Canada grills Guyana on broadcast licences in Geneva

Canada on Wednesday questioned what Guyana is doing to address the intimidation of members of the press as well as the lack of impartial distribution of broadcast licenses.

“Canada notes continued challenges since the first cycle to freedom of expression in Guyana, notably in the intimidation of members of the press and lack of impartial distribution of broadcast licenses,” Canadian ambassador Leigh McCumber said as Guyana’s human right record was reviewed by the United Nations Human Rights