By Saskia Warrick
In a landmark move, the Offices of the Prime Minister of Guyana and Jamaica have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to foster collaboration in media, mass communication, and public affairs.
The significance of the MOU signed between Guyana and Jamaica emphasizes its role in enhancing information dissemination, combating misinformation, and leveraging social and new media for public benefit.
The MOU facilitates knowledge exchange between the two countries, enabling them to address the challenges posed by misinformation and disinformation effectively.
Public Affairs Minister Kwame McCoy highlights the MOU’s potential to bridge communication sector gaps, foster project development, and streamline information delivery to the public, ultimately promoting transparency and accountability.
Jamaican Minister of Information, Robert Morgan, echoes the sentiment, emphasizing the pivotal role of media in safeguarding public interest.
He underscores the partnership’s importance in enabling both countries to learn from each other’s experiences and enhance their media landscapes.
Furthermore, Minister Morgan’s tour of Guyana’s National Communications Network (NCN) underscores Jamaica’s admiration for Guyana’s dynamic public and private media scene, setting the stage for deeper collaboration and mutual learning.