Workshop to examine media’s role in Parliament

‘The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) and parliament and the media review of recommendations for an informed democracy’ and ‘The role of the media as the Fourth Estate’ are among topics to be discussed between members of parliament (MPs) and media representatives this week.

The four-day workshop, which opens today at the Grand Coastal Inn, Le Ressouvenir, East Coast Demerara will also deal with other topics such as parliament and the media, access to parliamentary information, coverage of the National Assembly, and speeches and speaking in parliament.