‘Radio Essequibo coming’ PM announces during visit to Region 2
With government’s commitment to connect Guyanese from across the various regions, Prime Minister Moses Nagamotoo on Friday announced that a new radio station for Region Two will soon become a reality.
During his visit to the region, the prime minister and his team inspected the building at Cotton Field that will be used to transmit the signals to other regions. His team included Chief Executive Officer of the National Communication Network (NCN), Enrico Woolford, along with Communication Officer for the Office of the Prime Minister, Dr. Rovin Deodat, and Radio Broadcaster, Michelle Abrams-Ali.
A new transmitter was installed at the building. The radio station, “Radio Essequibo”, is the seventh radio station established by the Government of Guyana. “The radio station will ensure that all our people are connected. There will be a two-way communication, you can also broadcast your own programmes and now Essequibians can listen to what is happening around the country in the various regions,” prime minister said.
Speaking to an audience of rice farmers and businessmen at the Regional State House, the prime minister said it is the first time in history that persons can hear from those in Aishalton, Mahdia, Lethem, Bartica, Orealla and Mabaruma through one medium – the radio.
“Essequibians will be empowered; our people will not succumb to fake news; you will get credible information coming from the hinterland. Imagine the radio station in Aishalton is broadcasting in their own dialect,” the prime Minister said.
The prime minister further explained that the Government of Guyana is starting something new that was never done before, and urged those who gathered to spread the word. The radio station will be able to broadcast live programmes, especially debates from Parliament and other issues. The prime minister also hinted that NCN has intentions of establishing a television station in the region. Regional Executive Officer, Denis Jaikarran, commended government’s efforts in establishing the radio station. He said it is a positive move for the region and will create opportunities for young persons who are considering communications as a career. Jaikarran said that the station will not only create employment, but will highlight the region’s performance to others. President of the Essequibo Chambers of Commerce, Sueann Suenaryan, also saw the establishment of the new radio station as a boost for the region. Suenaryan said that business community can also get the opportunity to advertise and to keep updated with the current affairs around Guyana.
Source: Guyana Chronicle
