[www.inewsguyana.com] – The National Communications Network (NCN) is alleging that that several of its media operatives [reporters and cameramen] are being constantly harassed by “known operatives and activists” of A Partnership of National Unity (APNU), during its ongoing Public Meetings, particularly in Region Four.
NCN in a statement noted that it wants the public to know the agenda of the “APNU to intimidate our journalists and other operatives.”
The State media called out APNU Member, Volda Lawrence and Chief Whip, Amna Ally as those part of the Party that harassed the media operatives.
“Further, we wish to advise Ms. Volda Lawrence that NCN is not align to, or is an organ of any political party. It is important to note that on one hand, this political party continue to accuse NCN of not providing coverage to them and on the other hand sought to evict NCN News team from its public events.”
APNU Member and Parliamentarian, Volda Lawrence.
According to the statement, “NCN believes these recent acts of intimidation and attacks on our journalists, is a direct threat press freedom in Guyana.”
See below a few of the recent cases of intimidation, as listed by NCN.
- On Wednesday, October 1, 2014, during an APNU Public Meeting at Kool Circle, Laing Avenue, Georgetown, Executive Member , Ms. Volda Lawrence, while addressing a public meeting, claimed that NCN’s reporter and cameraman were following her and Mr. Winston Felix “all night” so that they can record them and “take it to Rohee so he can talk about it on TV”.
