JCN TV Will Be CNN Of The Region

January 29, 2007
JCN Television Prepares To Hit Airwaves
By Rogan M. Smith

Media magnate and Chief Executive Officer of Jones Communications Network Wendall Jones said recently his company’s new television station, JCN Television, will easily be the CNN of the region when it hits the airwaves March 15.

Mr. Jones said the TV station will be free from political interference and will operate on a world-class scale.

JCN Television represents the third leg in Mr. Jones’ media enterprise, which also includes the Bahama Journal and Love 97 FM. Programming will air on channel 14.

JCN Television will be unlike any other local television facility in the market, according to Mr. Jones, who said he wants to set a new standard of excellence in television broadcasting in the Bahamas.

Mr. Jones attributed his company’s success to his highly trained news team, which he said is responsible for transforming the company into the tour de force that it is today.

He said his media empire has enjoyed tremendous success over the years thanks to the staff and said he feels confident that its success will carry over to television.

"I believe that the success that we have enjoyed over the years is due to the kind of employees that I have been able to surround myself with. It’s not just Wendall Jones; it is the hardworking staff of this company – whether they are in programming or in news or management. They have made JCN what it is today," he said.

"And it is through this quest for excellence that successive governments have seen what we have been able to do and extended us the licenses to do what we are doing. So, I’m just the leader setting the vision and ensuring that people follow certain guidelines to achieve the vision that we have set for the company. We have a good idea of what the vision is for television and I believe people in the company have bought into the vision. With that kind of support behind me I believe the world is our oyster."

Mr. Jones boasted that there is no other media company in the country like Jones Communications in terms of dynamics and quality programming.

"It’s the talent that we use on television that will make the difference. We are subscribing to a high level of production. Mediocrity will not be a part of JCN Television," he said.

"We’re dealing with separate entities. Radio is what you hear; television is what you see. So, we are going to ensure that what you see is just as good or better than what you hear on Love 97. We have the talent here to make that happen," he said.