Basseterre, St. Kitts, Nov 15, 2023 (ZIZ Newsroom): The ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation is adding another show to its suite of programmes with the upcoming premiere of Vybe Check.
The hosts of the programme Scoticia “Scot” Hendrickson and Jason “Pinnochio” Mitcham spoke with ZIZ news about the show that they say was inspired by a previous programme known as “The People’s Show”.
“Vybe Check came about off the brim of The People’s Show. We decided to build on that. He had already established themselves in the market, and so we wanted to build that community orientation. We wanted to continue to basically connect ZIZ with the community and also to build a bridge between our local community and the diaspora in terms of what’s happening here on the ground.”
They also spoke about what format the show will take.
“The show will take a few segments, a few different approaches. Some segments will be constant and some will vary, said Hendrickson.
Mitcham added, “We have the what’s happening segment, we have the entertainment segment and we have the spotlight recap. So much happening.”
They both stated that Vybe Check is a show for the whole family and invited persons to tune -in.
The show will premiere officially on Thursday(November 16, 2023) on ZIZ channel 5 at 8 pm with the first guests being local band Upset Squad.
]]>Basseterre, St. Kitts, 26th June 2023: Saju Ng’alla has been appointed as the new General Manager of ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation.
As the new General Manager, Mr. Ng’alla is tasked with leading the corporation into a new era of growth and innovation.
His mandate encompasses advancing ZIZ’s capabilities through technological advancements, expanding its reach across traditional and digital platforms, improving its visibility in the media landscape, and diversifying its productions.
Succeeding Vere Galloway, who has played a pivotal role in shaping ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation’s success over the years, Mr. Ng’alla brings fresh perspectives and a forward-thinking approach to the organization.
His appointment reflects the corporation’s commitment to staying at the forefront of the broadcasting industry and adapting to the ever-changing media landscape.
Mr Ngalla graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and has held previous roles as the Managing Editor of the St. Kitts-Nevis Observer and the St. Kitts-Nevis Sun Newspaper.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the role, Mr. Ng’alla stated, “I am honored to be entrusted with this responsibility and excited about the possibilities that lie ahead. ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation has a rich legacy, and my aim is to build upon its strengths while driving it forward into a new era of success.”
The appointment of Saju Ng’alla as the new General Manager has been described as an important milestone for ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation as he is poised to shape the future of the organization and reinforce its position as a leading force in the broadcasting industry.
]]>BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 05, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The state-owned radio station, ZIZ Radio, is today, Friday, March 05, celebrating its 60th anniversary of broadcasting in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.
The radio station of ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) officially came into operation on Sunday, March 05, 1961.
Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris acknowledged the corporation’s milestone in a statement during Thursday’s (March 04) Sitting of the National Assembly.
Prime Minister Harris said like many well-known international media organisations, the name ZIZ resonates with many if not all citizens and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis.
“One only needs to mention the name, and everyone knows of what they speak. So, we can think, for example, of the United Kingdom’s British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), even here in St. Kitts growing up everyone longed to get the news from the BBC. The New York Times, the Washington Post or even CNN all took on a similar exposure and acclaim. It is in that light and admiration that we in St. Kitts and Nevis hold ZIZ, our national broadcasting station. ZIZ is the number one station in St. Kitts and Nevis and it is a symbol of our national pride [and] an emblem of St. Kitts and Nevis,” the prime minister said.
Dr. Harris further noted that, “Following the official launching, ZIZ started transmitting for a three-hour period, between 6:00 and 9:00 every evening. Today ZIZ is broadcasting 24/7 on radio and has a television operating platform and is available on every significantly established social media platform. This speaks to the growth, the ingenuity and resilience of the station and our people. Its reach and influence are unparalleled within our nation.”
Sixty years after its first broadcast, Prime Minister Harris said ZIZ Radio remains the predominant broadcasting station in St. Kitts and Nevis with daily programmes that continue to touch all communities across St. Kitts and Nevis.
“It has helped to inform, to educate and to entertain, to build a healthy national consciousness, to inspire a positive sense of shared national purpose. ZIZ has been instrumental in creating necessary ethical sensibilities when needed in our times of social and/or political discord. These must always be among the purposes of not just ZIZ, but the general broadcasting profession. It can only be achieved with fairness, justice and an unshakable resolve towards its public function,” Dr. Harris added.
ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation is currently hosting a week of activities in commemoration of the radio station’s 60th anniversary. The celebratory activities continue with a health walk on Saturday, March 06 and culminate with a church service at the Antioch Baptist Church with management and staff on Sunday, March 07.
]]>Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 14th, 2021 (ZIZ News): Prime Minister Dr. Hon Timothy Harris has commended ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation on its service to the nation over the past six decades.
During the Prime Minister’s monthly press conference on Thursday morning Dr. Harris commended ZIZ on its 60th Anniversary and described ZBC as the people’s radio station which has given “yeoman service to our Country”.
He also spoke of recent upgrades to the station including remodeling and retrofitting of the Production Studio, Partial upgrade to the Radio Station and Television Station IT Network to better facilitate the need for increased bandwidth needed throughout both stations, and Upgrades to its cameras, outside broadcasting equipment, production computers, and in-studio lighting.
Regarding the station’s social media presence the prime minister noted that in 2020 ZIZ’s Facebook page amassed 4 Million Views (a 619% Increase from 2019); the YouTube channel: 1 Million Views ( a 149% increase from 2020) while the website ZIZOnline.com has seen 1.2 Million Hits in 2020.
ZIZ Radio will be celebrating its 60th anniversary on March 5.
]]>Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 27, 2020 (ZIZ News):
By: Chaïra Flanders
Leadership Matters, the virtual forum series, will air on Tuesday, July 27, with Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris on ZIZ from 8 to 10 pm.
The virtual forum will air on ZIZ TV Channel 5, ZIZ Radio (96.1 FM) as well as other participating radio stations.
It will also be streamed online at www.zizonline.com, ZIZ’s Facebook and YouTube pages, ZIZ’s Amazon Fire Stick App and the ZIZ News App (available online at the Apple App Store and Google Play Store).
The call-in numbers for Leadership Matters are 466-2666, 662-8674, 767-4765 and 1(239) 645-4500.
Questions can also be sent via WhatsApp to (869) 661-5683.
]]>Press release from Office of the Attorney General of St. Kitts and Nevis
Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 28, 2020 ( Office of the Attorney General of St. Kitts and Nevis): The Hon. Marcella A. Liburd, Hon. Konris Maynard and The Rt. Hon. Denzil L. Douglas of the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party have instituted a constitutional challenge to the State of Emergency and COVID Emergency Regulations which have been promulgated in response to the global Corona Virus Pandemic.
By an Originating Motion filed on May 22, 2020 and served on the Attorney General’s Chambers on May 27th, 2020 they argue that the State of Emergency is contrary to law and is null, void and of no effect. The Claimants also argue that the COVID-19 Emergency Measures are not reasonably justifiable in a democratic society, are not reasonably required in the interests of public safety, public order or public health and are discriminatory against the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party. In addition, the Claimant contends that the alleged discriminatory nature of the COVID-19 Emergency Regulations provides the ruling party with an unfair and unequal advantage and suppresses the Claimants and their political party, the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party.
The Claimants also argue that the ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation has been contravening their constitutional rights of freedom of speech and expression, freedom of association and the right to be protected from discrimination.
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis does not agree with the Claimants. On March 28th, 2020 the Governor General Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton proclaimed a State of Emergency after St. Kitts and Nevis confirmed its first two cases of COVID –19. The Emergency Regulations were instituted to fight this emergency.
These Regulations were put in place on the advice of medical experts on the grounds that the measures outlined therein were reasonably required in the interest of public order and public health to combat COVID-19 in the Federation. These measures apply equally to everyone in the Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis.
Daily briefings have been conducted by the COVID-19 Task Force. These briefings have been presented in an unbiased and professional manner and have demonstrated, the effectiveness of the measures outlined in the Emergency Regulations. The response of the COVID- 19 Task Force has been measured and has resulted in our country having at this time no hospitalizations or deaths from the Corona Virus and no known active Corona Virus cases.
The Attorney General states that the constitutional challenge by Hon. Marcella A. Liburd, Hon. Konris Maynard and The Rt. Hon. Denzil L. Douglas will be vigorously defended. The Hearing of the matter is set for Thursday, May 28, 2020.
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