Broadcasting Corporation of Niue
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Broadcasting |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Website | tvniue |
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.[1] 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]
As of December 1, 2024, a banner on Google's search results for Niue Broadcasting Corp is showing the Corporation as Temporarily Closed. Emails to Trevor Tiakia and other staffers have either been bouncing back for several months with User Not Found, or receiving no response. Calls from off-island to 683 4026 also are receiving an error message.
Broadcasting schedule
[edit]Television Niue is broadcast in Niuean and in English.[5][6][7]
Radio Sunshine broadcasts in English and Niuean,[1] over 863 kHz AM and 88.6 MHz FM, from 06:00 to 21:30.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c The Far East and Australasia 2003, 2002, ISBN 1-85743-133-2, p.1059
- ^ "Pacific Media Adopt Honiara Action Plan", Pacific Magazine, May 28, 2007
- ^ Niue: Media, BBC, July 2, 2008
- ^ Website of the government of Niue: Cabinet ministers Archived 2013-10-12 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ The Commonwealth Yearbook, Richard Green, 2004, Commonwealth Secretariat, ISBN 0-11-703227-1
- ^ "Niue Travel Guide - Communications" Archived 2008-09-17 at the Wayback Machine, World Travel Guide
- ^ a b Tonga-Samoa Handbook, David Stanley, 1999, ISBN 1-56691-174-5, p.284
External links
[edit]- Television Niue official website
- Television Niue channel on YouTube: BCN News in English and Niuean
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