Guyana has moved up 17 spots in the press freedom rankings moving to 34 out of the 180 countries listed on the 2022 World Press Freedom Index which was compiled by Reporters without Borders (RSF).
The report which assesses the state of journalism in 180 countries and territories, highlights the disastrous effects of news and information chaos – the effects of a globalised and unregulated online information space that encourages fake news and propaganda. It was released earlier in the week.
According to the report, while Guyana protects freedom of speech and the right to information, journalists who oppose the authorities face intimidation. It noted that Guyana has a robust media landscape, with a diversity of national and regional media outlets.
