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Television In Trinidad And Tobago
Television in Trinidad and Tobago was introduced in 1962 beginning with Trinidad & Tobago Television. TTT was the sole television station for 29 years being operated by the state until the first independently operated television station, the Caribbean Communications Network, CCN TV6 was launched in 1991 breaking the television monopoly market. In 1992, a second independently operated station, AVM Television was launched. The first independently operated cable station, The Trinity Network (TTN) now Trinity TV began operations in 1993 broadcasting on weekends only. AVM Television was acquired by the state in 1997 and renamed The Information Channel (TIC) until it was leased by the National Carnival Commission in 2005 and re-branded NCC4. Once the lease ended in 2011, the state began controlling the station once more under the Government Information Services Limited (GISL TV4). The station was closed for three years and re-launched as the Education Channel in 2020. TTT was shut do ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timeline Of The Introduction Of Television In Countries
This is a list of when the first publicly announced television broadcasts occurred in the mentioned countries. Non-public field tests and closed circuit demonstrations are not included. This list should not be interpreted to mean the whole of a country had television service by the specified date. For example, the United States, Great Britain, Germany, and the former Soviet Union all had operational television stations and a limited number of viewers by 1939. Very few cities in each country had television service. Television broadcasts were not yet available in most places. History 1920s and 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s and 2010s See also * History of television * List of years in television * Geographical usage of television * Prewar television stations * Timeline of the introduction of color television in countries * Timeline of the introduction of radio in countries Notes and citations External links {{Telecommunications History o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Digicel
Digicel is a Jamaican and Caribbean mobile phone network and home entertainment provider operating in 33 markets worldwide. Digicel has operated in several countries, including Guyana, Fiji, Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Lucia, Suriname, and Jamaica. History Digicel was founded in 2001 by Irish entrepreneur Denis O'Brien. The company launched in April 2001 in Jamaica. In March 2003, Digicel expanded to St. Lucia and St. Vincent. In 2005, Digicel purchased Cingular Wireless’ Caribbean and Bermudan operations. In April 2006, Digicel launched its services in Trinidad and Tobago. In May 2006, Digicel began operations in Haïti. Between 2006 and 2008, Digicel expanded into the Central American mainland, as well as the Pacific. In September 2006, it acquired an unrelated mobile phone provider: Digicel Holdings in El Salvador. In 2007, Digicel acquired U*Mobile in Guyana, and launched in Suriname in December. OUR court rulings In April 2002, Digicel received permission from Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Daily Nation (Barbados)
The ''Nation Publishing Co. Limited'' is the publisher of the ''Nation Newspaper'', which is the dominant daily newspaper in the country of Barbados. Co-founded by Harold Hoyte and Fred Gollop, it was first established in 1973. the ''Daily Nation'' is printed daily in colour and distributed at many points around the country. Covering the topics of business, sports, politics, lifestyles, editorials and entertainment, the ''Daily Nation'' reports many aspects of news in Barbados, in addition to regional, and International news. The name of the publications vary according to different weekdays. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, it is the ''Daily Nation''. Wednesdays it is the ''Midweek Nation'' and Fridays the ''Weekend Nation''. On weekends the newspaper is the ''Saturday Sun'' and ''Sunday Sun'' respectively. The Nation Publishing Company also publishes a weekly youth magazine called ''Attitude'' and a visitors' booklet called ''Explore Barbados''. In 2004, a weekly Canadian print ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ONE Caribbean Media
One Caribbean Media Ltd (OCM) is a vertically integrated holding company based in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The new company was founded in December 2005, following the merger of the Caribbean Communications Network (CCN) of Trinidad and Tobago, and the Nation Corporation of Barbados. The merger of the respective conglomerates was pursued after both companies held a sizable financial stake in each other for a number of years. The company still currently holds a large financial stake in both the ''Jamaica Observer'', Jamaica's daily newspaper, as well as Guyana's '' Stabroek News''. Prize Since 2011, the company has sponsored the annual OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature. Subsidiaries The Caribbean Communications Network (CCN) Group (Trinidad and Tobago) Newspaper * '' The Trinidad Express Newspaper'' Television * CCN TV6 * Grenada Broadcasting Network (60%) ** GBN Television Radio * One Caribbean Media (60%) ** Klassic Radio ** Sun FM **Hott 93 ISPs * Gree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guardian Media Limited
Guardian Media Limited (often referred to as GML) is the media sector of the Trinidadian-based company ANSA McAL. Its headquarters are located at 22-24 St. Vincent Street, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Subsidiaries Television * CNC3 (100%) (2005) ** CNC3 Production ** CNC3 Sports ** CNC3 News & Current Affairs Press * Trinidad and Tobago Guardian (1917) ** Business Guardian Radio * TBC Radio Network (100%) (1947) ** 951 Remix ** The Vibe CT 105.1 FM ** Slam 100.5 ** Sky 99.5 ** Sangeet 106.1 FM ** Freedom 106.5FM ** Mix 90.1FM Previous * Radio Trinidad Radio Trinidad was the oldest radio station in Trinidad and Tobago. It began broadcasting in 1947 at 11B Maraval Road in Port of Spain on the frequency 730 AM. Over the years, the station successfully hosted a wide variety of programmes includi ... References External links * Ansamcal.com: Guardian Media Limited company profileTrinidad Publishing CompanyTrinidad Guardian (newspaper) websiteAnsamcal.com: CN ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tobago Channel 5
Tobago Channel 5 is a community television station originating from the island of Tobago in Trinidad and Tobago. The station primarily broadcasts programming on Tobago, Tobago's news, Tobago's people, Tobago's culture and Tobago's perspective on national issues. Tobago Channel 5 is one of two local television station in Tobago the other being the Tobago Inspirational Network (TIN). Its studios are located at 65-67 Lambeau, Signal Hill Road, Signal Hill, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago. The station is carried on channel 5 on Trico Industries Limited and a live stream of their programmes is available on their website. Tobago Channel 5's original programming include programs such as ''Campout'', ''Channel 5 News'', ''Rise & Shine'', ''Total Lockdown'', ''Sports Talk'', ''Half Time Show'', ''Your Point Of View'', ''High 5'' and ''Jamboree''. Website Tobago Channel 5 officially launched its website on July 1, 2009. The website A website (also written as a web site) is a collection ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Parliament Channel (Trinidad And Tobago)
The Parliament Channel is a cable television station in Trinidad and Tobago which broadcasts on cable channel 11. It broadcasts proceedings of the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago. Its headquarters are located at Tower D, Levels G-7, Port of Spain Waterfront Centre, 1A Wrightson Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. History The station began operation on a test basis on August 18, 2006. The idea of broadcasting parliamentary proceedings was first cited by then Opposition Senator Roi Kwabena Dr. Roi Ankhkara Kwabena (born: Fitzroy Cook Jr. 23 July 1956 – 9 January 2008) was a Trinidadian cultural anthropologist, who worked with all age ranges in Europe, Africa, Latin-America and the Caribbean for over 30 years. He died in Englan ... at a panel discussion during a heated debate with the then Government Senator Camille Robinson-Regis on the topic: "Television Media Coverage and Parliament" chaired by a British MP delegate at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Synergy TV
Synergy Television (Synergy TV) is the first music oriented channel, serving Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago (, ), officially the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, is the southernmost island country in the Caribbean. Consisting of the main islands Trinidad and Tobago, and numerous much smaller islands, it is situated south of .... The channel was founded by Peter C. Lewis former Xtatik band member and host of the highly popular Pete's Picks which also airs on Synergy TV. The channel airs music videos of local and regional artists. It showcases many local entertainers as well as local designers and events. It is available on Channel 15 on the Flow Trinidad cable service in Trinidad. Its headquarters are located a19 Ariapita Ave, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago History Synergy TV was launched on Cable Channel 28 in March 2003. The Purpose of the channel was to showcase locally based programming. The station's logo changed in 2011. Programming The statio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TV Jaagriti
TV Jaagriti is a Trinidadian and Tobagonian Hindu religious television channel, that is operated by the Central Broadcasting Services Limited, which is owned by the Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha, a major Hindu organization in Trinidad and Tobago. It airs programming related to the Indian Hindus in Trinidad and Tobago such as religious, cultural, news, lifestyle, health, youth and political programs. See also * Hinduism in Trinidad and Tobago * Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha The Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha (SDMS), , colloquially known as the Maha Sabha, is the largest and most influential Hindu organization in Trinidad and Tobago. It operates 150 mandirs, over 50 schools, and has its own radio station, Radio Jaagrit ... References {{Trinidad-Tobago-TV Hindu television Hinduism in Trinidad and Tobago Television stations in Trinidad and Tobago Religious television stations Television channels and stations established in 2015 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Islamic Broadcast Network
The Islamic Broadcast Network is a local cable television station in Trinidad and Tobago. Known as the IBN, the station is carried on Channel 8 on the Columbus cable system. The station's studios are located at Bamboo Main Road in Valsayn, and its CEO is Tanvir kamal. Programming The station carries several hours of local programming daily. While it focuses on religious programming the station's schedule also includes a considerable amount of current affairs and community / lifestyle programming. Shows such as Breaking Barriers and Point Blank have become immensely popular and have been rated highly in recent surveys. Controversy On 22 January 2007, Police Commissioner Trevor Paul claimed that members of the business community contacted him expressing anxiety about the CEO's public call for business to close on the 25th and 26th as a public protest to highlight the spiraling crime situation. Based on four complaints, the contents of which are yet to be made public, the Polic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IeTV
Inspirational Exciting Television (shortened to ieTV or internationally as ieTVTT; formerly Indian Entertainment Television) is a cable television station in Trinidad and Tobago and was the first Indo-Trinidadian and Tobagonian cable station in the country. Since the acquisition of the channel, the channel has been run under SWAHA Media Limited and broadcasts Indian cultural programming, news, current affairs and religious programming. Availability It is carried on channel 113 on the Flow cable system in Trinidad. Channel 116 on Blink, TSTT's IPTV service and online using Ustream. Programming The station's programming consists of a mix of local Indo-Trinidadian and Tobagonian programming and Indian programming from India India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so .... Prog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gayelle TV
Gayelle Television (Gayelle) is a privately owned television station, serving Trinidad and Tobago. The television station broadcasts on UHF channel 23 to the city of Port of Spain and has recently started broadcasting to Central Trinidad on UHF channel 27. It is available on the Flow Trinidad cable system as channel 7 and also on cable systems in Tobago and Grenada. The station offers 100% local and Caribbean programming, and much of its programming consists of live talk-shows. The station's studio is located at 13 Southern Main Road, Curepe, Trinidad and Tobago. News Gayelle TV carried a weeknight news-hour at 7pm, anchored by Paolo Kernahan and a thirty-minute equivalent on weekends, anchored by Adonis Ballah. The station also carries hourly news updates on weekdays from 6am to 6pm. Gayelle News is known for its focus of community features such as ''We The People'' and ''Community Connection''.On March 31, 2009, the station closed its news department and laid off 16 membe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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