International press body urges gov’t to review radio applicants, share ads fairly

The International Press Institute (IPI) has called on the Guyana Government to review all outstanding broadcast licence applications, including those lodged before the Broadcast Act took effect, and to ensure the fair distribution of state advertising.

The organisation’s call was contained in a report compiled following a visit by an IPI team in April and released yesterday. In April, the IPI together with its strategic partner, the Association of Caribbean Media Workers (ACM), conducted a three-week mission to six Caribbean countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Guyana,