Guyana Press News Today

Dear Editor, Guyana seems to specialise in micro battles over little power. Rats in the sacks. Scrap one-the row over the Guyana Press Association. Do

Dear Editor, Most civic-minded Guyanese have agreed that one of the most tumultuous periods in Guyanese history, occurred during the last election in

The Association of Caribbean Media Workers (ACM) and IFEX-ALC network have condemned in the strongest possible terms the intimidation of journalists in Guyana.

A group of 23 women and two men have issued a letter to the press, calling on government and other aligned actors to cease their vile attacks against activists, journalists, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and human rights defenders who are doing their part to represent the interests of vulnerable groups.

Over the past month verbal attacks, denigrating comments, erroneous accusations, name calling and threats against journalists, NGOs, environmental activists and human rights defenders have mushroomed. Such actions have originated from several sources, including senior members of Government, individuals who appear to be paid or unpaid advisers, social media personalities, columnists and anonymous Facebook page operators. These attacks including threats have been publicized in the media so they ar...

How much longer will the local press corps allow its members to be abused by the political directorate and its lackeys on social media? The media has a responsibility to report the news and the opinions of policymakers, but it certainly is not obligated to be used as a medium for government attacking its critics.