Broadcasting
Commission
The Broadcasting Commission is the local electronic media watchdog
body with the responsibility to ensure that appropriate standards
are maintained. The Commission has the power to impose sanctions
on media houses, which breach its regulations. |
Creative
Production and Training Centre
The Creative Production and Training Centre is a publicly controlled
institution, which provides training in the creative arts, while
renting its studios for the production of public and private
sector television programmes.
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CVM
TV
CVM Television is one
of the major players in Jamaica’s competitive media landscape.
It is a privately owned entity, which has carved out niche in
the area of investigative reporting. |
The
RJR Communications Group
The
RJR Communications Group, the country’s largest media
and communications conglomerate, is the parent company of Radio
Jamaica Limited (RJR), the country’s oldest radio station.
It also owns Television Jamaica Limited (TVJ).
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The
Jamaica Gleaner Company
The
Gleaner Company Limited, which was formed in 1834, is the oldest
media house in Jamaica and perhaps in the English speaking Caribbean
and Latin America. |
The
Jamaica Observer Limited
The
Jamaica Observer, which is owned by the Gordon “Butch”
Stewart, controlled Sandals Group, is the country’s only
tabloid newspaper. The Observer like the Herald, has also carved
out a niche in the area of investigative, business and financial
reporting.
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