityGuyana· 2025-04-28
Mike Persaud argues for a constitutional arrangement between Guyana and the United States.
Guyana needs a “constitutional arrangement” with the USGuyana· 2025-04-21
