September 19, 2008
Consultation on Sponsorship Rules
Consultation on Sponsorship Rules Circular 20/05 dated 18th March 2005 provides that:“(2) It is allowed to identify a sponsor not only at the beginning and at the end of the programme but also when the programme is interrupted by advertising breaks. In terms of paragraph 13 of the Third Schedule, a period of at least 20 minutes must elapse between each successive advertising break ...
September 17, 2008
Broadcasting Authority Policy on Short-Term Community Radio Licences
Broadcasting Authority Policy on Short-TermCommunity Radio Licences The Authority would like to clarify its own policy on short-term community radio licences.1.Short-term community radio licences will not be issued for a term that exceeds one month.2.The station’s programme schedule should focus on the particular event for which the licence is sought such as in the case of a parish feast...
August 11, 2008
FIFA World Cup 2010 Qualification Match: Albania vs Malta
Circular 34/08Circular to all Television Stations FIFA World Cup 2010 Qualification Match: Albania vs Malta The Authority has received a request from Melita Cable plc to acquire the television rights of this match to be played on 10th September 2008.In terms of law, free-to-air television broadcasters are entitled to acquire such rights. However, if these stations do not opt for suc...
August 11, 2008
Revision of Broadcasting Authority Requirements as to Standards and Practice applicable to News Bulletins and Current Affairs Programmes
Revision of Broadcasting Authority Requirements as toStandards and Practice applicable toNews Bulletins and Current Affairs ProgrammesBackgroundIn May 2004, following a lengthy process of consultation, the Broadcasting Authority had issued a set of guidelines on the production of news bulletins and current affairs programmes for the purpose of self regulation by local broadcasting stations. H...
July 10, 2008
Digital Radio
Media Release 53/08Digital RadioFollowing media release 48/08 dated 23rd June 2008, the Authority has approved the addition of new digital radio stations on the DAB + Platform.The position as at 10th July 2008 is that the Authority has authorised the rebroadcasting of 36 foreign digital radio stations, the simulcasting of 11 nationwide analogue radio stations and of one community radio statio...