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June 4, 2019

by GNBA in News, Uncategorized

GNBA records 165 breaches for 2019 thus far

…accessibility for PWD limited compared to other countries The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) has recorded 165 infringements from television and radio broadcasters over the past five months.This was revealed at a stakeholders’ engagement held on Friday last, thus resulting in a significant number of scrutinized cases for 2019. These include profanities, inaccurate reporting, graphic […]

June 4, 2019

by GNBA in News

GNBA reports high incidence of broadcast violations this year

THE Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) has recorded high infringements for the period January to March 2019. “We recorded a total of 39 infringements in January, 40 in February, and 49 in March,” said GNBA Board Director, Jocelyn Josiah, as she delivered remarks during the authority’s third stakeholder engagement exercise at Herdmanston Lodge on Friday. […]

May 23, 2019

by GNBA in Press Releases

Press Release

NOTES OF MEDIA BRIEFING HELD ON MAY 17, 2019 GNBA REFUTES “REPORTERS WITHOUT BORDERS” ASSESSMENT OF GUYANA WITH RESPECT TO THE RESTRICTION OF FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION. The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) takes note of a recent mischievous report carried by the Guyana Times Newspaper of April 21, 2019 purportedly taken from the 2019 Reporters […]

May 23, 2019

by GNBA in News

Regulator moves to place five broadcasters before the courts

The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) has refuted reports carried by Opposition-aligned news houses. The reports were taken from the 2019 Reporters Without Borders (RSF) index on press freedom in countries worldwide. “In as much as the report indicated that Guyana moved from position 55 to 51 on the index, the assessment of Guyana is […]

May 20, 2019

by GNBA in News

‘No partisan agenda’ – GNBA

…GNBA denies any restrictions on freedom of expression —says Reporters Without Borders assessment of Guyana inaccurate THE Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) has raised concerns about several statements which seem to suggest that the authority had embarked on a course of conduct aimed at depriving the media the right to freedom of expression which is […]

May 20, 2019

by GNBA in News

Five errant broadcasters to face court

THE Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) will be taking five broadcasters to court for defaulting on fees and operating without licenses. “GNBA will be putting certain broadcasters before the court…we have contacted our lawyer to move ahead with certain litigation against certain broadcasters,” said Chairman of the GNBA, Leslie Sobers, during an interview with the […]

May 7, 2019

by GNBA in News

Mini-Documentary- World Press Freedom Day 2019 – University of Guyana ( Centre for Communication Studies)

In observance of World Press Freedom Day 2019, the students of the Centre for Communication Studies produced a mini-documentary titled “Lapdog or Watchdog?” focusing on the theme ‘Media for Democracy: Journalism and Elections in times of Disinformation.’ Source: Centre for Communication Studies, University of Guyana

May 3, 2019

by GNBA in News

PM hails commissioning of Linden Broadcasting Network as victory for Lindeners

IN what has been deemed a historic occasion in the town of Linden, and the fulfillment of a long-awaited promise to the residents, the Linden Broadcasting Network (LBN) was on Tuesday commissioned and handed over to the community. The ceremony was held at the building in which the National Communication Network (NCN) presently operates. The […]

April 23, 2019

by GNBA in News

GNBA releases list of compliant broadcasters

The Guyana National Broadcasters Authority (GNBA) has released the list of who are the only compliant broadcasters for this year. Consequently they are the only broadcasters authorized to broadcast. The Authority said it wishes to emphasize that those broadcasters not listed are deemed illegal broadcasters. CABLE BROADCASTERS Premium Communications Inc.; E – Networks Inc.; Infinity […]

April 23, 2019

by GNBA in News

GNBA warns radio, TV stations on call-in programmes

The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) has issued letters to operators reminding them of the need to exercise responsibilities, especially during call-in programmes. “The GNBA is cognizant of the fact that Article 146 of Guyana’s Constitution guarantees Guyanese freedom of expression, which includes freedom of speech and the freedom to receive information, ideas and opinions. […]

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