Latest update October 9th, 2026 6:21 PM
Why the Silence on “Guyanese Critic” and the Missing Millions?
Dear Editor,
As a citizen and activist who believes in fairness and accountability, I am deeply disturbed by the recent revelations in the Auditor General’s 2024 Report on the Public Accounts of Guyana. The report clearly shows that the Government is still to recover $121.7 million from Tepui Group Inc., a company owned by social media commentator Mikhail Rodrigues, widely known as “Guyanese Critic.”
According to the report, Tepui received $160.894 million in advance for the $870.5 million Belle Vue Pump Station Project, a contract that was later rescinded. Yet, as of September 2025, the company has only repaid $8.11 million, or just 6.25% of the amount advanced.
This is not only alarming; it’s heartbreaking. Every cent of that money belongs to the people of Guyana, hardworking men and women who struggle daily to provide for their families, pay their taxes, and hope for a government that treats everyone equally under the law.
But what we are seeing here raises serious questions:
Why hasn’t the PPP Government taken strong and decisive action to recover the rest of the taxpayers’ money?
Why do some contractors face immediate penalties and public condemnation, while others, like Guyanese Critic, seem to be spared?
What makes him so different from other contractors who have failed to deliver?
It gives the painful impression that political connections and loyalty to the ruling party now determine who faces consequences and who gets a free pass. If that is the case, it is a dangerous sign for our democracy.
The government often preaches about “One Guyana”, but true unity and justice cannot exist where there is double standard and silence when those close to power are involved. Accountability should not depend on who you know or how loudly you praise the government online.
The people of this country deserve transparency and fairness. When over a hundred million dollars of taxpayers’ money remains unrecovered, and the government looks the other way, it betrays the very principles of good governance and equality they claim to uphold.
The question must therefore be asked: Why the silence?
Why is there no urgency when the name involved is “Guyanese Critic”?
And most importantly, when will the people of Guyana get back what rightfully belongs to them?
Until those questions are answered, the government’s words about accountability and unity will continue to ring hollow.
Sincerely,
Lorenzo Joseph
United Workers Party (UWP) Activist
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