ONLINE news entity Demerara Waves on Friday received its radio licence from the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) and hopes to go on air from next year.

News Talk Radio will be broadcast on 103.1 on the FM Band in the primary zone and is expected to come online in the first quarter of next year, according to publisher of Demerara Waves, Denis Chabrol,

Chabrol was granted the licence along with several other broadcasters at a distribution ceremony, following a luncheon with broadcasters at the Herdmanston Lodge. News Talk Radio joins 10 other radio broadcasters in Guyana.

Chabrol noted his elation over receiving the licence.
“I am very excited. We’ve done a lot of technical work to ensure our plans are in keeping with international standards. I just want to emphasise that we shall abide by all internationally recognised technical and programme production, journalism and presentation standards,” Chabrol said.

Chabrol would not say what are some of the types of programming that the station will focus on, but did note that “broadcasting is more than just receiving content.”