The Governing Board of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority has officially appointed Dr. Prudence Lewis- Bhola as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 26 , 2016.According to a press release issued today, possessing a wealth of experience in broadcasting for over a decade and an extensive background in private sector management, “Dr. Lewis- Bhola exemplifies all […]
The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority, in recognition of the recently concluded Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Month, successfully hosted its first Blood Drive yesterday. This was part of a list of activities planned by its Occupational Health and Safety Committee. This Blood Drive saw participation from the National Frequency Management Unit; GNBA’s sister agency. Participants […]
All radio and television stations, including 20 radio frequencies that were unilaterally licensed by the President Bharrat Jagdeo, would have to be evaluated in keeping with a new national plan for frequency allocation and coverage area, the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) announced on Friday. “My expectation is that everybody will have to re-apply and […]
More than four years after several radio, television and cable licences were doled out under questionable circumstances to close friends of the Bharrat Jagdeo administration, there appears to be significant moves to correct the situation. Yesterday, Government announced that the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) has committed to speed up the processing of applications for […]
There has been no final decision made by the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) to revoke all radio spectrum licenses issued by Former President Bharrat Jagdeo, says GNBA Head Lennox Craig. Craig during a telephone interview with Demerara Waves revealed that there has been discussions to that extent but the board has not made a […]
By Abena Rockcliffe The Board of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) has set up a special committee to review all issues relating to broadcasting licences as well as examine the validity of some licences. Head of the Authority, Leonard Craig, told Kaieteur News yesterday that the Board had already discussed licences, but did not […]
By Rabindra Rooplall THE Region 10 Broadcasting Inc. (RBI), set up for the purpose of applying for licence to broadcast in Linden and surrounding communities, is hoping to have its regional television channel soon, according to Chairman of the RBI Board, Sharma Solomon. In a tripartite meeting convened last July by Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, […]
By Ariana Gordon THE reviewing of radio licences issued by former President Bharrat Jagdeo in 2011 does not necessarily speak to revocation. Chairman of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) Leonard Craig yesterday cautioned that while the authority will be reviewing all licences issued, they will not necessarily be revoked. “All licences will be reviewed, […]
By Abena Rockcliffe Whether the Board will agree is another matter, but for Chairman of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) the 2011 distribution of radio licenses and the annual licensing fee that poses as a burden to most broadcasters are two things that need urgent review. Consumer advocate, Leonard Craig, was appointed about a […]
Government on Wednesday confirmed that it has officially reconstituted the Guyana National Broadcast Authority (GNBA) Board following discussions with a few stakeholders. The new Board is headed by Leonard Craig who confirmed that the new board members would have a series of issues to discuss in the interest of dealing with core matters under its […]
