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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.
Observe Age Ratings on Radio and TV Programmes
“When you see the ratings, don’t ignore them, because there are people, who have done studies on these things,” said the organisation’s Executive Director, Cordel Green during a presentation at the Mona High School in St. Andrew on Tuesday, February 5.
Students Urged to Create Empowering Internet Content
Executive Director of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ), Cordel Green, in his address to sixth form students of Glenmuir High School in Clarendon on Tuesday, February 19 ,said they should seek to be “uploaders rather than downloaders” of content.
Media Literacy Workshop
Students from select schools will be establishing radio clubs and radio stations in their institutions, under phase three of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica’s (BCJ) Media Literacy Project.