Georgetown – Today the main opposition People’s National Congress Reform said the continuing abuse of NCN Radio and Television by the PPP/C Administration has become so endemic. This could include launching a private radio in light of Government’s refusal to implement the recommendations of the Joint Committee on radio monopoly and non- broadcasting boards.
This included the passage of Broadcast Legislation, the establishment of an independent broadcasting Authority and the licensing of Private radio stations.
The PNCR, over the past months, had cause to draw attention to the reckless misuse of the NCN radio and television for the dissemination of blatant untruths and misinformation under the guise of news. One recent example was a fabricated news item about the launching ceremony for the UN International Year for People of African Descent. This incorrectly reported that the Leader of the Opposition was participating in the Opening ceremony, contrary to a press release from his Office that stated exactly the opposite of what was reported.
