TEAM Leader of the Executive Management Committee of Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL), Kesh Nandlall, has filed a $20 million lawsuit against journalist and Guyana Standard editor, Abena Rockcliffe, alleging libellous publications that he says damaged his personal and professional reputation.

The claimant is seeking damages, aggravated damages, costs and an injunction to restrain further publication of what he describes as false and malicious allegations which stems from an article published on August 6, 2025, on the Guyana Standard website under the headline: “Govt. mum on Method4 affairs because it was ‘bitten by its own’ – Source.”
Although the article did not explicitly name Nandlall, the lawsuit said it implied through innuendo that GPL officials were involved in an “incestuous scheme” with Method4 Engineering, allegedly aiding the company to secure a US$7 million contract with GPL.

The following day, during Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo’s press conference, Rockcliffe referenced the article and pressed the Vice President on alleged connections between Method4, GPL officials and government figures.

Nandlall argues that these remarks, broadcast and widely shared on Facebook, YouTube and other platforms, compounded the defamation
According to the claim, the publications implied that Nandlall was engaged in corruption, breached his fiduciary duties, participated in an “incestuous scheme” with Method4, and was unfit for his office.

He contends that the reports caused “serious and irreparable” harm to his reputation, leading colleagues, peers, and members of the public to question his integrity.
Nandlall further claims that he and his family have been subjected to public scrutiny and that professional associates have distanced themselves since the publications.

On August 8, Nandlall’s attorney, Rajendra R. Jaigobin, wrote to Rockcliffe demanding a retraction and apology. However, on August 12, the journalist issued a statement refusing to apologise.
The matter is now before the High Court, where Nandlall is seeking not only financial compensation but also a court order directing the removal of all allegedly defamatory content from Guyana Standard’s website and social media platforms.