State media has greater responsibility for balanced elections coverage

Bryan Hunt

The need for equitable access by political parties to the media, particularly those controlled by the state, remains among the areas of concern in the run up to next month’s elections, according to US Charge d’Affaires Bryan Hunt.

Questioned about whether he was satisfied that conditions are in place to facilitate a free elections process, Hunt told Stabroek News during an interview at the US Embassy on Thursday that there are gaps and issues of concern,