Statement from the Guyana Press Association

Oct 06, 2014 News

The Guyana Press Association has taken note of complaints of harassment of reporters of the state-owned National Communications Network during their coverage of political meetings being hosted by APNU.
The GPA wishes to once again call on all political parties, the governing and opposition parties, to be reminded that journalists, regardless of whether they are in the employ of the state media or the independent media, ought to be allowed to carry out their jobs in an environment that is free from fear and intimidation.
The GPA would also like to remind media houses of the responsibilities that rest on the shoulders of their workers in the execution of their duties and would like to encourage our journalists to continue to be fearless in their reporting on the issues of the day. Journalists also need to act professionally as they conduct their duties and should not allow themselves to be used for political purposes.
The GPA will be seeking to engage the Minister of Information, Media Owners and Editors and the Leaders of the Political parties on issues of concern to the local media from all sides.
The Press Association is also very worried about recent revelations that attempts may be afoot to use resources of the state to suppress and intimidate members of the private media and private media houses in the execution of their duties.
The GPA is alarmed that as the “silly season” in politics may once again be upon us, we are already seeing attempts to intimidate journalists and media houses from carrying out their duties in a fair and transparent manner.
Further, the Press Association would like to place on record its unwavering support for all journalists in the execution of their jobs.
The recent abuse of a Capitol News reporter by the acting Town Clerk Carol Sooba is condemned and Ms. Sooba ought to do the proper thing and offer a full apology to the reporter.
The Guyana Press Association also takes this time to remind Editors and Media owners of the important role they need to play in the on the job training and education of their employees, especially the younger reporters who are now soaking their feet in the profession.
The Guyana Press Association also looks forward to the full participation of the state and independent media in the upcoming training programmes for journalists which will be focusing on elections coverage.

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