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]
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Broadcasting |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Website | tvniue |
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
editTelevision Niue is broadcast in Niuean and in English.[5][6][7]
Radio Sunshine broadcasts in English and Niuean,[1] over 594 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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