Guyana Targets Social Media Abuse | Guyana News

Guyana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

President Irfaan Ali is pushing for updated laws to combat social media abuse in Guyana, warning that misinformation isn’t just noise—it’s weaponized content designed to manipulate and harm. While previous efforts focused on protecting children, Ali now demands accountability for deliberate spread of fake news and harmful material, citing the MV Barima incident as a prime example. He’s calling for greater online ethics and is reviewing existing legal tools, with past actions—including court orders against Meta—showing Guyana’s willingness to hold global platforms accountable under its own…