The Chairman of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority’s Board and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), led a delegation to the six new radio licensees, who were issued licences in January of this year. The Authority’s outreach initiative was geared to monitor the progress of these licensees, with respect to the commencement of radio operations, and to […]
GNBA HOSTS STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT WITH BROADCASTERS The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority, last Friday, May 25, hosted its first Stakeholder Engagement for 2018. This event is the first in a series of Stakeholder Engagements with Broadcasters and was held at the Herdmanston Lodge. The Authority saw participation from approved broadcasters and their Station Managers. The governing […]
… Stop being copycats, promote more local content BROADCASTERS approved by the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) were invited by the body to participate in an exclusive stakeholder engagement meeting on Friday to discuss pertinent issues. The meeting was limited to heads of a number of licensed broadcasting agencies, which met the criteria of the […]
BRUTAL Group Incorporated is set to launch its multi-million-dollar state-of-the-art radio station – MAAD 97.5FM, in July, 2018, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Christian Duncan disclosed when a high-level team from the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) visited the group’s headquarters on Monday. Chairman of GNBA’s Board of Directors, Leslie Sobers and GNBA’s CEO, Dr. […]
The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority advises broadcasters to desist from the screening and promotion of vulgar content, through songs and videos. The Authority’s Monitoring and Compliance Department continues to report instances where broadcasters are in breach of the Broadcasting Act (Section 19), particular, through the promotion of discourteous content, with evidence of profanity. Moreover, it […]
ASTROLOGICAL AND PALM READING ADS The Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica has received a number of complaints about some of the claims advertised by people offering astrological and palm-reading services. Executive Director of the Broadcasting Commission, Cordel Green, said that the main concern was that some of the advertisements claimed or implied that they could […]
Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo warns against outlets becoming fiefdoms of political parties On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo has urged the media here to play a constructive role in promoting national development, noting that the nation is faced with many serious challenges and journalists are crucial in helping to overcome […]
The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) advises broadcasters to develop a system where advisories are placed before programmes where graphic human images are screened. These may include images in medical or other types of programmes. Broadcasters are also encouraged to place disclaimers after programmes are aired, to guide viewers appropriately as to those responsible […]
One of the more popular radio stations in Guyana—94.1 Boom FM—owned by Hits and Jams Entertainment has been able to avoid experiencing temporary shutdown resulting from nonpayment of fees.Yesterday, this newspaper published an article quoting Attorney-at-law and Chairman of the Guyana National Broadcasting Agency (GNBA), Leslie Sobers, listing the names of radio stations that are […]
Even the longest rope has an end. That idiom is a stark reminder of the position taken by the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) which has decided to publish a list of all non-compliant broadcasters who as a result of their errant ways will no longer be allowed to operate.Kaieteur News understands that a number […]
