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“Siddung Fi Di Jockey”: The Use of ‘Near-Sounding’ Words in Song Lyrics

July 15, 2013 Broad Com

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Last Wednesday (July 10th, 2013) the BCJ hosted a forum with media practitioners to examine problematic language in particular ‘near-sounding’ words in song lyrics beamed over our airwaves and on television. We’ve noticed an emerging trend where potentially offensive lyrics are edited by producers and replaced with ‘near’ sounding words in an attempt to make […]

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NATIONAL SURVEY REVEALS IMPORTANT INSIGHTS ABOUT MEDIA USE AMONG JAMAICANS

June 19, 2013 Broad Com

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The Broadcasting Commission is tasked with the important responsibility of regulating the electronic communications industry, which comprises the television (free-to-air and cable) and radio sectors. As is well known, media content plays an important role in the formation of values, mores and ideas amongst Jamaicans, and furthermore, also influences political and economic discourse. In view […]

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RESPONSE TO ARTICLE ON USER REPORT

May 9, 2013 Broad Com

Today, an article was published in the Jamaica Observer titled “Unlicensed Cable Company Lands Jamaica on IP Watch-List.” The Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica felt it necessary to address some of the concerns raised in this article in order to avoid misunderstanding or confusion. Our Executive Director, Cordel Green, has penned the letter attached below, which […]

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SPOTLIGHT ON JAMAICA’S YOUTH

March 25, 2013 Broad Com

Over the past year or so the Broadcasting Commission has been on a mission to reach young people across Jamaica with its message “The Digital Future.” During our Schools’ Outreach Programme, we have visited over forty primary, secondary and tertiary institutions across the country, sharing the message and sparking conversation about topics crucial to the […]

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iCreate Music Workshops by the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica – Nurturing Young Musical Creatives

February 27, 2013 Broad Com

Despite our country’s size, Jamaican music is LARGE across the globe. Check on any music chart and you will find foreign artists who have created their own brand of reggae or music that is directly influenced by our dancehall, dub or ska. Jamaican music is a powerful force yet, so few are properly educated on […]

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Media Monitors Training in Montego Bay on March 6

February 24, 2013 Broad Com

Jamaica needs you! Become a Media Monitor — join us on March 6 in Montego Bay for a free training session. El Greco Hotel, Queen’s Drive – 5:30 pm. In order to register, send an e-mail to nmorrison@broadcom.org with “Registration for Media Monitors Training March 6″ as the subject line. Thank you! (45) No related […]

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Upcoming Dates for Media Monitors and Schools Outreach Programme for 2013

February 17, 2013 Broad Com

Below you will see our upcoming dates for our Media Monitors and Schools Outreach Programme for 2013. Don’t forget to join us whenever and wherever you can! And if you’ve attended an event, don’t forget to post your thoughts on Facebook or on Twitter. Please note that this schedule may be subject to change. Postponed […]

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LOOKING BACK TO LOOK TO THE FUTURE

January 28, 2013 Broad Com

The Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica welcomes 2013…a new year full of challenge, promise, and possibility. Sometimes it helps to look back before heading into the future. With that in mind, here are some of the BCJ’s major milestones over the past three years: We heard you! Over the past three years, the Commission has headed […]

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Jamaican e-Entrepreneurs Share Secrets to Success

January 22, 2013 Broad Com

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Is there a secret to success? Why is it that some media and tech start-ups have been able to survive, while countless others have failed? Statistics from web analytics company Complete, for example, show how, between ’08 and ‘09, the number of Facebook users rose steadily to 120 million, far surpassing the number of Myspace […]

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The Broadcasting Commission Reaches Out to Youth

December 11, 2012 Broad Com

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As we approach the end of the year, it is only fitting to reminisce over the activities on which we’ve embarked over the past 12 months. As we observed in an earlier blog post, Jamaica’s DJs Sound Off, our aim as an organization isn’t only to regulate, but also to educate. In addition to speaking […]

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“Siddung Fi Di Jockey”: The Use of ‘Near-Sounding’ Words in Song Lyrics

NATIONAL SURVEY REVEALS IMPORTANT INSIGHTS ABOUT MEDIA USE AMONG JAMAICANS

RESPONSE TO ARTICLE ON USER REPORT

SPOTLIGHT ON JAMAICA’S YOUTH

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Media Monitors Training in Montego Bay on March 6

Upcoming Dates for Media Monitors and Schools Outreach Programme for 2013

LOOKING BACK TO LOOK TO THE FUTURE

Jamaican e-Entrepreneurs Share Secrets to Success

The Broadcasting Commission Reaches Out to Youth

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