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August 17, 2017
by in Legislation, Media, News, Press Releases, Publications, Radio, Speeches

Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo reaffirms support for GNBA

First Vice President and Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo met today, with board members of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) at the Authority’s office on Lamaha Street. The Prime Minister welcomed the members to their new location and congratulated the organization on their work completed so far, and also for their recommendations that were made […]

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August 15, 2017
by in Letters to the Editor, Media, News, Press Releases, Protecting, Publications, Speeches,  Broadcasting strategies

Guyana Press Association has misled Guyanese ( PSAS/PSP/PSB)

Dear Editor, I am writing as I am very concerned that the Guyana Press Association (GPA) has not only misled the Guyanese citizenry but also their international counterparts – Reporters without Borders and the Association of Caribbean Media Workers (ACM). As reported in Kaieteur News, “The GPA strongly opposed the government seeking to redefine what […]

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August 15, 2017
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Prime Minister seeks to alleviate concerns about Broadcast Amendment Bill

– Says it serves National Interest Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo has penned a missive that aims to educate the public about the content of the Broadcast Amendment Bill 2017. He said that much of the concerns expressed are misdirected. While there have been local and international calls for President David Granger to withhold his assent […]

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August 15, 2017
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This is the most progressive and sincere regulatory effort since independence- Leonard Craig

– Letter to the Editor   Dear Editor, As one of the principal contributors to the shaping of the Broadcasting Amendment Bill (BAB) of 2017, I think it is necessary that I add my voice in an effort to proffer added context to the current debate surrounding its recent passage. It seems that the provision […]

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August 9, 2017
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Local broadcasters urged to self-regulate, avoid lewd and dangerous content- Mr. Leslie Sobers

Local broadcasters were urged to self-regulate or have the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) regulate them, with the warning that this would come with consequences. This caveat was issued by Chairman of the GNBA Leslie Sobers, while he lectured members of the local broadcasting fraternity on their social responsibility of the content they broadcast, as […]

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July 30, 2017
by in Chairmans Desk, Industry News, Media, News, Press Releases, Uncategorized

Local broadcasters urged to self-regulate, avoid lewd and dangerous content- Mr. Leslie Sobers

Local broadcasters were yesterday urged to self-regulate or have the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) regulate them, with the warning that this would come with consequences. This caveat was issued by Chairman of the GNBA Leslie Sobers, while he lectured members of the local broadcasting fraternity on their social responsibility of the content they broadcast, […]

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July 5, 2017
by in Broadcasting Rights, Cable, Careers/Vacancies, Guyana Copyright, Legislation, Media, News, Press Releases, Publications, Radio, Speeches, Television, Uncategorized

Guidelines for Broadcasting

BACKGROUND TO GUIDELINES FOR BROADCASTING The Broadcasting Act, 2011, identifies a number of functions of the Authority at section 18. Within these functions is the making of rules, guidelines and standards covering different areas of broadcasting. The following rules are identified in the Act: Rules to  govern  the  timing,  duration,  frequency  and  content  of  advertising […]

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June 29, 2017
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Three spectrum monitoring systems to boost frequency management in Guyana

The Ministry of Public Telecommunications has purchased three Spectrum Monitoring Systems, to better manage and trace frequencies in Guyana. The systems were commissioned  at the National Frequency Management Unit (NFMU) building in Charlotte Street, Georgetown. The NFMU allocates radio and television licenses for the use of the spectrum. Minister of Public Telecommunications Catherine Hughes in […]

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