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Kool 103.3FM
Focused on urban and Caribbean music. News, advertising, chat, live stream, and contact information. www.koolfm103.com
Radio Anguilla
Established by the British Government in 1969 to entertain troops and other personnel, Radio Anguilla has emerged as a predominant community radio company that informs, educates and entertains the people of the Anguilla. In April 1976, the station was handed over to the Government of Anguilla and became known as the Department of Information and Broadcasting.
On the broadcast side, Radio Anguilla is a commercial operation, providing some 18 hours of local programming to the island each day. This includes music, news, commercials, talk shows and discussion programmes and other community based content. Radio Anguilla plays a key support role by helping the Ministry of Health and public sector bodies and NGOs spearhead HIV/AIDS initiatives to increase awareness and coverage of HIV/AIDS and stimulate dialogue and debate on the issues. This is done through interviews, PSA’s, discussions, news stories and feature items. Each year leading up to World AIDS Day in December, the station produces and airs a series of PSA’s, programs and interviews on the topic of HIV/AIDS. On World AIDS Day, the station devotes its entire day’s programming to the topic of HIV/AIDS with full on-air coverage of HIV/AIDS-related activities including health fairs, school marches and talks, as well as interviews and discussions.
On the information side, Radio Anguilla is complemented by the Government Information Service (GIS). The GIS, which consists of press and radio, is the official communications arm of the Government of Anguilla. This Department is responsible for the dissemination of public information to the various news media and the general public. The GIS highlights and elucidates various government policies, plans, programmes and projects. Duties include coverage of House of Assembly and other public events and press conferences and briefings for Ministers, Permanent Secretaries and other top public officials.
Kreative Communications Network
Kreative Communications Network (KCN) commenced production and airing of Anguilla Diary Magazine on October 1st 1996 as a 15 minutes programme of Public Announcements, Information, Cultural activities and Community happenings in Anguilla, Monday to Fridays on Network community channel 9, one of two local television channels that existed then. Today, KCN is the main producer of local programming and facilitates productions from the Caribbean Broadcasting Union, JCD & Associates TnT, Island Life Styles Tv Inc. Bds., and other Caribbean Islands and Guyana when Productions are available. It also facilitated UK Today from the BBC which is now out of production. KCN showcases and supports local and regional sports, in its weekly Productions “KCN Diary Sports”.
Antigua & Barbuda Broadcasting Service
The Antigua & Barbuda Broadcasting Service (ABS) is the government-owned national radio and television service for Antigua and Barbuda. ABS is located within the Ministry of Information alongside the Government Information Service (GIS).
ABS Radio and Television creates diverse, local programming and news for residents of Antigua and Barbuda and nationals around the world. ABS television also operates a government information channel that provides residents of Antigua and Barbuda with important government information and also promotes tourism related services.
ABS recently acquired of nearly half a million EC dollars worth of new video and recording equipment and is taking steps to improve the selection and quality of programs, including the live broadcast of more current affairs productions and live sports events. ABS television and radio broadcasts are also available online.
Broadcasting Corporation of the Bahamas
The Broadcasting Corporation of the Bahamas, which is considered the national broadcaster in the Bahamas, is a quasi government organization with a public service mandate. There are four radio stations and one television station that make up the ZNS radio and television network.
Three of the Corporation’s four radio stations are based in New Providence and one of those stations is a gospel AM station that reaches the New Providence audience exclusively. The FM station (Power 104.5), which caters primarily to youth and young adult audiences, was originally exclusive to Nassau, but has now expanded and can be heard in the majority of islands in the northwest Bahamas. The AM station 1540, known as the National Voice, is designed to cover the northwest, central and southern islands of the country. The AM station 810 in Freeport covers the Northern islands of the chain and during the major newscasts and certain programs joins with 1540 AM to cover all of the Bahamas.
The Broadcasting Corporation of the Bahamas is known primarily for its news programming on radio and television and its coverage of major national events such as the opening of parliament, the annual independence celebrations and political conventions. The Corporation is also seeking to develop new local, regional and national programs that contribute to the social, cultural and educational development of people in the Bahamas, the socio-cultural and economic development of the society and the strengthening democracy.
The Corporation has played a vital role working with the Ministry of Health through its various agencies to help educate Bahamians about the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The Corporation has produced programs on both radio and television and news reporters produce stories related on HIV/AIDS, attending seminars, workshops and conferences to help deepen their knowledge of the disease. The Broadcasting Corporation of the Bahamas has also worked closely with the health care professionals to develop a sustained PSA campaign on both radio and television.
Barbados Broadcasting Authority
The Barbados Broadcasting Authority is a division of the Prime Minister’s Office within the Government of Barbados. The Broadcasting Authority oversees and regulates broadcasting in Barbados, upholding standards of quality on radio and television. The Broadcasting Authority works closely with the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation as well as the country’s private, commercial broadcast media.
Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation
The Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) is a leading media organization located in Barbados. CBC Radio went on the air on December 15, 1963, in a market where there were an estimated 25,000 private radios in the island. One year later, on December 15, 1964, the developing media company launched the first Barbadian TV service. The CBC now operates three radio stations each with a specific target – 98.1 FM (The One) is aimed at the young segment; Q 100.7 FM (Quality) has a community format; and 900 AM CBC (the Caribbean’s Best Connection), which is also mirrored on 94.7 FM, boasts a 100% Caribbean format. The CBC also operates one free television station (CBC TV 8), one subscription television service (Multi Choice TV) that offers 71 video channels, and a website.
CBC TV’s programming has been a mix of international and local shows with a greater emphasis today being placed on local programming. In early years, the CBC had a primarily news focus; however, quickly moved to incorporate local shows like Studio Party, Bus Yuh Brain, Partners In Profit, Famous Barbadians, Footprints In The Sand and Time To Sing. Today, the CBC’s dynamic shows include Mornin’ Barbados, Chat Room, Head On, Line & Length, Book Talk and the People’s Business, in addition to a variety of locally produced entertainment and educational shows.
The CBC launched its website, www.cbc.bb, in April 2005. The site caters to Barbadians abroad who wish to stay in touch with the island as well as an increasing number of Bajans who use the internet as their primary news service. The Evening news package is available on demand for users. In addition, every local and regional news story for the past year is available online. The most popular CBC TV productions such as Head On and Line and Length are available on the website for viewing on demand. The site streams 98.1 FM (The One) 24 hours day. 900 AM and 100.7 FM will soon be streaming. During national festivals and times of national importance, the website streams live television coverage.
The CBC is a developing station with a vision of excellence. It is focused on the importance of technological development, marketing strategies and customer service as key elements of obtaining its objectives especially in the face of globalization. CBC strives to ensure its programming is relevant within the tenets of broadcasting; to educate, inform and entertain. True to its slogan the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation stays ‘In Touch’.
Creative Junction
Creative Junction is the foremost video, web and audio production company in Barbados. At the center of today’s electronic broadcast media, they are a one-stop shop for audio, video and web production. Creative Junction has won a host of awards including the coveted Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) best regional television commercial three years in a row, and best regional radio commercial for the past two years.
Creative Junction has a long history of producing award-winning work in the area of HIV/AIDS. Working alongside Bowie Cross Agency, their PSA for the National HIV/AIDS Commission, entitled "Use a Condom," won the prestigious CBU award for best television PSA for 2004. Creative Junction’s portfolio of advertisements include a PSA for “Crop Over 2005,” an "Open Your Heart" television commercial, a children's AIDS awareness advertisement entitled "Positive Choices," and a montage of AIDS awareness photographs that were used during “Crop Over” events. Creative Junction has also recorded a number of events for the National HIV/AIDS Commission and produced archival recordings.
Creative Junction is a formidable force in audiovisual production with top-of-the-line equipment and an outstanding staff skilled in superior editing work and advanced motion graphics. Their clients demand a high standard of video production, want film-like quality, and expect superior advertisements at an attractive price. With its international quality work, Creative Junction continues to raise the bar in audiovisual production excellence.
Starcom Network Inc.
For over seventy years, since the first subscriber connected to Cable Radio on April 2, 1935, STARCOM Network Inc. has been shining over Barbados in many different ways. STARCOM started with a radio service called Radio Distribution. Early in 1951, the company was taken over by Rediffusion Services Ltd., a subsidiary of Overseas Rediffusion Ltd. of London. Rediffusion’s innovation enabled it to blaze countless trails in the broadcast media, from radio relays in the early days to the full-fledged dynamic broadcasting services of today.
Today, STARCOM leads the commercial broadcasting industry in Barbados. STARCOM prides itself in providing its clients with the finest advertising products and services. STARCOM is highly capable in commercial production, as well, STARCOM is equipped and designed to provide the best acoustics and sound quality along with state-of-the-art mixing consoles, recorders, CD playback, digital hard drives and DAT facilities. One studio can hold an audience of 75.
STARCOM can boast to having the number one, two, three and four stations in the market (Systems Survey, October 2004). VOB 92.9 offers call-ins and thought-provoking news programming, HOTT 95.3 FM plays the hottest music, LOVE 104 FM provides a romantic flavor while GOSPEL 790 AM provides spiritual solace in both music and programming.
STARCOM Networks News is the common service news, sports and public affairs department of the STARCOM Network stations. Its mandate is to bring information of relevance to the Barbadian community at home and abroad in a timely, accurate, fair and balanced manner. As a privately owned and operated entity, STARCOM Network News is an independent voice in the Barbadian political environment, encouraging diverging perspectives on a variety of issues both within its News and Sportscasts as well as our two daily general Call-In programs - Down To Brass Tacks and Tell It Like It Is.
Great Belize Productions
Great Belize Productions Ltd. (GBP) began operations as a small video production facility in 1982, less than one year after the introduction of television to Belize. With a staff never numbering more than five people, it specialized in producing commercials, documentaries and corporate promotions for airing on the rapidly proliferating number of "pirate " stations. In 1991, GBP was granted a broadcasting license by the government and became the nation's first television station with its own production capability.
Since that time, broadcasting on Channel 5 from Belize City and repeating on different frequencies throughout the country, Great Belize Television has become Belize's leading television station and foremost provider of local and regional programming. Operating with a staff of 20, the station has gained an international reputation for producing high quality work from very limited resources.
Great Belize Productions Ltd. is a privately held company incorporated under the laws of Belize. Primary shareholders include the family of Stewart and Lita Krohn, BHI Corporation and several other Belizean individuals and companies.
Inter-Island Communications, Ltd.
In April 2004, Inter-Island Communications, Ltd was granted a license by Telecommunications Minister of Bermuda, Renee Webb. In July of that year, the company launched the radio station Hott 1075. The station features an around-the-clock schedule with an impressive line-up of local DJs and Bermuda personalities to lead programming including a live talk show hosted each Sunday evening by former Government Cabinet Minister David Burch. The main focus of the station, however, is music and it aims to bring listeners a wide range of such programming including hip hop, R&B, inspirational, gospel and reggae.
To listen to the station online, visit http://www.hott1075.bm/
Instituto Cubano de Radio y Television
Dominica Broadcasting Corporation
Providing the nation and beyond with top quality programming and news aimed at educating, informing and entertaining. http://www.dbcradio.net
Corporacion Estatal de Radio y Television (CERTV)
The Dominican Republic Radio and Television Corporation includes Channel 4, Quisqueya TV, Dominicana FM, Quisqueya FM, Radio Santo Domingo 620 AM, and the Center for Communications Studies. http://www.certvdominicana.com/
Grenada Broadcasting Network
The Grenada Broadcasting Network (GBN) is made up of Klassic Radio AM/FM, SUN 98.5 FM and GBN TV. The Caribbean Communications Network Limited (CCN) and the Government of Grenada incorporated the company on January 6, 1998. CCN owns 60% of the company and the government owns 40%. Previously, the company was called the Grenada Broadcasting Corporation and was fully owned by the government of Grenada.
The GBN is involved in the production and broadcast of local, regional and international radio and television programming and is the acknowledged media leader in the state of Grenada. GBN has always given pride of place to social issues, including HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS issues are highlighted in daily radio and TV newscasts and in full-length programs. Public Service Announcements on HIV/AIDS from various local, regional and international sources are also regularly aired.
Grenada Cablevision
Grenada Cablevision Ltd is the provider of cable television service to Grenada and Carriacou. Community Channel 6 (CC6) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Grenada Cablevision Ltd. CC6 was launched August 1992 with the aim of providing quality local productions to viewers and preserving the local culture and heritage.
Programs at CC6 are planned and developed to cover everyday life and other issues that impact on the lives of people at every level of society. This is reflected in the nature of daily newscast and weekly programs like Village Beat, Health Watch, You Decide, Finance Matters, Heart of the Matter, Festivals, Ceremonies, etc, where community life is exposed from various angles.
CC6 also aims to preserve, promote and enhance the cultural, spiritual and recreational traditions of Grenada and the Caribbean, while informing and educating on new challenges and opportunities as they arise. With this mandate, CC6 is at the forefront with issues like HIV/AIDS, and strives to ensure that any information, and especially new information on the disease, is quickly and accurately disseminated to viewers. HIV/AIDS programming is not limited to World Aids Day or other observations of this nature; rather, programs like Health Watch revisit the topic of HIV/AIDS from time to time.
National Communications Network, Inc.
National Communications Network, Inc. (NCN) was established on March 1, 2004 with the merging of the Guyana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) and the Guyana Television Broadcasting Company Limited (GTV). The Guyana Government acquired GBC, formerly the British Guiana Broadcasting Service in 1979. NCN is run and operated by the government of Guyana.
NCN operates two national radio stations, the Voice of Guyana and 98.1 Hot FM, and one community radio station, Radio Paiwomak. Radio Paiwomak operates in rural Guyana with a largely indigenous audience. The Voice of Guyana and 98.1 Hot FM are also streamed live online at www.homeviewguyana.com. NCN also operates TV Channel 11.
CECOSIDA
CECOSIDA is a national network of committed journalists and communicators against AIDS. CECOSIDA was created by POZ Foundation in 1999. Since 2002, CECOSIDA has become independent, sustainable and responsible for its own fund raising. CECOSIDA has organized HIV/AIDS-related promotion and education activities, participated in various events, and in 2003, became an active member of the National AIDS Commission (CCM) BCC cluster of the USG-TEAM in Haiti.
CECOSIDA has become a leader in the area of mass communication against the spread of HIV/AIDS in Haiti. CECOSIDA has been working on HIV/AIDS prevention in partnership with Ministry of Public Health and several international organizations in Haiti and members of the Country Coordination Mechanism (CCM). CECOSIDA is governed by an elected board and staffed with five full time devoted employees and 15 volunteers throughout the country. Since 1999, CECOSIDA has been very active in Port-au-Prince and in the provinces. Activities include radio programs, training seminars for journalists and PLWA, and community mobilization. With 127 members in all 10 geographical areas, CECOSIDA and its partners carry out media campaigns and outreach activities to communities most affected by HIV/AIDS.
Before the creation of CECOSIDA, there were only 40 articles written on HIV/AIDS in Le Nouvelliste, the most important daily newspaper in Haiti, over the three year period of 1997-1999. By comparison, during the last 12 months, journalists from CECOSIDA have authored more than 200 stories on HIV/AIDS in the different papers. CECOSIDA also has a weekly column in TICKET youth magazine and several radio broadcasts in Port-au-Prince, Cap-Haitian, Jacmel and Jeremie. CECOSIDA has conducted media campaigns on delay and abstinence with funding from USAID. CECOSIDA has also developed an expertise in journalism training and press production about public health in Haiti. CECOSIDA conducts and provides seminars for journalists on reporting on HIV/AIDS, published a reporting guide for journalists on HIV/AIDS and has offered training for mobile DJ’s and radio DJ’s.
CECOSIDA has worked with public drivers in Port-au-Prince to distribute 1,000 music tapes and T-shirts on HIV/AIDS prevention. CECOSIDA also organized several direct and mobile communication campaigns on HIV/AIDS in public open markets in Port-au-Prince targeting underserved populations. These initiatives took place in Marche Salomon, Marche en Bas, Delmas 32 and Carrefour Feuilles.
Thousands of merchants, mostly women, participated in these programs in which CECOSIDA played music for 30 minutes, then video-clips, then a film documentary on HIV/AIDS and other public health subjects.
Haiti National Television
Haiti National Television (HNT) was founded on December 23, 1979 under the supervision of the Ministry for Information and Coordination. In 1987, it was combined with the National Radio to form the Haiti National Radio and Television (HNRT), only later to return to its original name. In 1995, HMT was transferred under the supervision of the newly created Ministry of Culture. HNT is government run and operated.
HNT’s mission is to (1) to take part in the formal and abstract education of the population within the framework of the State’s objectives; (2) to inform the public of the activities of the organizations of the State; (3) to promote the national culture; and (4) to guarantee the free expression of the ideas in line with the progress and the development of the country.
Creative Production and Training Centre
The Creative Production & Training Centre Limited (CPTC) which began operations in April 1984, under the Companies Act, is a publicly owned multimedia facility in the heart of Kingston, Jamaica. It is an extensively equipped television production house with a skilled and professional team of writers, producers, directors, videographers and technical crew capable of producing content for close-circuit usage or for high quality broadcast programming. It is also an accredited training institution in media skills and via CTV, a cable content provider.
The CPTC aims to celebrate the rich Caribbean cultural heritage and to enhance the creative skills of Jamaicans, as a means of inspiring the nation and improving the global of cultural images and meaningful information. It also has one of the largest Television studios in the Caribbean fully equipped with studio lights, cameras, control room etc; editing facilities; a fully equipped mobile production unit ready to move anywhere island wide for outside broadcasts; audio dubbing facilities; portable equipment for electronic field production and a master control area.
CPTC is also recognized as a first class hands-on media training facility with excellent courses and international workshops for media practitioners and those interested in pursuing a career in the media. It is one of the few media companies in Jamaica which can provide the necessary infrastructure for overseas filmmakers wishing to film in Jamaica.
Visit CPTC online at www.creativetvjamaica.com
CVM Communications Group
The CVM Communications Group consists of two television stations, CVM Television Limited (CVM TV) and its cable affiliate CVM Plus; a radio station, Hot 102-FM; and two newspapers, X-News and the Teen Herald. The CVM Communications Group is part of the UGI group of companies.
CVM Television Limited (CVM TV) was incorporated in Jamaica on July 31, 1990 and was granted a license to operate in March 1991. CVM TV began providing commercial television services in March 1993. CVM-TV competes in a three-station market and is considered the leading television station. CVM TV enjoys 49% share of the market, broadcasting a full 24 hours of planned programming each day. The channel broadcasts a mix of news, sports and current affairs along with soaps, local programming and drama features. The company is also the recipient of several National and International awards for its comprehensive and investigative coverage of News, Sports, Current Affairs and Entertainment.
CVM TV offers a variety of attractive and competitive services to its advertisers and viewers and strives to improve on its productivity, efficiency and the effectiveness of services to the public. Today, CVM TV has a Board of 11 Directors and a Company Secretary, five departments with a staff of 136, and a subsidiary company, CVM Productions Ltd. CVM TV provides island-wide coverage with transmitters in all 14 Parishes. CVM TV is fully computerized in all departments, introduced Closed Captioned for the hearing impaired, and have been on the Internet since December 1995, where nightly News is updated for the international audience.
X-News is a weekly tabloid that began in February 1993 in response to popular demand for a newspaper that keeps in touch with the daily lives of the masses of the population, to who mainstream newspapers had limited appeal. X-News’ emphasis is on strong investigative reporting of stories not covered by mainstream media houses. Over time, X-News has established itself as an informative, entertaining paper, with an exciting mix of entertainment news, features, opinions, gossip and racy photographs. Media surveys have ranked X-News among the top five newspapers in Jamaica with the highest readership between the 15-30 age group.
Teen Herald, the only newspaper in Jamaica for teens, has been in existence since September 1994. Published weekly, this newspaper was designed to hone the literary skills of teenagers, while supporting their need for self-expression. Teen Herald was the 1996 recipient of the Press Association of Jamaica National Journalism Award for best small publication. It is distributed to two hundred and thirty high schools island-wide and has a readership of approximately 250,000. Weekly features are interesting, informative and educational with emphasis on entertainment, sports and the school curriculum.
Nationwide News Network
NNN strives to be the market leader in news, current affairs and sports programming in Jamaica and the Caribbean. NNN's mission is to be the premier and most credible producer and presenter of information based programming from the English speaking Caribbean. For more information, visit www.nationwidenewsnetwork.com.
RJR Communications Group
The RJR Communications Group in Jamaica is the largest electronic media corporation in the Caribbean. The RJR umbrella shelters Radio Jamaica Limited, Television Jamaica Limited, and Multi-Media Jamaica Ltd. The stations fill a wide range of programming needs including a variety of musical styles, coverage of news, world affairs, and the entertainment industry, with some educational and informative programming as well.
Visit RJR online at www.radiojamaica.com
Radio Montserrat
A service of the Government Information Systems of Montserrat. http://www.zjb.gov.ms/
Netherlands Antilles Television / Tele-Curacao
Antilliaanse Televisie Maatschappij began life as the first television station of the Netherlands Antilles on July 31, 1960. The station is known as “Telecuraçao”. Founded by the American Gerald Bartell, with the help of the local government, the station was allowed to begin a commercial broadcasting so it could get income from sponsors to pay for programming.
Most of the programming in that time consisted of taped series from the U.S. Besides that there was only the local news combined with live announcements from local sponsors. The station began growing and after a few years there were more local live programs and even more sponsors.
Nowadays, Telecuraçao has turned into a television station that offers live productions, studio productions, on screen productions, a wide variety of programming including the latest news and sports news, both local and international.
Visit Telecuraçao online at www.telecuracao.com
Univision – Puerto Rico
Univision began its operations in Puerto Rico on April 8, 2002 and immediately captivated viewers with its new programming strategy. Within six months, Univision had rose to first place in the ratings. Univision Puerto Rico brings viewers 24 hours a day of family programming featuring entertainment and the high standard of quality that has made it the leading Spanish-language media company in the United States.
With a team of over 70 people, Las Noticias Univision has positioned itself as the premier newscast in Puerto Rico. The Las Noticias team brings viewers all the late-breaking stories developing in Puerto Rico and the world. The “Buró del Tiempo” (Weather Bureau) presents up-to-the-minute weather information using state of the art equipment exclusive to Univision Puerto Rico: the “Weather Producer” and the “El Vigilante” radar, which assist Las Noticias Univision in the creation of three-dimensional and interactive weather graphics. Las Noticias Univision also has a News Bureau in the city of Ponce.
Univision Puerto Rico also serves the community by participating in a series of community events and informing the public about them. Univision Puerto Rico airs 30 seconds an hour of public service announcements. As part of its commitment, Univision joined the American Red Cross in carrying out the biggest blood drive ever held in Puerto Rico, breaking all previously established records. Along with the Heart Association (Asociación del Corazón), it participated in an Annual Walk that attracted close to 10,000 people. Univision and SER de Puerto Rico produced a video titled “Así debo crecer” (This Is How I Should Grow), distributing over 60,000 copies among low-income mothers in New York City. With the Pilar Barbosa program, in conjunction with the Education Department, it earned Univision congratulations from the Puerto Rican Senate.
Launched in 2001 as a partnership of the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Univision network, the ¡Entérate! campaign provides young Latinos (under 25) with information and resources on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and related issues. In 2002, the campaign became the network’s primary pro-social effort, expanding in scope to include other public health issues. The Foundation remains a lead partner in the effort, focusing on co-producing public service ads (PSAs) on HIV/AIDS and related issues for Univision Networks (and cable networks Galavision and Telefutura), as well as providing free print and web-based resources available at univision.com and through the campaign's toll-free telephone number (1-866-TU SALUD).
ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation
The ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation includes Radio ZIZ (555AM, 95.9FM, 96.1FM and 96.9FM), Big Wave Radio (96.7 FM) and TV ZIZ.
Radio ZIZ first launched in St. Kitts on March 5, 1961. In 1973, recognizing the value of reaching a more discerning audience with a variety of programs, Radio ZIZ expanded to FM. By 1975, they had also established a studio in Charlestown, Nevis. Meanwhile, ZIZ TV was launched as a pilot project in December 1972. However, stable television picture and enjoyable, comfortable viewing remained an issue until the introduction of Cable TV in 1986. Even since that time, hurricanes have remained a constant threat to operations at the ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation.
The company is the pulse of the Eastern Caribbean, providing listeners and viewers with a range of diverse programming. Programs include: Totally for Kids, a highly rated program for children up to age 13; Healthwise, an informative and lively discussion on health related issues; Family Empowerment, a very popular radio talk shows which expounds on a wide range of topics relating to family life; and Prime Talk, an all time favorite on ZIZ Radio designed to give the general public the opportunity to air its views, give opinions, and make suggestions on any issue facing the community whether social, cultural, or political.
St. Lucia Department of Information Services
The Department of Information Services is an information and communication network that is dedicated to the management of information related to community and national development initiatives. It accomplishes that through: (1) the collection, processing, and dissemination of reliable, accurate, timely information; (2) the regulation of broadcasting and (3) the archiving of information to facilitate public access.
The Government Information Services is responsible for disseminating accurate information on government policies, programmes, services and activities, through the print and electronic media in a timely manner, with a view to generating public support for these government policies, programmes, services and activities, thereby creating the environment for them to succeed.
The Department of Information Services is affiliated with the National Television Network, launched in 2001 and makes its programming available through the station. The network is modelled after a public broadcasting service and its objectives are to provide alternative programmes in public television, to increase the volume of local programming on television, to provide opportunities for local producers, communities and organisations to tell their stories through the broadcast medium, and to serve as a feedback channel for public sector agencies and national organisations.
Radio St. Lucia
Broadcasts in AM and FM. Live listening, programming, services, and contact information. www.rslonline.com
Rare Radio
Using both entertainment education and social marketing techniques first pioneered by Miguel Sabido and Population Communications International, Rare Radio closely links characters and storylines to real issues that threaten the biological diversity of a specific country or region. To date, Rare remains one of the only groups systematically using these methods to bring about positive change related to biodiversity conservation. Rare’s approach includes: (1) Thorough research to ensure real-life context for scripts and characters; (2) Focus groups to test themes and episodes for resonance with target audience ; (3) Participation of local stakeholders from the health and environmental fields in the initial research and script design and a weekly review of scripts; (4) Use of local actors, writers, and technicians from across the country and/or region trained in radio drama, storytelling, and production and (5) Regular monitoring of dramas through surveys, focus groups, and data from health providers and governments to measure changes in listenership, behavior change, and other social, health and environmental indicators.
St. Maarten Cable TV
In 1987, a U.S. Virgin Islands based businessman, along with a number of local and foreign investors, launched St. Maarten Cable TV. Originally offering some 12 channels, St. Maarten subscribers enthusiastically greeted the arrival of Cable TV, which signaled the beginning of varied quality entertainment, in the comfort of one's home. A public access channel was added to the line-up of channels in 1988, providing local TV producers with the opportunity to showcase programming with a local content. Within a decade of operation, St. Maarten Cable TV continued diversifying programming offered via Cable TV, in recognition of the island’s different ethnic groups. St. Maarten Cable TV today boasts some 44 channels, including pay per view channels.
Never was the impact of the company's presence felt so clearly than after the passing of Hurricane Luis in September 1995, when cable TV service was interrupted, following widespread destruction of the company's outside plant. An ambitious restoration effort was initiated in order to meet subscribers’ demands for a return to cable TV service, at the same time as basic services such as water and electricity were being restored.
Immediately prior to that period, local subscribers had remained glued to their TV sets, awaiting word on the arrival of the hurricane. The practice continues today, with the arrival of each hurricane season, with St. Maarten regularly turning to the Weather Channel for current information. It is that kind of service that has converted St. Maarten Cable TV into one of the island's most appreciated companies.
Radio Soualiga
Radio Soualiga is a small Radio station that is based on the Dutch Side of the Island Territory of St. Maarten, which forms part of the Netherlands Antilles. Our listeners speak three predominant languages, English, Dutch and French, with some listeners who speak Haitian Creole, Papiamentau and Spanish.
Radio Soualiga has a sub-regional focus with listeners on all 5 islands of the Netherlands Antilles (Curacao, Bonaire, Saba, St. Eustatius and St. Maarten. We also have listeners as far away as Europe, mainly the Netherlands and England. We also enjoy some listenership from the continental United States as students travelled to Tallahassee, Miami and Fort Lauderdale in Florida to pursue their tertiary education.
Though it is primarily a news an current affairs programming station Radio Soualiga also has several music programs that cater to a wide variety of personalities, be they young, mature or elderly, from the Caribbean or overseas. Please visit www.sxmradio.com.
National Broadcasting Corporation of St. Vincent & the Grenadines
On July 1, 1986, the National Broadcasting Corporation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (NBC) emerged out of what was originally known as the Windward Islands Broadcasting Service (WIBS). In January of 2002, NBC Radio started the process of changing its transmission to the FM Band and now broadcasts on 107.5, 89.7 and 90.7 FM. Plans are in the pipeline to operate an AM as well as FM Service to better serve the public.
The National Broadcasting Corporation exists to promote national development through the production and broadcasting of information, education, and entertainment programs, to Vincentians, in a timely, efficient and professional manner. NBC aspires to be the premiere broadcast station in the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States and to be well managed and self-sustaining with competent and dedicated staff delivering popular and entertaining programs geared towards the development of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. NBC produces a range of radio programming including news, weather, sports, talk radio, youth and cultural segments, and more.
ATV Telesur
Algemene Televisie Verzorging (ATV) is a subsidiary of the Telecommunications Corporation Suriname (Telesur). ATV’s transmitters enable the station to reach a major part of the population of Suriname. ATV provides its viewers with a daily newscast and several educational, information and entertainment programs. The station’s programming seeks to reflect the multicultural character of the Surinamese society.
With its more than 50 employees, ATV broadcasts 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Besides the open broadcasting, ATV also offers live streaming broadcasts online at www.atv.sr. ATV plays a leading role in the production of local content. The company’s strong relationship with Telesur makes it possible to finance these productions.
ATV encourages HIV/AIDS related content by providing production and editing facilities at a non-commercial rate to NGO’s working in this area of the community. The broadcasting of PSAs and programs are also normally free of charge.
Radio 10 Magic FM
For more information, please visit www.radio10.sr.
Surinaamse Televisie
The Surinaamse Televisie Stichting (Surinamese Television Foundation) or STVS was established on February 24, 1964. STVS is owned by the government of the Republic of Suriname. STVS started with black and white broadcasting. On October 1, 1965, STVS’s first broadcast studio opened. In July 1977, STVS started broadcasting in color.
STVS was established to stimulate the integration process of the many diverse ethnic groups in Suriname. Suriname’s population of about 500,000 inhabitants includes descendents of different ethnic groups including Asian-Indians, Africans, Amer-Indians, Indonesians, Chinese, etc. All these ethnic groups have their own religion and culture and live in harmony with each other.
The goal of the STVS is: (1) to build, obtain, arrange, use and maintain television, broadcasting and receiving possibilities; (2) to prepare, compose and broadcast television programs; (3) to purchase exclusive broadcasting rights of television programs; and (4) to deal with all matters in the area of television which are of great importance for Suriname.
Tobago Channel 5
Tobago Channel 5 is a popular local television station in Tobago. The network features local and international programming including news, cultural segments, sports, local coverage, features and more. The Information Department at the Tobago House of Assembly also works with Channel 5 to disseminate information to the public on human rights and other issues as well as on new and existing legislation of public importance. The network is dedicated to building a stronger community and strengthening the nation.
Caribbean New Media Group Ltd.
Caribbean New Media Group (CNMG) is Trinidad and Tobago’s national broadcaster. Formed in 2005, the first channel of the group came on air on January 16, 2006 with the operational launch of Sweet 100.1 FM. By the second quarter of 2006, CNMG will have brought into operation a television Station and two more FM radio stations. This will position CNMG as the Caribbean’s first truly integrated multi-platform media entity.
As the premier communications portal for original content to the global Caribbean, CNMG will seek out partner relationships with like media organizations across the region to create a network of credible and reliable news, as well as cultural and entertainment delivery channels. The company’s all-digital platform positions CNMG to pioneer the production and multi-channel delivery of high quality electronic communications material that heightens awareness of social issues.
Citadel Limited
I95.5 FM is local radio station operated by Citadel Limited whose main focus is on broadcasting news and current events, as well as hosting talk shows. I95.5 also broadcasts local music. The company’s website, www.i955fm.com, serves as an online streaming service and information medium that has been popular among both local and foreign listeners seeking to keep abreast of local news developments. I95.5 FM proudly declares itself as the “Tower of Strength” and the “Tower of Talk.”
Gayelle Limited
Gayelle – The Channel is a privately owned television station serving Trinidad and Tobago. The station launched in February 2004 and offers 100% local and Caribbean programming. The station’s slogan is "At last our own television!" Gayelle – The Channel broadcasts on UHF channel 23 to the city of Port of Spain, but is available on cable systems throughout the island of Trinidad and also on cable systems in Grenada. The station's studios are located in St. James.
Gayelle TV boasts at least nine hours of live original programming every day. Such programmes include magazine styled talk programmes and a popular local soap opera. The magazine-style programming highlights local happenings throughout the country, showcasing the diversity and culture of Trinidad and Tobago. The station is also popular for prime-time talk shows.
Gayelle TV carries a weeknight news-hour and hourly news updates on weekdays from 6.00am to 6.00pm. Gayelle News is known for its focus on community features such as "We The People" and "Community Connection." Gayelle News is also the only freely available newscast from Trinidad and Tobago that is available on the internet. Gayelle also offers audio broadcasts of Gayelle Radio online.
Radio Vision Limited (Power 102FM)
Toco Radio
Radio Toco 106.7FM, is the first community station in Trinidad and Tobago – serving a broad community with targeted broadcast programmes. Radio Toco came on stream in November 1997, with UNESCO/UNDP assistance within the framework of UNESCO's special programme "Women Speaking to Women", and has gone from strength to strength since then. Conceived in 1996 as a joint initiative between the Trinidad and Tobago Citizen's Agenda Network (T&TCAN) and the Toco Foundation, the pilot community radio project was intended to be operated by women and controlled by community stakeholders. Today, women make up over 70% of the staff and it has blossomed into a comprehensive radio station, broadcasting 24 hours a day. In addition to providing news and music for every taste, - “the good news and better music station” offers advice and information on health, parenting, farming, environment and many other issues of local interest. This Radio Toco programming is supplemented by Voice of America broadcasts every night from 10:00 P.M. – 6.00 A.M. Radio Toco 106.7 FM can now be heard throughout most of Tobago as well as along much of the coast from Matura to Matelot and beyond. Radio Toco currently employs 9 people full time, 4 people part-time and engages several volunteers. We continue to encourage and facilitate training in various aspects of radio production and journalism. Radio Toco 106.7FM was awarded the IPDC/UNESCO 1st Prize 2003 for Rural Communication.
JB Fernandes Memorial Trust has aided this project. The project has also gotten assistance from The Netherlands Embassy, UNDP - GEF Small Grants Project, UNESCO, as well as the Embassy of the United States of America with the Voice of America (VOA) – Transmitter.
Trinidad Broadcasting Co. Ltd.
Trinidad Broadcasting Company (TBC) is a subsidiary of Trinidad Publishing Company, part of the Ansa McAL group of companies. TBC operates four radio stations in Trinidad including Radio Trinidad 730 AM, Sangeet 106.1 FM, The Best Mix 95.1 FM and Vibe CT 105 FM.
Radio operations commenced in 1947 with one AM frequency (730 AM), and over the years three other FM frequencies were acquired, the last of which was purchased in 1995. TBC is the leading network in Trinidad and Tobago based on audience delivery.
Trinidad Publishing Co. Ltd. - Radio Division
Trinidad Publishing Co. Ltd. - Radio Division The Trinidad Publishing Company Limited (TPC) is a publicly traded communications company (PUB: TTSE) whose core business comprises the publication of the Trinidad Guardian and Sunday Guardian; as well as provides printing services on behalf of other publishers. The ANSA McAL Group is a 56.7% majoring shareholder of TPC. The Company also operations four radio stations under its subsidiary the Trinidad Broadcasting Company and Prime Radio Limited and CNC3, a Cable TV Station.
Radio broadcast services: 105.1FM, 730am, 106.1FM, 106.5FM and 95.1FM; TV Channel: Cable news service provided on Columbus Communications Cable Channel 3; Print: Trinidad Guardian and The Sunday Guardian newspapers; printing services. For more information, please visit http://www.ansamcal.com/eng/6media.asp?articleid=80&zoneid=5.
WABC Radio
Trinidad Government & Information Service
Turks & Caicos Broadcasting Commission
Radio Turks & Caicos
Radio Turks and Caicos,RTC, Grand Turk, Official Government News Radio, is found on the following frequencies in Turks & Caicos Islands, 107.7 FM, 103.9 FM, 101.9 FM. Please find more information at http://tcimall.tc/rtc/.
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