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No competition from Chinese media
Thursday, 08 April 2010
Daryl Vaz, Information Minister.Information Minister Daryl Vaz says concerns that the proposed introduction of Chinese radio and television stations would lead to competition with existing commercial media entities, are unfounded.
The minister was responding to views expressed earlier this week by the Media Association of Jamaica (MAJ) and explained that the discussions with the Chinese government are in the preliminary stages.
He said early indications are that they are interested in the rebroadcast of Chinese radio and television programmes in both the English and Chinese languages.
Mr. Vaz noted that the proposal from the Chinese offers an opportunity to deepen appreciation for other cultures.
He said similar arrangements are already in place with the British Broadcasting Corporation and the Alliance Francaise.
Mr. Vaz said Cabinet last week gave approval for discussions to begin between the Chinese and Jamaican Governments <span style="font-weight: bold">on a proposal to transmit Chinese programmes over free-to-air radio and television stations.</span>
He said talks were held with a delegation from China Radio International and China Central Television to discuss their interest in establishing a television and radio service here.
Relating to the MAJ's query for details of the government's media policy, Mr. Vaz said the Broadcasting Commission is at an advanced stage in making the recommendations on a new media policy.
He said consultations have taken place with the television, radio and cable licensees.
Thursday, 08 April 2010
Daryl Vaz, Information Minister.Information Minister Daryl Vaz says concerns that the proposed introduction of Chinese radio and television stations would lead to competition with existing commercial media entities, are unfounded.
The minister was responding to views expressed earlier this week by the Media Association of Jamaica (MAJ) and explained that the discussions with the Chinese government are in the preliminary stages.
He said early indications are that they are interested in the rebroadcast of Chinese radio and television programmes in both the English and Chinese languages.
Mr. Vaz noted that the proposal from the Chinese offers an opportunity to deepen appreciation for other cultures.
He said similar arrangements are already in place with the British Broadcasting Corporation and the Alliance Francaise.
Mr. Vaz said Cabinet last week gave approval for discussions to begin between the Chinese and Jamaican Governments <span style="font-weight: bold">on a proposal to transmit Chinese programmes over free-to-air radio and television stations.</span>
He said talks were held with a delegation from China Radio International and China Central Television to discuss their interest in establishing a television and radio service here.
Relating to the MAJ's query for details of the government's media policy, Mr. Vaz said the Broadcasting Commission is at an advanced stage in making the recommendations on a new media policy.
He said consultations have taken place with the television, radio and cable licensees.
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