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Broadcasters urged to be cognisant of Broadcasting Act

Source: Department of Public Information (DPI)  The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA), Chairman, Leslie Sobers has advised broadcasters to follow the principles set out in the Broadcasting Act during their election coverage. At a press briefing on Thursday, he said that radio and television broadcasters need to deliver content that is in keeping with the […]

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Exercise greater vigilance for inappropriate content

Source: Guyana Chronicle  …GNBA to broadcasters CONSEQUENT upon some citizens making inappropriate remarks during live call-in programmes, the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) is urging broadcasters to be especially vigilant during the elections period. The GNBA in a press release said that it is cognisant of the reality that during the elections period tensions and […]

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Broadcasting Authority urges TV, radio operators to steer clear of misinformation

Source: Kaieteur News  Ahead of general and regional elections to be held on March 2, the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) is urging broadcasters to be especially vigilant during the elections period. According to the Authority, it is cognizant of the reality that during the elections period tensions and emotions are elevated. “Thus, it is the […]

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Radio Essequibo Goes Live

Source: Department of Public Information (DPI)  His Excellency, President David Granger, on Wednesday commissioned Radio Essequibo 95.5 FM, the first radio station on the Essequibo Coast. The Head of State noted that the occasion was in keeping with the Government’s commitment to bridge the information and communication gap and demonstrated its commitment to ensuring that […]

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‘Resist the spin’

Source: Guyana Chronicle  By Navendra Seoraj – GECOM Chair urges media to be responsible in coverage of elections – Tells reporters: ‘Be aware of hearsay reports…do not report them unless you verify your stories’ With General and Regional Elections a mere 36 days away, Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Justice Claudette Singh, has […]