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Media Monitor Training/ School Outreach Schedule

October 9, 2012 Broad Com 0

Please see our Media Monitor Training and School Outreach Schedule for the rest of the year. Don’t forget to comment if you have any questions. If you would like to register to become a Media Monitor, send an e-mail to nrmorrison [at] broadcom [dot] org or call 929-1998. Bring a friend and help make a […]

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Payola Across the World

September 27, 2012 Broad Com 0

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While payola is an oft-debated topic, the Broadcasting Commission’s stance on the issue has always been quite clear. The Jamaica Reggae Industry Association has hypothesized that 4 out of 5 of the leading radio stations in Jamaica practice payola – with startling implications for the quality of music that is broadcast on the airwaves, the […]

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Managing Your Digital Self

September 11, 2012 Broad Com 0

By 2012, according to the BBC, Hunter Moore had become “the net’s most hated man.” He founded the now-defunct IsAnyoneUp, a website aimed at “taking advantage of people’s mistakes.” Hunter would encourage viewers to send nude pictures of former boyfriends, girlfriends, and others – and would then post these pictures online with links to their […]

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Does Fame Come with Responsibility?

August 29, 2012 Broad Com 0

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Should artistes and members of the media automatically consider themselves role models—and be responsible for behaving as such? Does great influence really come with great responsibility? This is the Broadcasting Commission’s take on an issue that is as interesting as it is hotly-debated. Artistes, as we have already discussed, can have a huge influence on […]

SOUND OFF!

August 15, 2012 Broad Com 0

What do Spice, Lady Saw, Konshens, and other major dancehall artistes have in common? Well, first of all, they all have something to say. Whether in their lyrics or in the comments they make off stage, these artistes all have strong, at times controversial opinions. And these opinions often go on to affect the way […]

Statement from Broadcasting Commission on Notice of Breach Issued to CVM TV

July 30, 2012 Broad Com 0

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. That Broadcasting Commission survey […]

On Broadcasting Rights

July 23, 2012 Broad Com 0

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As an organization, we are always striving to ensure that the public understands our goals and functions. We therefore appreciate all letters, questions and comments from individuals who seek clarification on what tasks the Broadcasting Commission performs. Recently, a letter was published in the Gleaner by a cable subscriber concerned about her rights. More specifically, […]

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PLAYING YOUR PART: The Citizen-Based Media Monitoring Programme

July 9, 2012 Broad Com 0

One of the Broadcasting Commission’s most important responsibilities is also one of our most challenging. With 28 radio stations, 3 free-to-air television stations and over 40 cable operators, it is indeed extremely difficult to monitor all licensees at all times. It is for this reason that we introduced our Citizen-Based Media Monitoring Programme in 2009—this […]

The Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE – PT2

June 29, 2012 Broad Com 0

In the previous blog post, we described the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica’s origins and discussed some of our accomplishments to date. Today, we continue the celebration of our achievements and the reflection on the actions that we need to take to move forward. In the 26 years that the Broadcasting Commission has been in operation, […]

The Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE – PT1

June 24, 2012 Broad Com 0

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The date of Jamaica’s 50th anniversary is almost upon us—as such, we believe that it is a fitting time for reflection. The Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica was founded more than 25 years ago to carry out an ambitious goal—to be a regulator that leads in the development of a dynamic electronic communications sector benefitting Jamaica […]

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