Press Release
PR 03/18-en
7 th August 2018
Memorandum of Understand between the Broadcasting Authority Malta
and Cyprus Radio Television Authority
A delegation from the Cyprus Radio Television Authority met the Chairman and other officials of the Broadcasting Authority Malta to sign a new Memorandum of Understanding enhancing cooperation between the two entities.
At this meeting, held at the offices of the Broadcasting Authority last month, the Authorities discussed key issues that they can collaborate on owing to similarities between the two countries.
Dr. Rona Petri Kassapi and Mr Neophytos Epaminondas, the President and the Director of the Cyprus Broadcasting Authority respectively, met with the Chairman, Mr Martin Micallef, Chief Executive, Dr Joanna Spiteri, Secretary of the Board of the Broadcasting Authority, Dr Simon Manicolo and the Head of Monitoring, Mr. Randolph Micallef.
A number of regulations that the two authorities are concerned with were discussed. Amongst these are the advertising to minors, regulations on alcoholic beverages, and gambling advertising. The Broadcasting Authority Malta will be assisting the Cypriot regulatory authority on these issues.
Other issues which small regulatory authorities are concerned, about involve due diligence and enforcement procedures, particularly when licensing television stations and processing applications for satellite television licences. The Cyprus Radio Television Authority will be assisting the Malta Broadcasting Authority on these topics.
It was also agreed that the two Authorities will be assisting each other in other areas especially in the implementation of the new broadcasting Directive of the European Union in the near future.
The new Directive will also provide the Broadcasting Authority with an opportunity for reflection and consultation to update the Broadcasting Act and subsidiary legislation. This process should lead to the consolidation of broadcasting legislation to better reflect today's society and the needs of operators in the industry without sacrificing values, principles and practices. Despite the passing of time, these remain the foundation of a mature and evolved society.
(left to right) Dr. Rona Petri Kassapi, President; Mr Neophytos Epaminondas, Director of the Cyprus Radio Television Authority; Dr Simon Manicolo (centre), Secretary of the Board; Dr Joanna Spiteri, Chief Executive; and
Mr. Randolph Micallef, Head of Monitoring of the Broadcasting Authority.