Guyana Learning Channel

Guyana Learning Channel
CountryGuyana
Broadcast areaNational
HeadquartersGeorgetown
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format480i (NTSC) and (ATSC)
Ownership
OwnerGuyana Learning Channel Trust (Ministry of Education)
Sister channelsGLC TV, GLC Jr., GLC Elementary, GLC Teen, GLC Plus, GLC Discover, GLC Elevate
History
LaunchedApril 1, 2011
Former namesETBS, TLC Guyana
Links
Websitehttps://guyanalearningchannel.com
Availability
Terrestrial
Over the air (Analog - Georgetown)29/80
Over the air (Analog - Port Kaituma)10
Over the air (Analog - Essequibo)10
Over the air (Analog - Mabaruma)3
Over the air (Analog - Bartica)3
Over the air (Analog - Orealla)10
Over the air (Analog - Corentyne)3 and 24
Over the air (Analog - New Amsterdam)3
Over the air (Analog - Linden)10
Over the air (Analog - Kwakwani)10

The Guyana Learning Channel (GLC) is a network of six digital educational television channels and one analog in Guyana owned by the Guyana Learning Channel Trust, which, in turn, is owned by the Ministry of Education. The channels broadcast mainly educational programs; feature films are also broadcast in prime time, followed by a repeat of the daytime schedule.[1]

History

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The Ministry of Education announced the creation of GLC on September 16, 2010,[2] and launched it on April 1, 2011,[3] initially with the bulk of its programming coming from abroad, being criticized for the lack of relevant local content.[4] A five-year contract with Television Guyana was signed in 2010 to carry the signal nationwide by satellite.[5] Around May, its signal expanded to Berbice on channel 3, fed by satellite, prone to periodic interruptions.[6]

Beginning in June 2016, the channel started carrying "programmes of national interest", among them being agricultural programs.[7] As of 2013, it had owned 20 satellite dishes, 16 dish stands, 17 antennas, 17 receivers and installation by means of nearly $7 million coming from TVG.[8]

In 2020, GLC's coverage area in the hinterland increased significantly, enabling its wide coverage in areas with limited internet reach.[9][10] From April 2021, it was made available in Region Nine.[11]

In June 2021, the channel premiered Whiz Kids to prepare Grade Six students for the National Assessment.[12] On September 16, 2023, the network premiered The Amazing World of Cho, a local animated series featuring a girl from the hinterland.[13]

Network

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As of early 2025:[14]

Analog stations

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Digital stations

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    • GLC Elementary | DTV Channel 24-32
    • GLC Elevate | DTV Channel 24-36
    • GLC Discover | DTV Channel 24-40
    • GLC Plus | DTV Channel 24-44
    • GLC Teen | DTV Channel 24-48
    • GLC Jr. | DTV Channel 24-52

Coverage area

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  • 42 Miles up Potaro Road
  • 47 Miles
  • 58 Miles
  • Aroaima
  • Anarika
  • Arakaka
  • Bartica to Puruni
  • Bethany
  • Black Bush Polder
  • Bom Fin
  • Brighton
  • Bush Lot
  • Campbell Town
  • Christmas Falls
  • Coomacka
  • Charity to River Mouth
  • Essequibo Islands
  • Five Star
  • Georgetown to Long Creek
  • Glasgow
  • Great Falls
  • Hiwa
  • Hururu
  • Itaballi
  • Johanna
  • Joanna
  • Kabakaburi
  • Kokrike
  • Kwakwani
  • Lanaballi
  • Linden to Rockstone
  • Lizard Point
  • Lesbeholden
  • Macushi Village
  • Mahaicony to No. Forty-Five, Corentyne
  • Makouria (GDF Army Base)
  • Malali
  • Mango Landing to Blackwater
  • Mara
  • Maria Elizabeth
  • Matthew’s Ridge
  • Mibicuri
  • Mibicuri
  • Micobie
  • Molson Creek to Rose Hall
  • Moo Moo
  • Mountain Point
  • Muritaro
  • Nappi
  • New Amsterdam to De Velde
  • Nieuw Nickerie
  • Old England
  • Parishara
  • Parika to Mahaicony
  • Parika to Winiperu
  • Port Kaituma
  • Pubu
  • Resource
  • Rose Hall
  • Rockstone
  • Saxacalli
  • Santa Mission
  • Sand Hills
  • Seba
  • Sherima
  • St. Cuthbert’s Mission
  • St. Ignatius
  • St. Monica
  • Supenaam to Buck Hall
  • Supenaam to Charity
  • Tain
  • Tumatumari
  • Unamco
  • Wairuni
  • Wakapau
  • Yakusari

Channels

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The Guyana Learning Channel network includes the following digital channels:[15]

  • GLC Junior (Channel 24-52): A channel for preschoolers that offers engaging stories, nursery rhymes, and interactive early learning activities designed to spark creativity and curiosity.
  • GLC Elementary (Channel 24-32): Tailored for primary students, this channel combines academic instruction, scientific exploration, and interactive games to create an engaging educational experience.
  • GLC Teen (Channel 24-48): Targeted at secondary students, this channel provides exam preparation resources, competitive challenges, and discussions on topics relevant to young minds.
  • GLC Plus (Channel 24-44): A celebration of Guyanese culture, history, folklore, and national development, bringing the nation’s past, present, and future to life.
  • GLC Discover (Channel 24-40): A hub for science, industry insights, career exploration, and skill development, encouraging learners to look beyond traditional classrooms.
  • GLC Elevate (Channel 24-36): Focused on adult learners, this channel offers literacy programs, vocational training, DIY skills, and opportunities for personal development.


Cable availability

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  • Atlantic Cable:
    • GLC TV - Channel 8
  • ENet:
    • GLC TV – Channel 9
    • GLC Jr. – Channel 10
    • GLC Elementary – Channel 11
    • GLC Teen – Channel 12
    • GLC Plus – Channel 13
    • GLC Discover – Channel 14
    • GLC Elevate – Channel 15
  • Air Link TV Guyana
    • GLC TV - Channel 4
  • Northwest TV
    • GLC TV

Criticism and controversies

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Lack of local programming

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Since the beginning, GLC was heavily dependent on foreign programming, with its local output being heavily limited. In its first few weeks on air, such output largely consisted of brief segments, such as one where schoolchildren sang Guyanese patriotic songs.[4] The channel at the time also lacked efficient methods of contacting, such as a lack of website and phone number.[6]

Quality of local programming

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On the night of September 24, 2014, a program about maths was criticized in a letter to Stabroek News where the teacher used a flip chart which, according to the complaint, failed to convey its subject matter effectively.[16]

Swearing controversy

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The channel was put into hot water by Guyanese netizens on October 12, 2020, after airing a video called "English Abbreviations", in which the swear word fuck (as in the expression "what the fuck") was repeated eight times.[3] The channel apologized for the airing of the video and an investigation was launched.[17]

Programming

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Note: This list only contains foreign series and not local programming.

GLC Digital Channels

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GLC Analog

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References

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  1. ^ "Guyana Learning Channel TV Program Guide!". education.gov.gy. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
  2. ^ "Gov't to set up 24-hour Learning Channel". Starbroek News.
  3. ^ a b Stabroek News. "Intolerable". Stabroek News. Retrieved 2025-03-23.
  4. ^ a b "The Learning Channel?". Starbroek News. June 20, 2011.
  5. ^ "TVG got $185M contract for Learning Channel". Starbroek News.
  6. ^ a b "Guyana Learning Channel needs local content, pizzazz". Stabroek News. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
  7. ^ "Learning channel to broadcast programmes of national interest". Starbroek News.
  8. ^ "Learning Channel purchased $7M in equipment, services from TVG". Stabroek News. August 8, 2013.
  9. ^ "Learning Channel filling gap for students without internet access". Stabroek News. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
  10. ^ "Education Minister in hinterland outreach". Stabroek News. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
  11. ^ "Learning Channel now accessible in Region Nine schools". Stabroek News. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
  12. ^ "Learning Channel launches 'Whiz Kids' game show to boost NGSA preparations". Stabroek News. Retrieved 2025-03-23.
  13. ^ "Learning Channel debuts "The Amazing World of Cho"". Stabroek News. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
  14. ^ "List of Cable, Television and Radio Broadcasters" (PDF). Guyana National Broadcasting Authority. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
  15. ^ "GLC Launches Six New Digital Channels to Transform Education Nationwide". Ministry of Education Guyana. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
  16. ^ "Learning Channel maths programme was not effective". Stabroek News. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
  17. ^ "Investigation launched into inappropriate broadcast on Learning Channel". INews Guyana. Retrieved 2025-03-23.
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