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Press Release- GNBA Monitoring & Compliance Department Fully Operational

One of the major functions of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) is to ensure that broadcasters comply with the Broadcasting Act, 2011 and its 2017 Amendment. This function is actively undertaken by the GNBA’s Broadcast Monitoring and Compliance Department which is now fully operational. This Department serves to critically analyse broadcast content. It is […]

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Public Service Broadcasting- UNESCO

Public Service Broadcasting (PSB)is broadcasting made, financed and controlled by the public, for the public. It is neither commercial nor state-owned, free from political interference and pressure from commercial forces. Through PSB, citizens are informed, educated and also entertained. When guaranteed with pluralism, programming diversity, editorial independence, appropriate funding, accountability and transparency, public service broadcasting […]

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Six New Radio Licences Issued- GNBA

The Board of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority continues to execute its mandate to regulate, supervise and develop the broadcasting sector in Guyana. In so doing, the Board issued several radio licences to eligible broadcasting Agencies today at its head office located in Queenstown, Georgetown. The following Agencies were recipients of radio licences: CNS Inc. […]

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Vacancies

GUYANA NATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY VACANCIES                                                             (1) BROADCAST MONITORING & COMPLIANCE OFFICER Minimum Requirements: A Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies, Sociology, Psychology or other Social Sciences discipline. Candidate must also possess a Diploma in Computer Studies or its equivalent (Grades 1-3 passes in CXC/ CSEC Information Technology or EDPM).    Or Diploma in Communication […]

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 Principles of Ethical Journalism

The core principles of ethical journalism set out below provide an excellent base for everyone who aspires to launch themselves into the public information sphere to show responsibility in how they use information.There are hundreds of codes of conduct, charters and statements made by media and professional groups outlining the principles, values and obligations of […]

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GNBA’s New and Improved Website – Thank You for Visiting!

The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority is pleased to present its new, improved and user-friendly website. This upgraded website is a convenient means of communication the Authority has developed, with the core objective to assist our valued stakeholders with the necessary and pertinent information, regarding the acquisition of a broadcast licence, industry information and  the relevant […]

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‘Every Guyanese must have a voice’ – President Granger charges as Radio Bartica is launched

President David Granger charged the residents of Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region Seven) to ensure that the voice of every citizen is heard as he launched ‘Radio Bartica’, the region’s first radio station at the Bartica Learning Centre. The President said that as the station comes into operation, its operation and content should reflect access for every citizen, appeal […]

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Four identified broadcasters lack readiness – Chairman of the Broadcasting Authority

Chairman of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) Leslie Sobers on Tuesday said four of the identified  broadcasters for 2018 licences, have failed to show readiness. Mr. Sobers explained that the six radio broadcasters were selected from a list of 32 applicants. The six during the period of assessment had complied with the requisite criteria and […]