Watch All Angles this Sunday May 13, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. to see Kamina Johnson-Smith, Head of the G2K Review Committee and Raymond Pryce, Chairman of the Patriots, the Youth Arm of the PNP state their views on the G2K Advertising campaign for the 2011 General Elections….It’s gonna be explosive !!!!!!!!
“WAT A GWAAN" IN NEW YORK AND THE TRI-STATE AREAS
Brady, Producer of “Wat A Gwan” hands over the first tape to Stephen Hill, CEO of the Caribbean International Network (CIN)
“Wat a Gwaan”(WAG) Jamaica’s hottest Vov Pop program will now be available to Caribbean nationals in New York and the Tri-State areas. Commencing May 05, 2012, the six minutes feature will be aired on Caribbean International Network(CIN) serving New York and the Tri-State Area.
“A DAT A GWAAN PAN WAT A GWAAN” a very popular slogan heard in the streets by people of all ages, is the slogan of a very entertaining program highlighting the discussions normally held on our verandas, in the lunch room at work, focusing on topical and cultural issues.
The Producer of WAG Mr. Lloyd Brady, is enthusiastic about the new partnership forged between his program and CIN TV, he says it opens a myriad of opportunities for the program and sponsors alike. Mr. Brady said with this deal, he will now move to secure recordings in New York and other Caribbean islands with a high concentration of Jamaicans. He believes this will assist in achieving his strategic objective for the program which includes an increased viewership.
Stephen Hill CEO of CIN stated that with the addition of WAG, CIN continues to add compelling content to its program schedule. He stated that the only way exporters are going to increase sales is by advertising in the overseas market.
Mr. Hill said that the recently staged JMA Expo with theme “Brand Jamaica to the World” is a good intention but can only be achieved by marketing our products in the global market place.
Wat A Gwaan will be aired on CIN TV on Fridays and Saturdays at 11pm and on Sundays at 7:30pm and 11:00pm.
Watch All Angles on CINTV Channel 73 this Sunday at 11:30am, to see Hon. Dr. Omar Davis, Minister of Transport and Works, defend his proposal to fast track 3 major projects, by appointing a 3 man panel to bypass the Contractor General.
Jamaica's most popular vox pop programme Wat A Gwaan premiers on CINTV Channel 73 May 5, 2012 at 11pm.
DON'T MISS IT!!!!!!!!
The exciting “Dancin Dynamites” with the Beautiful and Vivacious Jenny Jenny returns to CIN on Ch. 73 starting Saturday April 28,2011 at 11pm, Don’t miss the chance to see Jamaica’s top dancers BRING IT! Dancers BOOM!!!
CIN’s new programme “Granny Rule” starts airing on Sunday May 6th at 5:30pm on Channel 73….Don’t miss this 4 part comedy series which tells the hilarious story of Big Pants and Pumpkin.
Granny Rule is a comedy by Paul O. Beale. It tells the hilarious story of Big Pants and Pumpkin. Big Pants goes to the country and meets Pumpkin whom he takes to Kingston to live with him. Big Pants is a loader man downtown and so, he goes to work very early in the mornings and returns rather late in the evenings. This created loneliness in Pumpkin and after meeting Donald, she settles for an affair with him. The Handicap is the yard messenger for Big Pants and he discovers what is happening. After a bit of blackmailing things get out of hand and eventually Handicap is forced to reveal what he knows. Granny gets in on the act and sets out to punish Donald for betraying her.
Granny Rule is Paul O. Beale’s first commercial play which he also directed. It opened in 1983 and became one of the most popular play on video over the years. The play features Paul O. Beale as Big Pants, Andrea (Delcita) Wright as Pumpkin, Suzette Barrett as Granny, Dave Ellis as Handicap and Geddes Vassell as Donald.
CIN NEWEST CLIENT “THE VILLAGES AT COVERLEY,” THE EXTRAORDINARY, HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN BARBADOS
The Caribbean International Network (CIN) is proud to announce our newest client “The Villages at Coverley,” the extraordinary, housing development in Barbados. This important collaboration will showcase these stylish, affordable homes to the substantial Barbadian population in New York’s tri-state community. Through CIN’s unequaled program line-up of Caribbean programs, potential buyers will see the beauty of the homes and the well-planned Lifestyle Community.
CIN’s CEO, Stephen Hill put it this way, “What we do best is connect quality products with quality viewers. Once the commercials start airing, expect home sales at Coverley to increase.”
The homes are available in a variety of designs and sizes to accommodate most families. In addition, there are extensive commercial amenities including banking, shopping, medical, daycare and recreational facilities.
The most important observations have come from the many satisfied home buyers. Here are a few comments from one couple, Margarita and Jeffery, “We are happy to announce that we found all we were looking for at the "THE VILLAGES at COVERLEY". An initial visit lead to several others during the time we were there. The concept was the most remarkable aspect of the whole thing. The street and names of the various homes was so Bajan, and the onsite facilities was what did it for us. We love LOT #70, in the Avocado area.”
For seventeen years CIN’s robust programming has supported the sales growth of many well-known firms. We are privileged to begin this new relationship with The Villages at Coverley and look forward to a long and production future together.
JOACHIM Zeitz, chairman of sporting goods and lifestyle giant PUMA, was the special guest at a forum put on by NCB at the Wyndham Hotel and ably moderated by the bank's general manager for marketing, communications and service delivery Sheree Martin last week.
Zeitz became PUMA's CEO at just 30 and was instrumental in turning around the fortunes of the company. When he took over in 1993 PUMA was close to being bankrupt. Zeitz brought it into profitability and kept it that way for succeeding years. Last year PUMA generated over ¤3 billion euros in total sales with footwear sales alone coming to ¤1.53 billion euros (an increase of 51.2 per cent). Footwear accounts for about half of PUMA's sales.
Founded in 1948 in Germany, PUMA distributes its products in 120 countries and employs over 11,000 people across the world.
Addressing the audience of Jamaica's cognoscenti and business leaders, Zeitz said that PUMA was guided by four key principles, namely being fair, honest, positive and creative in decisions made and actions taken.
He said his mission was to take PUMA from a traditional sportswear company into a lifestyle brand that is perceived as being cool. Today PUMA is renowned, more so than its larger competitors Adidas and Nike, as a fashion sportswear brand.
PUMA sponsors both sprint superstar Usain Bolt and the Jamaica Amateur Athletic Association (JAAA). Bolt's current contract with PUMA comes to an end in 2013. Zeitz spoke of Puma's special relationship with Jamaica and the faith it kept with Usain Bolt after his misfortunes back in 2004. PUMA considered dropping him, because back then Bolt was seen as a bad bet but Zeitz decided to stick with him, no doubt impressed by the young man's potential.
Addressing the audience, Zeitz said: "The best thing we did could have been wrong, but somebody like Usain doesn't come along every day."
CEO and lead principal of New York-based television company Caribbean International Network (CIN) Stephen Hill said that while it was heartening to hear of PUMA's profits and success, perhaps because of Jamaica's contribution to its fortunes, the listed German company should invest in establishing apparel-making factories in Jamaica, thus giving back to the country in a meaningful way. Hill also suggested that PUMA's involvement in Jamaica could then become more integrated, from working with the athletes starting from the junior level all the way through to even manufacturing the kits in Jamaica.
Former Minister of Commerce and Industry Douglas Vaz, speaking with Caribbean Business Report yesterday, said: "Puma is a natural investor for Jamaica and therefore should be an easy sell. The company is clearly enjoying success from its association with Jamaica. The question is, how come an agency like JAMPRO cannot pursuade Puma to invest in Jamaica? The Government has the factory facilities in both St James and the Freezone in Kingston. Our ministers and JAMPRO should engage PUMA, show them our facilities, give it what it needs to invest here so that it can clearly show its commitment to our country. Yes, it can do more for Jamaica than ensure that our people look good while running fast."
CIN LECTURE SERIES 2012 WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 26. THE GUEST SPEAKER WILL BE HONOURABLE DOUGLAS ORANE, CD JP, HON. LLD
Douglas Orane, Executive Chairman of GraceKennedy Limited
Douglas Orane is Executive Chairman of GraceKennedy Limited, a position he assumed on July 1, 2011.
Prior to this position, he served as CEO from 1995 and, in 1998, added Chairman of the GraceKennedy Board of Directors to his portfolio.
Mr. Orane’s career at GraceKennedy began in 1981 when he joined the company as Corporate Planner. Since then he has held several leadership positions in almost all areas of the highly diversified Group.
An engineer by training, Mr. Orane holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Glasgow University. He is also a graduate of the Harvard Business School where he earned a Masters degree in Business Administration.
Under his guidance, GraceKennedy has articulated a vision of transforming itself from a Jamaican trading company into a global consumer products and services Group by the year 2020. His insistence on benchmarking to the best companies internationally has contributed to GraceKennedy’s success, and its continued profitability even in an unpredictable Jamaican economy.
Mr. Orane possesses an active social conscience and leverages his position as a leader of industry to highlight the possibilities in Jamaican society. As President of the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (for two terms between 1992 and 1994) he gained national attention for his incisive, rational and pragmatic views on topical issues, particularly on electoral reform. In 1998, he chaired a Task Force to examine ways to reduce waste in the public sector. Implementation of the resulting recommendations, known as The Orane Report, saved the Jamaican government several million dollars. In 1998, he was appointed an Independent Senator in the Jamaican Senate, a position which he held for four and a half years.
In 2002, the Jamaican Government named him a Commander of the Order of Distinction (C.D.) in recognition of his contribution to commerce and the private sector. In 2009, he was appointed to Jamaica’s Privy Council by Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen.
He continues in the philanthropic footsteps of previous GraceKennedy Chairmen, lending his active support to the company’s programmes for inner-city residents and youth.
WAGE-LED GROWTH, AND MANUFACTURING
Published: Sunday | February 26, 2012
Robert Wynter, Contributor
Stephen Hill, Chief Executive Officer of CIN
In an earlier article this year regarding government planning, I suggested that the administration's strategic plans must have three components: a) specific objectives and targets in line with Vision 2030; b) major strategies and initiatives to achieve these targets; and c) realignment of government (structure, accountability, resource reallocation, approach, relationships with stakeholders) to deliver on the targets, objectives, and eventually Vision 2030.
I also pointed out: "While it is important to implement initiatives and action items, the Government must be held accountable to the achievement of objectives and targets."
It is against this background that I must congratulate the new minister of national security, Peter Bunting, for his strategic approach to his portfolio. Undaunted by the spike in the first six weeks of the year, Minister Bunting has set bold five-year targets to reduce the murder rate by some 67 per cent to just about 300 per year and has, therefore, declared that he will be held accountable for the achievements of the target.
Having set the target, the minister has proceeded to craft game-changing strategies to achieve targets. This is in stark contrast to the conventional approach where strategies and actions are set simply within the context of the current reality and not of the desired future. With this strategic approach, Minister Bunting has set himself head and shoulders above the rest, and I trust that others will follow suit.
Wage-led growth
Danny Roberts, a seasoned trade unionist, is clamouring for a wage-led growth strategy for Jamaica. There have always been contending views on how value-creation surplus should be shared. The profit-led approach is that those who risk their capital should be given priority and will reinvest, creating more jobs and growing the economy.
The wage-led approach is that as those who supply labour earn more, they can spend more and grow the economy. Naturally, a balance is required, as any attempt at forcing the issue one way or the other can lead to disastrous effects such as during our flirtation with democratic socialism.
Memoranda of Understanding
Attempts in the past to increase wages without the commensurate increase in productivity resulted in the economy correcting itself through inflation.
Mr Roberts' assertion, therefore, that wage increases will drive productivity is very spurious. Rather, it is productivity increases that will result in real wage increases.
While the discussion about share of profits should really be centred in private-sector companies, Mr Roberts focuses his arguments on the wages in the public sector. The problem here is that productivity in the public sector is very low, with many persons in positions that add little or no value.
After being lobbied throughout the 1990s for 80 per cent wage parity with the private sector, the Government raised public-sector wages substantially during the early part of the 2000s. Without any increase in productivity, it was clearly unsustainable, and was corrected with a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs). What the MOUs did was preserve both value-added jobs and non-value added jobs while limiting wage increases.
Strategic contraction of the public sector by sequestering the non-value-added positions can result in increasing the wages of those in high value-added positions, while increasing public-sector productivity.
Both administrations' seeming unwillingness to implement real public-sector reform means we are unable to adequately increase the wages of productive workers because we have to pay wages to the unproductive ones at all levels.
Role of the IMF
Mr Roberts appears to be placing an undue amount of blame on the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He wants the Government to "steer the Fund away from its mainstream policy prescription of a general contraction in public-sector spending, with the resultant effects of wage freeze or cuts, layoffs and reduction in pension and other social benefits".
It is my understanding that the IMF wants us to set our own prescriptions to address debt, stagnation and fiscal deficits and stick to them. The problem with the previous administration was its failure to achieve its own ambitious targets.
The new administration has confirmed that tax, pension and public-sector reform are central planks in its economic policy and not, as Mr Roberts suggests, a prescription foisted on us by the Fund. Were Finance Minister Peter Phillips to be convinced that a wage-led strategy is best for Jamaica and can convince his Cabinet colleagues, Jamaica and the IMF that this is so, I am sure the IMF would sign such an agreement.
Economic growth and development will only take place through strategic thinking, improved governance arrangements, strong leadership, accountability, transparency and, most important, strategy execution. In such a scenario, those who risk their capital will make more money, and those who sell their labour will demand higher wages.
We must remember that investors do not make profits to pay wages; rather they pay wages to make profits. It is, therefore, an exercise in futility arguing between a profit-led and wage-led approach to growth.
Whither manufacturing?
Stephen Hill, CEO of Caribbean International Network, touched a few nerves when he recently suggested Jamaica has no future in manufacturing and, as such, we should concentrate on those sectors where we have a competitive advantage. He cites trade liberation in general, and the World Trade Organisation in particular, as reasons.
As is our custom in Jamaica, we tend to shoot the messenger rather than address the message, as responses came fast and furious, with one person saying that Mr Hill is leading the anti-manufacturing movement campaign in Jamaica.
Another writer quoted Krishna Vaswani as saying, "It is up to manufacturers and the Government to formulate policies to rid the system of its inefficiencies to protect the industry."
Low Productivity of Manufacturing Sector
Manufacturing has, for a very long time, been riddled with inefficiencies, and the focus of the Jamaica Manufacturers' Association (JMA) has been on lobbying Government for subsidies to the sector. In fact, the tax-relief benefits accruing to manufacturers under the 'Modernisation of Industry' programme has done very little to modernise the sector, hence its review under the tax-reform programme.
The Economic & Social Survey of Jamaica indicates that manufacturing contributed 8.1 per cent to GDP during 2009-10 with 6.8 per cent of the labour force. The resulting labour productivity was J$532,000 (constant 2003) value added per worker. This pales in comparison to electricity, gas and water at $2.5 million; mining and quarrying at $2.4 million; financial services at $1.3 million; and real-estate services at $942,000.
In fact, manufacturing is only slightly better than wholesale, retail and machinery repair ($433,000); government services ($431,000) and construction ($421,000).
In the mid-1990s, the administration convinced us that implementing the much-vaunted Industrial Development Policy would result in 12 years of steady 6 per cent growth per annum. This policy was never implemented, and instead we went into three years of GDP decline from 1997 to 1999.
In retrospect, the then administration's lack of faith in the manufacturing sector may have influenced its decision to depart from that policy. This long history of inefficiency, exacerbated by trade liberalisation, was the context within which Mr Hill made his statement.
Instead of attacking Mr Hill, we must focus on correcting the inefficiencies to better tackle trade liberalisation, rather than trying to protect manufacturing. A strong and productive manufacturing sector needs no protection.
Robert Wynter is the managing director of Strategic Alignment Limited, which facilitates organisational realignment and leadership development. Comments are welcomed at columns@gleanerjm.com and rob.wyn@hotmail.com.
Businessman Stephen Hill engages State Minister Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams at the SSL Investors' Forum on 'SME Manufacturing in Jamaica' at Terra Nova Hotel on February 7. Hill has been heavily criticised for comments made at the forum for Jamaica to quit manufacturing. - Winston SilL/Freelance Photographer
READERS RESPOND TO STEPHEN HILL ON MANUFACTURING
Stephen Hill, owner of broadcast company Caribbean International Network. - Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer
You're wrong, Mr Hill
THE EDITOR, Sir:
As the CEO of Caribbean International Network, Stephen Hill would be an individual to look to for a great motivational speech or proposal to encourage the development of the manufacturing industry.
Instead, Mr Hill is heading the anti-manufacturing movement in Jamaica campaign.
As a developing country with many natural resources, we should be trying to revive our manufacturing industry instead of looking to the imported 'what lefts' of developed countries.
With the exposure of Jamaican-made goods through tourism, there are many windows open to global trading that are being ignored.
Jamaica has become a worldwide brand which many foreign countries have been carbonising. Garments branded Jamaica, or bearing photos of Bob Marley and Usain Bolt being manufactured overseas, have become a popular trend.
I would like to remind Mr Hill that in 1999 the garment industry in Jamaica employed thousands of locals and they formed 12.9 per cent of exports in 1999 earning US$159 million.
Jamaicans need jobs! If Mr Hill's digression was to determine the fate of the manufacturing industry 74, 000 Jamaicans would be left unemployed and their families sources of income ripped apart.
Mr Hill is only concerned with the problem of the structure of the international trade regime on Jamaica, but as Krishna Vaswani stated, it is up to manufacturers and the government to formulate policies to rid the system of its inefficiencies to protect the industry.
As Brian Pengelley acknowledged, there are sections of the manufacturing industry struggling to be efficient and therefore find it difficult to compete, but there are many industries that are doing well.
Whatever happened to national pride? In this situation the question applies to both manufacturers and consumers. If manufacturers don't take pride in their produce consumers will not support them and if consumers don't seek to boost local industries how will they survive?
We all can play our part in helping manufacturing by consuming more Jamaican goods.
Renee Brown realbrownrenee@yahoo.com
Lack of faith
The Editor, Sir:
I am really disappointed in Stephen Hill's lack of faith and perseverance. In the story 'Hill Suggests Radical Break from Manufacturing', Mr Hill argued that Jamaica should take a break from manufacturing.
Unquestionably, it is an ignorant approach to combating the problem of unemployment and economic growth in a developing country like Jamaica. Over the past few years, the country has been steadily improving its economic performance, despite a number of adversities.
If the manufacturing industry employs 74,000 workers and is to be destroyed, this will result in the livelihood of 74,000 persons which depended on the manufacturing industry being destroyed also. Will this contribute to the betterment of the country's economic situation?
Manufacturing in Jamaica covers the production of a wide variety of products including: spices, natural juices, spirits, wines, liqueurs, cosmetics, apparel, pharmaceuticals, and even canned ackee.
Throughout the region, there are Jamaicans residing in various areas who are accustomed to their authentic Jamaican lifestyle, whether it be the food or our exquisite style of clothing, resulting in a demand of Jamaican manufactured goods.
This activity will boost reintegration as well as popularise the Jamaican produce on the international market. We cannot sit constrained, waiting on an opportunity to come our way; we need to act efficiently and utilise the resources and opportunities we now have available.
I am in agreement with Mr Azan's opinion that the consumers have a choice between imported good and locally produced goods. Instead of criticising the efforts of our Jamaican manufacturers, we need to think of innovative ideas that will enhance productivity and encourage international trade competitiveness.
I believe the Jamaican Government should consider implementing strategies to further facilitate an environment which optimises the potential of our Jamaican producers. As the popular saying goes, 'encouragement sweeten labah'.
The Jamaican Government should offer grants and provide assistance to sustain and encourage the manufacturing industry.
Damian Brown Ocho Rios, St Ann
TV - THE BEST MEDIUM FOR ADVERTISING
Picture of Footballers during Super Bowl Sunday February 9, 2012
In a recent article in The Financial Times, Tim Calkins, Marketing Professor at Northwestern University in Chicago, stated that NBC, the network airing the Super Bowl in the US, sold out it's inventory more than a month before game day. He went on to say that prices for commercials are up 17% from last year, to as much as $3.5 million for a 30 second commercial. This means good results. Thanks to CIN, Jamaican and Caribbean exporters have the best deal, cost wise, to go on TV and capture the lucrative Caribbean New York market of over 2 million each week on CIN's Channels 73 & 25. The reasonable cost for a 30 second commercial is a mere $500 or less. It has been proven that advertising on CIN gets good results. TV... definitely the best medium for advertising!
Stephen Hill, owner of broadcast company Caribbean International Network. - Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer
Marcella Scarlett, Business Reporter
Businessman Stephen Hill said Tuesday that Jamaica has no future in manufacturing against large markets with greater economies of scale and should power down its plants to focus on sectors in which it has comparative advantage.
Industry spokesman for manufacturers Brian Pengelley and his predecessor, furniture maker Omar Azan immediately mounted a defence of the sector as a value creator and a top source of jobs.
Hill, the CEO of New York-based Caribbean International Network, says because of trade liberalisation, Jamaica is being inundated with foreign goods against which its producers cannot effectively compete, and should focus instead on agriculture, tourism and other services.
"The WTO has messed up any ambitions that Jamaica has to expand in manufacturing," said Hill.
"There is a structural problem that we will never be able to overcome. This is the problem that the WTO imposed on emerging markets."
Developed countries in North America and elsewhere benefit from lower production cost and are able to supply goods to emerging markets, Jamaica included, at cheaper prices
and in greater quantities, Hill said Wednesday as a participant of an investors' forum hosted by Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) that focused on Jamaican SMEs.
"Some companies can produce for local use. But look at it - the Chinese are going to kill us," he said.
The World Trade Organization was established in 1995 to knock down barriers to free trade. Jamaica is one of 153 signatories.
Difficult for Jamaica
"The Government needs to come up with a strategy, because the WTO has made it very difficult for Jamaica to compete in manufacturing," said Hill.
"It is too late. This cannot be amended. It is now a part of the world global system so it is not something Jamaica can go and change now. Forget about manufacturing, there is nothing we can do about it now. What we need to do is come up with an economic strategy," he said.
Jamaica's manufacturing sector is in decline. Its contribution to GDP hit a seven-year high of 9.1 per cent in the past decade, but has fallen off by a percentage point.
The sector, which employs 74,000, continues to struggle with an inefficient bureaucracy, crippling energy costs, and inefficient tax system, high labour costs and low productivity, as highlighted by speakers at the SSL forum.
But group companies such as GraceKennedy Limited, Seprod Limited, Lascelles deMercado and others, run highly profitable operations steeped in the manufacturing of food, industrial products and spirits over periods that run into centuries in the case of Lascelles' jewel, J. Wray & Nephew Limited.
Hill made no exception for them, he told the Financial Gleaner when asked to clarify that there ought to be a clean break.
Krishna Vaswani, director of Quality Incorporations VII Limited - a panellist at the forum - agreed with Hill about the adverse impact of the international trade regime on Jamaica, but said it was up to manufacturers and the Government to formulate policies that rid the system of its inefficiencies and so position producers to compete more efficiently in the global space.
Azan, however, pushed back more directly at Hill's suggestion, saying consumers can choose not to buy imported products; and that it is up to local suppliers to create quality products that consumers want.
"They won't be on the shelf if people do not want them to buy," said Azan, the CEO of Boss Furniture, referring to imported products.
"Manufacturing has contributed more than both farming and tourism over the years. When everything else was contracting, manufacturing was expanding," he said.
Pengelley, the president of the Jamaica Manufacturers' Association, acknowledged that there are sections of the manufacturing industry struggling to be efficient and therefore find it difficult to compete.
But he also pushed back at Hill, saying that many industries are flourishing, even in the face of the current hardships, and that some even have global dominance.
The tourism sector matches manufacturing in jobs at 74,000, according to the latest labour statistics published by Statin, but agriculture dominates with 191,000 jobs.
But while agriculture is contributing 5.8 per cent to GDP and tourism 6.1 per cent, according to Planning Institute of Jamaica estimates for 2010, manufacture easily outpaced them with contribution of 8.1 per cent.
GREAT NEWS FROM CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK (CIN)
Picture of Judi and Omar, hosts of “Gospel Rhythms.”
CIN blasts out with 2 new programs that's a must to see: "Gospel Rhythms" and "Joint Tenants" plus their new season of "Ity and Fancy Cat". Everything gets on the way on Sunday, February 5 on Channel 73 with "Gospel Rhythms" at 1.30 pm, "Joint Tenants" at 5.30 pm and "Ity and Fancy Cat" at 11.00 pm.
"Gospel Rhythms", produced by Barri Vision, is hosted by author, playwright and executive producer Judith Falloon-Reed. This unique programme, which airs in Jamaica and the Caribbean, features performances and interviews with leading Jamaican Gospel artistes. It covers a wide range of the very best Gospel music from traditional to Reggae and Dance Hall gospel styles.
The Soap Opera “Joint Tenants" is about the relationship between an eccentric landlord and his tenants. Extremely funny! A must to see!
The 30 minute comedy, "Ity and Fancy Cat", returns funnier than ever! Produced by Ellis International, the production showcases skits, monologues, and hidden camera gags of well known Jamaican and International personalities as well as rip-roaring live, hilarious routines.
Caribbean International Network (CIN) continues to bring the best for your enjoyment, "Gospel Rhythms", "Joint Tenants" and "Ity and Fancy Cat" starting Sunday, February 5th on CIN's Channel 73.
For further information on how to advertise on CIN call: 347-448-4345/ 718-355-9904 or email: cin@mail.infochan.com and go to www.cintvjamaica.com to see CIN’s other programmes.
I NEED CIN IN HARTFORD, CT
I am a resident of Hartford, CT and would love if you could expand to this area as we are lacking a channel of your caliber in our current line up. We have a large Caribbean population and we would benefit greatly. I am so jealous of my family and friends when I visit them in the city as they always boast and brag about CIN. Please consider this request.
Thank you so much.
Nicole
I NEED CIN IN GEORGIA
I lived in Brooklyn, NY for ten years and I enjoyed the CIN especially on Sundays. I am now living in Georgia and it is currently five years since I moved and I can't live another year without CIN. Is it possible if you guys are considering to put CIN in Georgia? Many Jamaicans are moving from New York to Georgia,Texas and Florida. I am looking forward to having CIN in Georgia. I spoke to the cable network and they said I had to get in contact with you guys.
Blessing, Christine.
LOWELL HAWTHORNE’S ENDORSEMENT OF CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK (CIN) AT THE JAMAICA OBSERVER BUSINESS LEADER AWARDS
CIN’s new programme “Joint Tenants” starts airing on Sunday February 5th at 5:30pm on Channel 73… Don’t miss this 13 part comedy series about the relationship between an eccentric landlord and his less than ideal tenants.
Brief Synopsis for “Joint Tenants”
Joints Tenants is a comedy series about the relationship between an eccentric landlord and his less than ideal tenants. When Mr. Paper decided to make his upscale house available for rental, He did not bargain for what was to come. As if the problems with the tenants are not enough, Mr. Paper must now come to terms with the fact that his prized son is showing romantic interest in one of the females.
DIONNE JACKSON-MILLER INTERVIEWS PRIME MINISTER OF JAMAICA ANDREW HOLNESS
Dionne Jackson Miller interviews Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness
The Caribbean International Network (CIN) is proud to announce the airing of Jamaica’s best current affairs discussion programme, “All Angles” hosted by Dionne Jackson Miller. “All Angles” is a weekly one hour current affairs programme that strips away the layers and gets right to the core of the big stories of the week that was. It is a no nonsense debate of the most current issues. With the upcoming Jamaican election to be held on December 29th, this programme will provide lively discussions, debates and critical analysis of the ‘hot’ topics surrounding the election. Stephen Hill, C.E.O of CIN stated that “All Angles” is a continuation of the compelling programmes that CIN has aired to the large Caribbean Diaspora in New York and the Tri-State.
CIN is the only regularly scheduled television service for the New York Jamaican-American community. For sixteen years we have provided a full menu of news, sports, drama and music programmes created exclusively for the rapidly growing and youthful Jamaican population. Each week, we air the entire range of information and entertainment programmes for the large Jamaican-American audience on ch.73 and ch.25 in New York. For further information go to www.cintvjamaica.com or email us at cin@mail.infochan.com
CONTRACTOR GENERAL ARGUES THAT THERE IS NO POLITICAL WILL TO FIGHT THE SCOURGE OF CORRUPTION IN PUBLIC CONTRACTING IN JAMAICA
Contractor General of Jamaica, Greg Christie speaking at the Seventh Annual CIN Lecture Series in New York at the historic Schomburg Center in Harlem on October 26, 2011
Geg Christie wows them in New York
Contractor General, Greg Christie on Wednesday night at the CIN Lecture Series speaking to a packed audience at the Schomburg Centre, criticized the Jamaican Government for not doing enough to stomp out corruption.
He spoke for over an hour to an audience which reacted positively during his discourse and interrupted his speech several times with applause.
For a summary of his speech , see below and if you want to see the entire speech go to the OCG's website:www.ocg.gov.jm
Contractor General, Greg Christie, in delivering the Seventh Annual Lecture in the Caribbean International Network (CIN) Lecture Series in New York last night, chronicled several reasons which substantiate his view that there is a lack of Political Will to seriously fight corruption in public contracting in Jamaica.
In a 90 minute presentation, which was delivered to members of the Jamaican and Caribbean Diaspora, at the historic Schomburg Center in Harlem, the Contractor General cited, among other things, critical deficiencies that have existed in the Contractor General Act for 28 years, which no Administration had seen it fit to fix.
In particular, Mr. Christie alluded to the failure of the State to entrench the Office of the Contractor General (OCG) in the Constitution of Jamaica to protect it from political interference, to give the OCG the power to halt a Government contracting process that was exhibiting signs of corruption or irregularity, and to increase the sanctions for criminal offences under the Act.
He also chronicled a slew of obstacles which he has had to face in the discharge of his mandates under the Contractor General Act. Among these, he alluded to the Administration’s double standard on the issue of State asset divestments, attempts at intimidation and politicization of the OCG, the lack of prosecutions regarding matters that had been referred by the OCG to the Director of Public Prosecutions, and the failure on the part of Public Bodies, earlier in his tenure, to comply with the lawful requisitions of the OCG.
In his wide-ranging address, the Contractor General also listed over 25 formal remedial recommendations which he said had been made by the OCG to the Legislative and the Executive arms of the State, but which, to date, had been essentially ignored.
Greg Christie, Contractor General of Jamaica, will be the personality presented by CIN in, their very popular, Caribbean Lecture Series at the Schomburg Center For Black Culture, 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, on Wednesday, October 26 at 7:00 pm.
Christie, referred to by top journalists as "Public Hero", "Man of the Year"and"Fearless and unrelenting in his quest to root out corruption", will give it all to you.
His Address "The Fight to Secure Integrity, Transparency and Accountability in the Award of Government Contracts in Jamaica".
Christie will be introduced by past Lecture Series presenter, Lowell Hawthorne, CEO of Golden Krust.
This year's CIN Caribbean Lecture Series is sponsored by Walker's Wood - Caribbean Foods, Richmond St. Ann - The Place to Live, The Weekly Gleaner -Where Life Enfolds, Golden Krust and Jampact.
CONTRACTOR GENERAL GREG CHRISTIE, WILL DELIVER THE SEVENTH ANNUAL CIN LECTURE AT NEW YORK’S SCHOMBURG CENTER ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2011 AT 7PM.
Greg Christie, Contractor General of Jamaica
Greg Christie, Contractor General of Jamaica, has been selected to deliver the seventh annual lecture, presented each year by the Caribbean International Network, (CIN). Greg Christie’s address will be “The Fight to Secure Integrity, Transparency and Accountability in the Award of Government Contracts in Jamaica."
“This year CIN is extremely proud to have Mr. Christie as our presenter at the seventh annual lecture. He was selected for his remarkable accomplishments. The importance of integrity and transparency in government cannot be over stated, especially in these tough economic times,” said Stephen Hill, CEO of CIN.
Greg Christie has been relentless in his efforts to root out corruption in Jamaica, as he pursues corrupt politicians and corrupt people in high places. In a diplomatic cable sent to their superiors in Washington, The Americans lauded Christie for his no-holds-bared approach, which was being undertaken against the background of endemic corruption in high places. Prime Minister Bruce Golding of Jamaica also sings his praises “Fearless and unrelenting in his quest to root out corruption…He not only barks but he bites.”
Over the years the, CIN Caribbean Lecture Series has presented individuals of unique achievement and superior commitment to the political, economic and social advancement of the Caribbean region. Past presenters include two former Prime Ministers, P.J. Patterson and Edward Seaga, UCLA Professor Robert Hill, the late UWI distinguished Professor, Rex Nettleford, Lowell Hawthorne, CEO of Golden Krust Restaurants and R.G. Thwaites author, attorney and broadcaster.
The Caribbean International Network is the only regularly scheduled television service for the New York Jamaican-American community. For more on CIN go to www.cintvjamaica.com
JAMAICA NEEDS TO PRESENT ITS MESSAGES TO DIASPORA -CIN
In the picture from left is Enthrose Campbell, Director of Production at JIS, Stephen Hill C.E.O of Caribbean International Network, Neville James, Special Advisor, Office of The Prime Minister and Al Edwards.
CEO of the Caribbean International Network (CIN), Stephen Hill has emphasized to public sector entities, the importance of developing countries like Jamaica presenting their messages to the Diaspora and the world as information transmitted by other media may be misconstrued.
“At the end of the day, when the general media reports, it usually comes out negative. We want to be able to transmit positive communication that the Diaspora and other people can pick up on and realize that we are a society and a country that is making progress,” Mr. Hill said.
Mr Hill held discussions with a number of public sector entities on June 23 at Jamaica House on the importance of connecting with the Diaspora and sharing information about their respective agencies and Jamaica through weekly programmes produced by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS).
"Appointment Television" is what every TV channel strives to achieve.
Click here for email from viewer in New York in which he states in the last paragraph, " I plan my Sundays around CIN."
CIN has clearly achieved the status of appointment TV for the Caribbean Diaspora.
JAMAICAN NEWS NOW BANG-ONTIME FOR NEW YORKERS
Stephen Hill, Chief Executive Officer of CIN
Stephen Hill, CEO of CIN Caribbean International Network, announced today that COVER STORY (Jamaican News) will be speeded for airing in New York.
New Yorkers will now get current Jamaican News almost simultaneous with Jamaica, Sundays, Channel 25 at 7:00 am and Channel 73 at 6:30 pm.
You asked for it - now CIN gives you the Jamaican News BANG-ONTIME!
IT’S SMOOTH, IT’S SOULFUL, IT’S SEXY, IT’S “LOVERS ROCK”, COMING SOON TO CHANNEL 73 ON CIN.
Lovers’ Rock is a type of reggae music known for its romantic flair and
content. This style of music came to prominence in the 1970s when artistes
such as Ken Boothe, Johnny Nash and John Holt had international hits with
reggae versions of well known love songs.
It’s Smooth, It’s soulful, It’s Sexy, it’s “LOVERS ROCK” - a half an hour music video programme, that will feature the best of Lovers’ Rock music from then to now. Each week viewers will enjoy the smooth sounds of some
of Jamaica’s most talented singers. Lovers Rock will be a superb alternative
for viewers looking for that perfect fusion of soulful melody and the beats
of reggae.
Lovers Rock" will start airing on CIN on channel 73, on April 30th at
12:30am and May 1st at 12:00 pm. Thereafter it will be schedule to air every
Saturday and Sunday at the respective times.
It’s Smooth, It’s soulful, It’s Sexy, it’s “LOVERS ROCK”, coming soon to
Channel 73 on CIN.
STEPHEN HILL, CEO OF CIN TV PRESENTED HERMAN HALL WITH THE CLM TV PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD 2010
Stephen Hill, C.E.O of CIN TV presented Herman Hall with the CLM TV Person of the year 2010 award at The Negril Restaurant on February 28th 2011.
Biography:
Herman Hall is President of Herman Hall Communications and publisher of Everybody's Magazine.
Hall, a former radio broadcaster, was one of the founders of the WLIB Radio Caribbean format in the 1970s-1980s together with pioners like Ken Wiliams. He served WLIB as a commentator and consultant for many years and has produced and promoted some of the top calypso/Soca shows in the tri-state area. As a promoter, Hall has presented shows at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Centre, Radio City Music Hall, the then Felt Forum/Theater and John Hancock Theater in Boston and many more. He has promoted Oliver Samuels plays from Boston to Washington, D.C for 20 consecutive years. Hall joined the late Carlos Lezama in 1972 developing carnival in Broklyn and served on the Board of WIADCA. He is credited with bringing all the major TV stations in NYC to the carnival.
CARIBBEAN TV PROGRAM RECEIVES USA CONGRESSIONAL PROCLAMATION FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH
CLM TV Executive members Clement Hume (3rd from L), Anthony Turner, (4th L) & Andrea Bullens (6th L), host Irwine Clare (7th L), cameraman Jason Mason (8th L) and editor Basil Wellington (1st L) accepting the Congressional Proclamation at the station's 4th anniversary party in NY. Others in the picture are Jamaica's Consul General in New York Geneive Brown-Metzger (2nd L) , Veronica Beckford (5th L) - who presented the proclamation on behalf of Congressman Meeks - and Stephen Hill (R), CEO of CIN TV.
Caribbean Lifestyle TV (CLM TV) production team, comprising executives Anthony Turner, Clement Hume, Andrea Bullens, host Irwine Clare, editor Basil Wellington and cameraman Jason Mason created history on the last day of Black History month 2011, when they became the first New York based Caribbean TV producers, to be presented with a Congressional Proclamation from the office of USA Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-6), Senior Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and House Financial Services for outstanding contribution to the Diaspora for the past four years.
The proclamation, which was presented at the station's fourth anniversary gala at Negril Restaurant in Manhattan, attracted hundreds of Caribbean nationals in the tri-state area, including Jamaica's Consul General in New York, Geneive Brown-Metzger who was on hand to celebrate the milestone achievement. Also present were Stephen Hill, CEO of CIN TV, who flew in from Jamaica, Jazz great Monty Alexander and international reggae artiste Denroy Morgan.
Starting Sunday, January 16, 2011 at 7:30 the Caribbean International Network (CIN) will televise “Perspective,” a weekly commentary by Ronnie Thwaites, the award winning broadcaster, known for his crisp analysis and no nonsense delivery.
Now he will bring his unique talents to the CIN line-up, focusing each week on major issues to help viewers understand the real stories behind the news. The Hon. Mr. Thwaites, a member of parliament, ordained minister, farmer and attorney, is well suited to offer thoughtful insights to all viewers interested in Jamaica.
“Ronnie is one of a kind; a gentleman who blends several professional backgrounds with a passion for justice. He is truly the people's champion,” said Stephen Hill, the head of CIN.
For 17 Years Caribbean International Network (CIN) has been the only regularly scheduled television service for the Caribbean community in the New York area. Since inception, the network has provided a full menu of news, sports, drama, and music programs created exclusively for the rapidly growing and youthful Caribbean population. Each week CIN airs a wide and diverse range of information and entertainment programs for the large Caribbean- American audience on Channel 73 & 25, reaching a potential market of 18.9 million people.
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