(j) efficiency and economy in the provision of
broadcasting services;
(k) the extent to which the applicant is deter
mined and has planned to train local staff in
matters concerning radio or television
broadcasting;
(l) any other matter as the
consider necessary.
Grant or refusal
of a
broadcasting
licence
Authority may
232. (1) Where the Authority is satisfied that a par
ticular applicant meets the requirements of this Act
for a licensee it shall advise the Minister to grant
him or her a license in the prescribed form and
subject to payment of the prescribed fee.
(2) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this
Act, where the Authority is of the opinion that, by
granting an application, the attainment of the
objective of promoting a diverse range of radio and
television broadcasting services and the plural
nature of The Gambian culture may be impeded,
the Authority may advise the Minister to refuse an
application.
(3) The Minister shall, on the grant of a
broadcasting licence, inform the applicant and
publish notice of the decision in the Gazette and in
any newspaper published in The Gambia.
Duration and
renewal of a
broadcasting
licence
233. (1) A broadcasting licence shall be issued for
such period as the Minister may determine, but
which shall not
(a) in the case of a radio broadcasting licence,
exceed three years;
(b) in the case of a television broadcasting
licence, exceed five years.
(2) The Minister may on application by a licensee
renew a licence on its expiry for such period not
exceeding five years as it may determine.
(3) An application for the renewal of a licence shall
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