Broadcasting authority finds rise in infractions

Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) (gnba.gov.gy Photo)

Despite its continued engagements with broadcasters, the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) has reported an overall increase in infractions, including the broadcast of graphic videos, unbalanced political commentaries and lewd music.

Speaking at a stakeholder engagement on Wednesday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Jocelyn Josiah, a member of the GNBA Board of Directors and Chair of its Monitoring and Compliance Committee noted that the previous engagement was held in August, when there were 18 infractions.

In September, however, the number jumped to 39, with October seeing 41. There was a decrease in November, however, which saw 31, although the number is on the rise again at present.