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Broadcasting Commission issues directive for immediate halt
The Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica has directed the management of Nationwide News Network (NNN) Limited to immediately discontinue transmission of the radio programme 'Ragashanti Live' in its current daytime slot, that is, effective Tuesday, March 15, 2011.
Follow-up News Release from the Broadcasting Commission re: Directive
The Broadcasting Commission notes the public statement by Nationwide News Network Limited that it intends to comply with the directive of the Commission issued yesterday for breach of licence and regulations.
Letter to Jamaica Observer Editor - BCJ tackles Howard on Payola
My good friend Dennis Howard needs to take another look at a few contradictions in his otherwise timely and interesting article on Payola recently published by the Observer (April 17, 2011: page 23).
Prof. Dunn reappointed BCJ Chairman: 2 New Commissioners appointed
His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen, Governor-General, has re-appointed Professor Hopeton Dunn as Chairman of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ) for another five-year term. His appointment is effective November 1, 2011. Two new commissioners have also been named alongside six returning appointees.
BCJ pays tribute to Prof. Aggrey Brown
The Broadcasting Commission joins with the rest of the country in celebrating the life of an outstanding Academic and Media Practitioner, Professor Aggrey Brown.
Guidelines for Political Broadcasts
The Broadcasting Commission has formally reminded all radio and television stations and cable TV operators about the regulations relating to political broadcasts, in the wake of the recent announcement of general elections in Jamaica.
Broadcasting Commission and Electoral Commission Electoral Pact
Joint News Conference Statement
by the
Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica
and the
Electoral Commission of Jamaica
BCJ warns Broadcast and Cable Industry: Breakdown in standards
On Tuesday June 19, 2012 the Broadcasting Commission convened a meeting with the heads of television, radio and cable entities to discuss the Commission’s concerns about an increasing number of breaches in content standards, copyright compliance and service coverage.
Breach Issued to CVM TV
The matter of service provision by CVM television has been the subject of Broadcasting Commission attention, well ahead of the Olympic Games. As late as May 15, 2012 the Commission provided CVM with the findings of a technical survey on the level and quality of coverage by broadcasters holding broadcasting licences.
