GNBA grants radio licences to several broadcast agencies

Nov 04, 2017

by GNBA in Media, News, Publications, Radio

GNBA grants radio licences to several broadcast agencies

The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) yesterday issued radio licenses to several broadcasting agencies for the period ended 2016. These are the National Communications Network, National Television Network Radio, Radio Guyana Incorporated, iRadio Incorporated and Wireless Connections. Recipients of radio licenses. Licensing for 2017 will be done in compliance with the new amendment of the […]

Aug 18, 2017

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GNBA backs Broadcast Bill

…PM says it corrects loopholes in principal act THE Guyana Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) has thrown its full support behind the Broadcast (Amendment) Bill, with its Chairman Attorney-at-law, Leslie Sobers assuring that the 60 minutes airtime, daily, for public service programmes was not unreasonable. These sentiments were expressed when the Prime Minister, who has responsibility for […]

Aug 17, 2017

by GNBA in Media, News, Press Releases, Publications, Speeches, Students, Uncategorized

19 Broadcasters Still To Pay Licensing Fees

…GNBA says arrears in excess of $140M WITH more than $140M outstanding in licensing fees, television, cable and radio broadcasters who are not in compliance as of December 31, 2016, can find themselves off air if they fail to make the necessary payments after the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill takes effect. Minutes after a closed-door meeting […]

Aug 17, 2017

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Honourable Prime Minister’s official visit to the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority

Aug 17, 2017

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Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo reaffirms support for GNBA

First Vice President and Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo met today, with board members of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) at the Authority’s office on Lamaha Street. The Prime Minister welcomed the members to their new location and congratulated the organization on their work completed so far, and also for their recommendations that were made […]

Aug 15, 2017

by GNBA in Letters to the Editor, Media, News, Press Releases, Protecting, Publications, Speeches,  Broadcasting strategies

Guyana Press Association has misled Guyanese ( PSAS/PSP/PSB)

Dear Editor, I am writing as I am very concerned that the Guyana Press Association (GPA) has not only misled the Guyanese citizenry but also their international counterparts – Reporters without Borders and the Association of Caribbean Media Workers (ACM). As reported in Kaieteur News, “The GPA strongly opposed the government seeking to redefine what […]

Aug 15, 2017

by GNBA in Media, News, Press Releases, Publications, Speeches, Television

Prime Minister seeks to alleviate concerns about Broadcast Amendment Bill

– Says it serves National Interest Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo has penned a missive that aims to educate the public about the content of the Broadcast Amendment Bill 2017. He said that much of the concerns expressed are misdirected. While there have been local and international calls for President David Granger to withhold his assent […]

Aug 15, 2017

by GNBA in Legislation, Letters to the Editor, Media, News, Press Releases, Publications, Speeches

This is the most progressive and sincere regulatory effort since independence- Leonard Craig

– Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, As one of the principal contributors to the shaping of the Broadcasting Amendment Bill (BAB) of 2017, I think it is necessary that I add my voice in an effort to proffer added context to the current debate surrounding its recent passage. It seems that the provision […]

Aug 09, 2017

by GNBA in Cable, Chairmans Desk, Media, News, Press Releases, Publications, Radio, Radio, Speeches, Television

Local broadcasters urged to self-regulate, avoid lewd and dangerous content- Mr. Leslie Sobers

Local broadcasters were urged to self-regulate or have the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) regulate them, with the warning that this would come with consequences. This caveat was issued by Chairman of the GNBA Leslie Sobers, while he lectured members of the local broadcasting fraternity on their social responsibility of the content they broadcast, as […]

Jul 30, 2017

by GNBA in Chairmans Desk, Industry News, Media, News, Press Releases, Uncategorized

Local broadcasters urged to self-regulate, avoid lewd and dangerous content- Mr. Leslie Sobers

Local broadcasters were yesterday urged to self-regulate or have the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) regulate them, with the warning that this would come with consequences. This caveat was issued by Chairman of the GNBA Leslie Sobers, while he lectured members of the local broadcasting fraternity on their social responsibility of the content they broadcast, […]

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