Radio licences granted on basis of criteria, says Luncheon

Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr. Roger Luncheon on Wednesday said that three criteria were considered when granting radio licences and if “government-friendly individuals” met them then their applications would have been granted.

Responding to questions from the media, he explained that the President, in the absence of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority, has the responsibility for issuing these licenses.

According to the law, he noted, applicants must be fit and proper; must have the financial means and must have the