Funding made available for IRTV – channel to begin operation within weeks
Georgetown, GINA, October 28, 2011
Source - GINA
President Bharrat Jagdeo in discussion with members of the Inter-Religious Organisation
The establishment of an Inter-Religious Television (IRTV) channel dedicated to the broadcasting of religious programmes on a 24 hour basis is within reach.
Today, President Bharrat Jagdeo met members of the Inyer Religious Organisation (IRO) at the Office of the President, announcing that funding has been made available for the setting up of the channel.
Bishop Juan Edghill, a member of the IRO made the disclosure to the Government Information Agency (GINA) after today’s meeting, confident that the channel will be up and running within weeks.
The Bishop was not at liberty to disclose the size of the fund however, efforts are being made to ensure coverage is as expansive as possible.
The Head of State had made a commitment since 2005 for the establishment of a channel solely for this purpose and in January of this year, the IRO had agreed to the setting up of a board of directors, and had crafted a model for equitable distribution of air time amongst the various bodies.
Many religious leaders see the channel as a medium and a tool to fortify the very important role religious organisations have been playing in Guyana for peace, harmony, tolerance and the voice of moral authority.
It will be the first such channel to be broadcasting in Guyana coming on the heels of the Guyana education channel that was launched in April to revolutionise the delivery of education.
The President has been charging religious leaders to continue the work for peace and harmony in Guyana, and to repudiate any attempts made by persons to incite racial tension, as Guyana prepares for its Regional and National elections.
Georgetown, GINA, October 28, 2011
Source - GINA
President Bharrat Jagdeo in discussion with members of the Inter-Religious OrganisationThe establishment of an Inter-Religious Television (IRTV) channel dedicated to the broadcasting of religious programmes on a 24 hour basis is within reach.
Today, President Bharrat Jagdeo met members of the Inyer Religious Organisation (IRO) at the Office of the President, announcing that funding has been made available for the setting up of the channel.
Bishop Juan Edghill, a member of the IRO made the disclosure to the Government Information Agency (GINA) after today’s meeting, confident that the channel will be up and running within weeks.
The Bishop was not at liberty to disclose the size of the fund however, efforts are being made to ensure coverage is as expansive as possible.
The Head of State had made a commitment since 2005 for the establishment of a channel solely for this purpose and in January of this year, the IRO had agreed to the setting up of a board of directors, and had crafted a model for equitable distribution of air time amongst the various bodies.
Many religious leaders see the channel as a medium and a tool to fortify the very important role religious organisations have been playing in Guyana for peace, harmony, tolerance and the voice of moral authority.
It will be the first such channel to be broadcasting in Guyana coming on the heels of the Guyana education channel that was launched in April to revolutionise the delivery of education.
The President has been charging religious leaders to continue the work for peace and harmony in Guyana, and to repudiate any attempts made by persons to incite racial tension, as Guyana prepares for its Regional and National elections.