Sad state of affairs

Oct 30, 2009 Letters

Dear Editor,
It is now incumbent upon me to express my utter disgust at what has been happening at NCN Inc. It has irked me to the point that I am now a strong advocate for the issuance of radio licences. The traits of disgust at NCN are manifold, but I will highlight just a few.
First, there is the notable absence of a good and wholesome morning show. With the recent absence of Malcolm Ferreira from the 98.1 Hot FM, mornings in Guyana are vapid. One can simply look at NCN channel 11 and compare/contrast the ‘Guyana Today’ show with the rest of the local TV shows in the morning – all are characterized by a dullness that sours the day.
Outside of NCN 11, it is all about greetings, newspaper clips and disjointed music. The new 98.1 Hot FM voice that has replaced Malcolm is sickenly insipid. Especially in the mornings, one wants inspiration, and Malcolm provided this in good measure: his upbeat and moralistic music was most wholesome, and this with his quips and humour all combined to make for good listening.
Now there is a void, and hopefully management will find a proper and an early replacement.
Another thing that has become a malaise with radio and television in Guyana is the lack of ‘that’ actual gift and talent when it comes to the most important asset in broadcasting. I am referring here to one’s actual ability to speak intelligently, clearly and in proper Standard English.
During the recent GuyExpo coverage, there was a paucity of suitable presenters and live reporters. At best, the coverage was primary-schoolish, characterized by silliness, solecism and a laborious struggle to speak extemporaneously. It would have been better for NCN to simply video the happenings and relay these to the public, without actually trying to do live reporting. What is woefully sad is that these grandee manques do not even know how laughable and clumsy they were and still are.
During the day, I sometimes tune in to the Seegobin Show, and this again reflects the acceptance of degrading standards. Someone (if there is one) needs to teach this presenter the art of speech and reading. The effort and emphasis spent on rounding his words have
redounded in a complete change of proper pronunciation. It now seems as though Standard English is fraught with diphthongs. And this is not so! I guess management themselves do not know. I happened to listen to one of my favourites: ‘Straight from the heart’ and it was abysmal. If one does not have a background in philosophy and Literature, then it is best to just play music. The current presenter is most inept and
ill fitted to even pretend he can philosophize. So quit it Bro.
When these things happen, I know that in Guyana there is now need for a proper, candid and transparent way for recruiting of potential staff to work at NCN. After all it is the nation’s entity and it should reflect a level of educated acceptance. I mean, can one look to the actual heads and be inspired and challenged to higher standards?
Please, can someone evaluate the presenters of the GINA productions, Close Up, the Law and You, and NIS and You? These are horrible examples and they represent everything that a good programme and a good presenter must be devoid of. These presentations lack personality, presence and projection, and I hope a proper and professional decision be made. I have a feeling that even those involved do not have the fortitude to listen and watch their own shows. NCN really has a lot to learn and do.
Shane Rizwan

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