Disinformation has to be countered with facts -Press Association

In its statement, the GPA noted that the challenges and changes being faced by journalists especially in a media landscape that is affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Disinformation has to be countered with facts  -Press Association

As media workers across Guyana join in observing World Press Freedom Day, the Guyana Press Association believes that the need is now more than ever for disinformation to be countered by facts and data, adding that “safety is being extended to include protection from a deadly pandemic, and bias and the compromising of standards must be met by a commitment to truth and honesty”.

In its statement, the GPA noted that the challenges and changes being faced by journalists especially in a media landscape that is affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

“All of the features of this new media landscape now conspire to challenge the way we do our work, and the manner in which we ought to remain committed to its core values of balance, independence and fairness”, the GPA said.

The Press Association noted that with the changing landscape, there is now deeper and increased commitment to the procession and independent media workers will be prepared to look more critically at changing circumstances.

According to the GPA, “our media community knows, this has been no easy journey. We have found among our ranks, some of the most devoted, conscientious colleagues you will come across anywhere. Journalists, photographers, videographers, editors sometimes defy all odds and obstacles to bring potentially life-changing news and information to our audiences.”

This year’s World’s Press Freedom Day is being observed under the theme “Journalism without Fear or Favour”.

The local press body said the the Press Freedom Day observance is coming at a time when there is no sleeping on the job when roles are continuously being redefined for media workers.

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