THE Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) has provided evidence that the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) affiliated broadcast companies, MTV and Freedom Radio, have committed a total of 53 infractions since the start of the year and were rightfully sanctioned. The evidence was provided in response to Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo, who claimed that […]
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 […]
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, […]
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).
The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) is introducing it citizens’ monitoring programme in a bid to keep broadcasters in check, as Guyana moves closer to an election period. During a stakeholders’ engagement held at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre at Liliendaal yesterday, GNBA’s Communication Specialist, Dr. Rovin Deodat underscored the importance of the citizenry in […]
