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

June 29, 2012 Broad Com

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

June 24, 2012 Broad Com

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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

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?

May 30, 2012 Broad Com

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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?

May 14, 2012 Broad Com

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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

May 4, 2012 Broad Com

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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?

April 24, 2012 Broad Com

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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Managing Your Digital Self

April 1, 2012 Broad Com

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With great technology comes great responsibility. Sure, social media allows us to connect with people in ways we had previously never imagined, and allows us access to information as soon as it’s posted. And with more than 500, 000 Jamaicans on Facebook alone, it makes sense that recruiters would use social media to screen potential […]

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Forward to the Future: DTV and the Digital Switchover

March 15, 2012 Broad Com

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DTV transition- or the switch to Digital Television- is a hot topic among today’s broadcasters, cable and television service providers, and regulating bodies. But for the ordinary television watcher, what will this phenomenon mean? As stated in a previous article http://blog.broadcom.org/blog/digital-literacy-and-you/, the Digital Switchover refers to a transition from analogue signals to digital technology. Digital […]

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Tribute to Wilmot ‘Mutty’ Perkins

February 28, 2012 Broad Com

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The Broadcasting Commission notes with deep regret the passing of one of Jamaica’s longest serving and most outstanding broadcasters, in journalist and talk show host Wilmot ‘Mutty’ Perkins. Mr. Perkins passed away Friday morning, February 10th at the age of 80, after a short period of hospitalization. Wilmot Perkins spent over 50 years of his […]

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

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

Broadcasting Commission Warns the Cable Industry

How is the Media Affecting our Children?

Is your TV Digital or Analog?

Copyright, Anti-Piracy and Internet Regulation in Jamaica

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

Managing Your Digital Self

Forward to the Future: DTV and the Digital Switchover

Tribute to Wilmot ‘Mutty’ Perkins

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