Hinterland residents trained in foundational radio broadcasting, media communications

Several more residents of hinterland communities have benefited from foundationalradio broadcasting training as part of a national effort to bolster media andcommunication in remote areas and empower local voices.

The Department of Information and Public Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister,which is spearheading the initiative, recently completed training programmes inBartica, Region 7 (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), and Orealla, Region 6 (East Berbice-Corentyne). This initiative aims to strengthen community communication systems,foster local content creation, and enhance information dissemination to underservedareas.

To date, the OPM team has also visited the communities of Lethem, where residentsfrom Annai participated, and Aishalton, both in Region 9 (Upper Takutu-UpperEssequibo), as well as Mabaruma, Region 1 (Barima-Waini).

Participants were trained in the fundamentals of radio broadcasting, includingstorytelling, on-air presentation, and technical operations, equipping them withessential skills to operate community radio stations effectively.

The hinterland radio training programme is a pivotal step in bridging thecommunication gap between remote communities and the rest of the country.

Earlier this year, over 100 persons benefited from the department's Media andCommunication Academy held in Georgetown, where several participants excelledand received offers to join both private and state media entities.