Friday, July 22, 2011

Guyana: penalties & restrictions in new Broadcasting Bill

Guyanese television and radio stations previously suspended could find it harder to renew their licences under the Broadcasting Bill and they will have to abide by a range of potentially restrictive content guidelines. The long-awaited broadcast legislation, tabled by Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, lays down a GUY$1 million fine, one year jail and forfeiture of equipment if persons are caught broadcasting without a licence.
(Source : Media Network Weblog)

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