The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA), through its Monitoring and Compliance Department, recorded a record-breaking reduction in broadcast infractions, for the months of April and May. The GNBA in a release took the opportunity to acknowledge and congratulate broadcasters for their cooperation and adherence to the broadcasting Laws and Guidelines for broadcasters. The body said […]
The newly established radio stations played an important role in broadcasting information about candidates and the results of the recently held 178 village elections. Playing an integral role in the campaign process and announcement of results were the community radio stations in Mabaruma, Bartica, Mahdia, Paiwomak, Lethem, Aishlaton and Orealla. Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo noted […]
DPI, GUYANA Only months after starting training in radio broadcasting, ten residents of Region Seven are now ready to hit the airwaves of Radio Bartica (95.1 FM).On Monday, the first two trainee broadcasters were live, showing off their new skills acquired over the eight weekends of training held at the Bartica Learning Resource Centre. […]
The Chairman of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority’s Board and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), led a delegation to the six new radio licensees, who were issued licences in January of this year. The Authority’s outreach initiative was geared to monitor the progress of these licensees, with respect to the commencement of radio operations, and to […]
GNBA HOSTS STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT WITH BROADCASTERS The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority, last Friday, May 25, hosted its first Stakeholder Engagement for 2018. This event is the first in a series of Stakeholder Engagements with Broadcasters and was held at the Herdmanston Lodge. The Authority saw participation from approved broadcasters and their Station Managers. The governing […]
… Stop being copycats, promote more local content BROADCASTERS approved by the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) were invited by the body to participate in an exclusive stakeholder engagement meeting on Friday to discuss pertinent issues. The meeting was limited to heads of a number of licensed broadcasting agencies, which met the criteria of the […]
BRUTAL Group Incorporated is set to launch its multi-million-dollar state-of-the-art radio station – MAAD 97.5FM, in July, 2018, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Christian Duncan disclosed when a high-level team from the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) visited the group’s headquarters on Monday. Chairman of GNBA’s Board of Directors, Leslie Sobers and GNBA’s CEO, Dr. […]
The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority advises broadcasters to desist from the screening and promotion of vulgar content, through songs and videos. The Authority’s Monitoring and Compliance Department continues to report instances where broadcasters are in breach of the Broadcasting Act (Section 19), particular, through the promotion of discourteous content, with evidence of profanity. Moreover, it […]
ASTROLOGICAL AND PALM READING ADS The Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica has received a number of complaints about some of the claims advertised by people offering astrological and palm-reading services. Executive Director of the Broadcasting Commission, Cordel Green, said that the main concern was that some of the advertisements claimed or implied that they could […]
Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo warns against outlets becoming fiefdoms of political parties On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo has urged the media here to play a constructive role in promoting national development, noting that the nation is faced with many serious challenges and journalists are crucial in helping to overcome […]
