State launches radio station at Lethem

By Shabna Rahman On In Guyana News |
Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan speaking on the first radio programme after the launch, along with Minister of Indigenous People’s Affairs, Sydney Allicock (centre) and Minister of Public Communications, Cathy Hughes.
Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan speaking on the first radio programme after the launch, along with Minister of Indigenous People’s Affairs, Sydney Allicock (centre) and Minister of Public Communications, Cathy Hughes.

With the commissioning of Lethem 95.1 FM yesterday, residents of that community would be able to listen live to what is happening during the Golden Jubilee celebrations in Georgetown.

Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan speaking on the first radio programme after the launch, along with Minister of Indigenous People’s Affairs, Sydney Allicock (centre) and Minister of Public Communications, Cathy Hughes.
Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan speaking on the first radio programme after the launch, along with Minister of Indigenous People’s Affairs, Sydney Allicock (centre) and Minister of Public Communications, Cathy Hughes.

Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo who travelled to Region 9 for the commissioning of the radio station, which would be transmitting through the state-owned National Communications Network (NCN), said it was a promise in the APNU+AFC manifesto to bring broadcasting to the hinterland and was happy that it was ready in time for the jubilee.

He welcomed the mayor of Bon Fim, Lisete Spies to the occasion and thank the people of the community for supporting the radio station, which would give them the opportunity to