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Different Radio Stations in The Bahamas

Wendall Jones

Wendall K. Jones is a leader in Media in The Bahamas.  He is clearly the most successful Journalist of his generation in the country.  For the past two decades he has pioneered the creation of enterprises which have changed the face of Journalism and Communications throughout the society.

Mr. Jones began his career as a Journalist with The Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas in 1972.  His training took him to the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, Barbados WTVJ Channel 4 Miami, Florida; and The Voice of America, Washington, D.C.  Mr. Jones has spoken in a number of Seminars on Media in the Caribbean and the Americas, including seminars on Globalization and The Media Looking To The 21^st Century, sponsored by the World Media Association in Washington, D.C. and on Communication, Globalization and Democracy, held at Ciespal in Quito, Ecuador.

Mr. Jones is the Proprietor and Chief Executive Officer of Jones Communications International Limited, comprised of Radio Love 97 FM; The Bahama Journal, a daily newspaper; Jones Publications, publishers of several Bahamian books and JCN Television.

This trailblazing Journalist is the Publisher of The Bahamas’ best selling book, “The One Hundred Most Outstanding Bahamians of The 20^th Century” as well as its compendium, “Bahamian Legends” Volumes I and II.  He also produced books on “The Parliament” and “Independence And Beyond” for the Government of The Bahamas.

Mr. Jones and his organization are on a mission to become the preeminent leader in Broadcast Communications in the Caribbean, producing and disseminating programmes which are uplifting and intellectually stimulating.

In his work in broadcasting, he hosts the nation’s most popular current affairs radio and television programme, “Jones and Company”.  He has conducted exclusive interviews with many world leaders including Baroness Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of Great Britain; former U.S. Secretary of State, General Colin Powell and former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku.

      

Charles Carter, CEO Carter Marketing

Broadcasting has been a natural progression for the Carter family. Founded by the late Harcourt C. Carter, Sr. in 1948, the Carter Record Shop provided the springboard for a number of music, entertainment and communication related businesses in the ensuing years such as Cody’s and Carter Marketing. Since the inception of the latter, in 1992 by Charles Carter, veteran broadcaster whose voice and communication expertise is known throughout the archipelago, Carter Marketing has originated, developed and executed some of the most successful promotional campaigns in the Bahamian marketplace. No matter what kind of business it was, Bahamian music was always central to all Carter endeavours and the family prides itself on being affiliated throughout its history with many successful projects aimed at bringing the works of Bahamian artists to the forefront.


It comes as no surprise, then, that it has long been Charles Carter’s dream to create a broadcast institution that would be known for its appreciation of Bahamian Culture and to make that idea an economic success. When the Government of The Bahamas issued a broadcast license to Carter Broadcasting Bahamas Limited in 1999, Charles Carter’s dream started to become a reality.

Radio Programming....the evolution in The Bahamas

The Bahamas has come a mighty long way. At one point ZNS was the only radio/broadcasting station in the country and today there are more than 20 plus stations throughout the country. Now whether those radio stations are doing a good job, it's up to the individual to decide. So my question is: does more necessarily mean quality broadcasting?