THE Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) has taken legal action against three broadcasters who failed to honour their financial obligations to the authority. According to a press statement from GNBA, the authority, for months, has been urging broadcasters to pay their broadcast licence fees, however, some broadcasters have refused to comply. As a result, GNBA […]
The news is one of the central and sacred institutions of broadcasting. It is important to both government and commercial broadcasters globally that the audience retains confidence in its integrity, and belief in it as a source of information and education. Sustaining public trust in the news does not only hinge on the trustworthiness of […]
By Wendella Davidson MICHELLA ABRAHAM-ALI, who holds the position of Regional Radio Manager and Production Manager, Radio at the National Communications Network (NCN), views the establishing of radio stations in the hinterland as a “big deal”, as it seek to inject new life to the residents of those areas. Originally from Nappi Village, located at […]
The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) has taken legal action against three broadcasters who failed to honour their financial obligations to the Authority. In a statement today, the GNBA explained that for months it has been urging broadcasters to pay their broadcast licence fees, however, some broadcasters have refused to comply. “As a result, GNBA […]
CHAIRMAN of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA), Leslie Sobers, has urged broadcasters to cater for persons living with disabilities. “Our citizens with disabilities, especially those with hearing impairment, in the context of broadcast material, ought to be treated equally like all other citizens,” said Sobers during his remarks at a recent stakeholder engagement. Last […]
CHAIRMAN of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA), Leslie Sobers, has informed the Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) about Guyana’s effort to preserve various indigenous languages. Sobers, who represented Guyana at the CBU’s 50th Annual General Assembly in San Andres, Columbia, said efforts are being made to formulate various dictionaries and organisations are advocating for such […]
– as GNBA continues effort to enforce broadcasting policies MEDIA monitors will be drawn from different age groups, communities and organisations from across the country to aid the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) in its efforts to ensure that broadcasters comply with regulations. This will be done as part of the GNBA’s Citizens Monitoring Programme […]
Citing poor administration, lack of familiarity with guidelines and laws governing broadcasting, among the reasons why licensed radio and television broadcasters commit a list of infractions, the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA’)s Special Investigative Committee (SIC) has pointed to the need for training, particularly for persons who host call-in programmes. GNBA Board and SIC member, […]
THE CONCEPT OF CITIZEN MONITORING With the continuing increase of licensed radio and TV stations using the national spectrum in Guyana, the GNBA will be embarking on a programme to coop listeners and viewers all across Guyana, to assist in monitoring programme content from both radio and TV programmes which are reaching […]
Leslie Sobers, Chairman of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA), is calling on broadcasters to air more local content on radio and television stations. Recognising this may cost more, the authority is also prepared to help with funding. (Source: Newsroom).
