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

July 30, 2012 Broad Com

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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 […]

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On Broadcasting Rights

July 23, 2012 Broad Com

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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

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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 […]

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

June 29, 2012 Broad Com

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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, […]

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

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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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Broadcasting Commission Warns the Cable Industry

June 21, 2012 Broad Com

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Breakdown in Standards will not be tolerated 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. In his remarks, BCJ Chairman, Prof. Hopeton Dunn stated […]

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How is the Media Affecting our Children?

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May was designated National Child Month, in efforts to call attention to the welfare of children across our country. In a recent article, an important question was posed to us as parents, citizens, and role models by Dr. Derrick Aarons—as a society, how much value do we place on our children? How much responsibility do […]

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Is your TV Digital or Analog?

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The National Digital Switchover Steering committee has planned for the transition from analogue to digital television to occur instart as early as 2015. This means that in as little as 3 years, all analogue sets in the country could become obsolete unless a digital-to-analogue box is used to convert the signal. Other countries in the […]

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Copyright, Anti-Piracy and Internet Regulation in Jamaica

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This post continues the conversation on anti-piracy measures and laws started previously—but now brings the issue into a local context. Just as is happening in the US and across the world, the media landscape in Jamaica is changing. More people are accessing content online, whether through streaming podcasts, downloading movies or music, or viewing videos. […]

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SOPA, PIPA and CISPA: Should Caribbean People be Wary?

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Let’s think back in time to January 18, 2012. To those who remember, the day may have been an ordinary one—but to web developers, policymakers, content creators, internet users, and others across the world with a vested interest in SOPA and PIPA, it was quite a different experience. Students may have noticed that their beloved […]

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