Concerns in Guyana about threats against women activists
Those protesting sexual and other forms of extractive violence are allegedly being targeted.
Guyana’s government should ensure that journalists are able to do their jobs free from harassment
“President Ali’s administration must take action to ensure all journalists are safe to do their jobs. This includes holding to account party supporters who intimidate members of the press” – RSF
Organisations express solidarity with journalists in Guyana victims of online harassment
The ACM and IFEX-ALC stands in solidarity with journalists Davina Bagot, Nazima Raghubir, Tamica Garnett and other media workers in Guyana in their quest to perform their duties freely.
Live grenade found near vehicle of Guyanese publisher
The Guyana Press Association calls on the Guyana Police Force to execute an in-depth investigation into the presence of a live grenade near a vehicle owned by the publisher of Kaieteur News, Glenn Lall. Regardless of the motive, the act alone has a chilling effect on press freedom.
Guyanese journalists granted precautionary measures after threat from attorney general
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights on November 5 ruled that the lives and personal integrity of three Kaietur News Journal journalists were in danger after they were threatened for publishing reports of serious wrongdoing by the government.
Recording seems to capture Guyanese official’s chilling message for newspaper
IPI is concerned over a recorded phone call in which a person identified as the Guyana AG appeared to suggest that “Kaieteur News” staff members risked deadly reprisal if the paper continued its critical reporting.
Unease over new broadcasting authority in Guyana
Less than a month after its mandate came into effect, Guyana’s new National Broadcasting Authority (NBA) is facing criticism for its domination by members with links to the ruling party, none of whom apparently have substantive experience in broadcasting.
TV station suspension delayed
IPI welcomed news that the suspension of CNS TV6 would not prevent the station from broadcasting in the run up to the 28 November elections, but the group maintained its call on President Jagdeo to lift the ban entirely.
President orders TV station off the air ahead of elections
President Jagdeo suspended CNS Channel Six for a four-month period following a comment made by an opposition parliamentarian during a programme.
General Assembly 2008 Country Report: Guyana
General Assembly 2008 Country Report: Guyana
Leading TV journalist banned from president’s office
(RSF/IFEX) – Reporters Without Borders condemns the government’s discriminatory decision on 13 July 2008 to declare TV reporter and producer Gordon Moseley persona non grata in the office of the president, and supports the efforts of the Guyana Press Association (GPA) to resolve the conflict as soon as possible. Moseley works for Capitol News, a […]
IAPA 2008 Country Report: Caribbean
IAPA 2008 Country Report: Caribbean
Television station suspended, government advertising in daily resumed in Guyana; Bermudan government denies critical newspaper advertising contracts
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is an abridged IAPA 15 April 2008 press release: IAPA calls for greater press freedom in Guyana, Bermuda MIAMI, Florida (April 15, 2008) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today expressed concern at the temporary closure of a television station in Guyana by the Guyanese president. It also urged the […]
Freedom of the Press 2007: Guyana
Freedom of the Press 2007: Guyana