Historical Events tagged with "local control"
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Guyana Nationalizes Broadcasting Service
The nationalization of the British Guiana Broadcasting Service in Guyana marked a significant shift in media control. This move was part of a broader strategy to assert local authority over key industries post-independence. With the government under the People’s Progressive Party, led by Prime Minister Forbes Burnham, the transition aimed to enhance national identity and control over information dissemination. The service was transitioned into what would become the National Communications Network, allowing for greater local ownership and input in broadcasting.
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