The Office of the Prime Minister has announced the appointment of attorney-at-law Latchmie Rahamat as the new Chairman of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA)
The other members of the board are Carlton James, a specialist in communication and public policy; Sadie Amin, an attorney-at-law; Robert Mohamed, a broadcaster and radio frequency communication engineer; Jason Abdulla, a digital communications specialist; Darryl Akeung, information technology specialist; an Opposition nominee to be nominated by Leader of the Opposition and the Head of the Telecommunications Agency (ex-officio).
The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority is the legal body in Guyana with the responsibility to regulate, monitor, protect, improve and maintain the highest standards of broadcasting in Guyana.
“The selection of such a diverse and experienced board is indicative of Government’s commitment to ensuring professionalism, equity and high standards in the broadcast industry in Guyana,” the Prime Minister’s Office said.
