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.