Broadcasting Commission-Jamaica

Broadcasting Commission-Jamaica Regulating JA's Radio, TV & Cable sectors; Facilitating Nextgen TV in JA; Digital Literacy Champion!

The Broadcasting Commission is an independent statutory agency established in June 1986. It falls under the ambit of the Minister with responsibility for Information. The Commission is mandated by the Broadcasting and Radio Re-diffusion Act (BRRA) to monitor and regulate free-to-air television, broadcast radio and subscriber television (Cable) services to ensure their operation at appropriate levels in relation to technical, programming, and service standards.

In a crowded digital environment, radio cannot win by being more of the same.Cordel Green’s latest article argues that r...
06/05/2026

In a crowded digital environment, radio cannot win by being more of the same.

Cordel Green’s latest article argues that radio’s relevance now depends on what it uniquely offers: cultural curation, human judgment, and the power to elevate local creativity in a way algorithms alone cannot.

As he notes, “As a cultural super-state whose reggae is enshrined by UNESCO as intangible heritage, radio should serve as the amplifier of local creativity.”

Click the link to read the full article:
https://wiredja.com/index.php/op-ed/jamaica-the-great-media-correction-why-efficiency-alone-wont-save-radio

World Press Freedom Day Media Leaders BreakfastKimko Scott, Lecturer/ Coordinator, Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, Carimac...
01/05/2026

World Press Freedom Day Media Leaders Breakfast

Kimko Scott, Lecturer/ Coordinator, Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, Carimac UWI, in her address, explained that, "The future of media is rooted in our response to significant changes in the media ecosystem.

Further, Ms. Scott emphasised that an informed public is the sector's strongest defense against misinformation and disinformation.

01/05/2026

Significant Shifts Reshaping Jamaican Media include:

✔️Change in consumption patterns

✔️Economic erosion of the traditional platform

✔️Shifts in legal frameworks

- Dominic Beaubrun, Media Association of Jamaica, Managing Director, Jamaica Observer

World Press Freedom Day, Media Leaders Breakfast

2026 World Press Freedom Day 📰At the Media Leaders Breakfast, hosted by the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica in partne...
01/05/2026

2026 World Press Freedom Day 📰

At the Media Leaders Breakfast, hosted by the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica in partnership with UNESCO Caribbean, stakeholders gathered under the theme: Shaping a Future at Peace - Freedom, Resilience and Transformation in the Digital Age.”

“In 2026, the threat to press freedom is no longer just violence against media workers; it also exists in the digital space, where misinformation, manipulation, and evolving technologies challenge truth and trust. Radio is a national critical resource.” — Dr. Claire Grant, UNESCO Consultant

Protecting credible information systems is now central to protecting democracy itself.

01/05/2026

As Jamaica prepares for the upcoming hurricane season, two things remain important: time and truth. Timely, accurate information can save lives.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), in partnership with the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica, CARIMAC (UWI), and the Jamaican National Commission for UNESCO, is hosting a Community Radio Preparedness & Response Training Workshop and Field Simulation from April 27 to May 2, 2026.

Participants will gain hands-on training in:
* Emergency communication systems
* Community radio setup & operations
* Information verification & combating misinformation
* Disaster risk reduction & early warning
Preparation is the quiet work that turns uncertainty into confidence and crisis into control. It strengthens communities when it matters most.



# DisasterPreparedness

Happening Now!!!! 2026 World Press Freedom Day. Media Leaders Breakfast: Under the theme: Shaping a Future at Peace - F...
01/05/2026

Happening Now!!!! 2026 World Press Freedom Day. Media Leaders Breakfast: Under the theme: Shaping a Future at Peace - Freedom, Resilience and Transformation in the Digital Age.” Hosted by the Broadcasting Commission, Jamaica, and Unesco Caribbean

27/04/2026

As Jamaica prepares for the upcoming hurricane season, two things remain important: time and truth. Timely, accurate information can save lives.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), in partnership with the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica, CARIMAC (UWI), and the Jamaican National Commission for UNESCO, is hosting a Community Radio Preparedness & Response Training Workshop and Field Simulation from April 27 to May 2, 2026.

Participants will gain hands-on training in:
* Emergency communication systems
* Community radio setup & operations
* Information verification & combating misinformation
* Disaster risk reduction & early warning

Preparation is the quiet work that turns uncertainty into confidence and crisis into control. It strengthens communities when it matters most.



# DisasterPreparedness

Can Radio Survive on Efficiency Alone?In his latest article, Cordel Green reflects on media developments locally and glo...
22/04/2026

Can Radio Survive on Efficiency Alone?

In his latest article, Cordel Green reflects on media developments locally and globally, and on what real survival may require in a rapidly changing environment.
As broadcasting continues to evolve within a connected digital ecosystem, the conversation is no longer only about cost or scale, but also about adaptation, relevance, and long-term value.

Read the full article here: https://wiredja.com/index.php/op-ed/jamaica-the-great-media-correction-why-efficiency-alone-wont-save-radio

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17/04/2026

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