Broadcasting Corporation of Niue explained
| Broadcasting Corporation of Niue |
| Type: | Public |
| Industry: | Broadcasting |
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| Hq Location City: | Alofi |
| Hq Location Country: | Niue |
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The Broadcasting Corporation of Niue (BCN), also known as the Niue Broadcasting Corporation, is a government-owned[1] broadcasting corporation in Niue, which operates Television Niue and Radio Sunshine, the country's only television and radio channels. It is based in Alofi. Its general manager and chief editor is Trevor Tiakia.[2] [3]
Following the 2011 general election, a specific cabinet ministry for the corporation was set up. The current minister responsible for the BCN is Joan Viliamu.[4]
Broadcasting schedule
Television Niue is broadcast in Niuean and in English.[5] [6] [7]
Radio Sunshine broadcasts in English and Niuean, over 594 kHz AM and 88.6 MHz FM, from 06:00 to 21:30.
External links
Notes and References
- https://books.google.com/books?id=e5Az1lGCJwQC&dq=%22Radio+Sunshine%22+Niue&pg=PA1059 The Far East and Australasia 2003
- https://archive.today/20070614094204/http://www.pacificmagazine.net/news/2007/05/28/pacific-media-adopt-honiara-action-plan "Pacific Media Adopt Honiara Action Plan"
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/4200400.stm Niue: Media
- http://www.gov.nu/wb/pages/cabinet-ministers-tau-ikipule.php Website of the government of Niue: Cabinet ministers
- https://books.google.com/books?id=-P9d2Kb5WREC&dq=%22Television+Niue%22&pg=PA229 The Commonwealth Yearbook
- http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/201/communications/Australia-and-South-Pacific/Niue.html "Niue Travel Guide - Communications"
- https://books.google.com/books?id=c4zuaH62f0YC&dq=%22Radio+Sunshine%22+Niue&pg=PA284 Tonga-Samoa Handbook
