Channel 2 Ready to Go! |
Thursday,
May 17, 2001 - The Government Information
Service (GIS) today moves a step closer towards playing a more active role
in St. Lucia’s expanding media industry when it begins testing its new cable
television public broadcasting service on Channel 2.
The trial run, which
starts at 6 p.m. and lasts for four hours, will feature an exciting mix of
programming. There will be news in English and Kweyol, as well as features
dealing with domestic, Caribbean and international issues of interest and relevance to St. Lucians.
“By
launching this service, we are seeking primarily to increase opportunities for
the timely dissemination of accurate information about government services so
that we can have a better informed citizenry,” said Director of Information
Services, Embert Charles.
“Our role, however, extends beyond that,” Charles added. “For example, we intend
to actively contribute to our cultural development by providing local producers
with an outlet to broadcast their products. As a result, St. Lucians will see
more television programmes which reflect their own images, perspectives and
experiences.”
Besides
news, tonight’s inaugural test broadcast will offer interesting features about
government, the environment, traditional music in the Caribbean, and the rise of
multi-racialism in the United Kingdom. The broadcast will be repeated from 10
p.m until 2 a.m.
Following
evaluation of the test runs, GIS hopes to
launch regular daily broadcasts on Channel 2 within the next few weeks. These
broadcasts will be based initially on the programming format used in the test
runs. The introduction of the Channel 2 service forms part of Government’s efforts to improve public awareness and understanding of its operations, programmes and policies through the timely delivery of accurate information to St. Lucians at home and abroad, as well as others with an interest in St. Lucia. |
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