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CBU - Caribbean Broadcasting Union The Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) founded in 1970 is a not-for-profit association of public ser Its secretariat is based in Barbados.

The Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) founded in 1970 is a not-for-profit association of public service and commercial broadcasters in the Caribbean. Beginning in the mid-1980s, the CBU created several regionally syndicated programmes including CaribScope, Caribbean Newsline, Caribbean News Review, Caribbean Business Weekly, Talk Caribbean, the Caribbean Song Festival, Riddim Express and the Cari

bVision television news exchange, among other programmes. Leadership of the association is mainly rotated between representatives of the affiliated media houses. On 9 June 2000 the commercial operations of the CBU and the Caribbean News Agency were merged into the Caribbean Media Corporation, also based in Barbados, which has carried on the business of television production begun by the CBU. The CBU's current mandate includes the facilitation of some broadcast services, representation, and training of the staff of member stations in support of a unified Caribbean community. It holds an Annual General Assembly (AGA) in one of the member nations every August. Member stations are drawn from the 15 member nations of the Caribbean Community, with the exception of Haiti. Other member stations are drawn from Anguilla, Turks & Caicos, the Netherlands Antilles, Cuba and Colombia.

20/08/2025

of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union’s (CBU) 56th Annual General Assembly Opening Ceremony & Hall of Fame Induction, held on Tuesday, August 19, at the Hilton Barbados Resort.



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Tonight we celebrate Caribbean media excellence! ✨The 36th CBU Media Awards Gala takes place at 7:00 PM AST, honouring outstanding achievements in print, broadcast, and digital media. 🏆📺

📺 Watch it live on UWI TV Global or the BGIS YouTube channel at youtube.com/ and be part of the experience!

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Day 2 of shifted from exploring Barbados’ rich heritage to thought-provoking dialogue and recognition of industry excellence. ✨

The Plenary Session brought together CBU leaders and representatives from across the region to chart the way forward for Caribbean media under this year’s theme “Caribbean Media and the Orange Economy.”

The day culminated with the Opening Ceremony, highlighted by the induction of two distinguished honourees - Mr. Christopher Laird and Dr. Bruce Paddington - into the CBU Caribbean Media Hall of Fame.

Day 1 of set the tone in true Barbadian style! 🇧🇧 Delegates enjoyed a scenic island tour sponsored by the Barbados Tou...
19/08/2025

Day 1 of set the tone in true Barbadian style! 🇧🇧 Delegates enjoyed a scenic island tour sponsored by the Barbados Tourist Board and BTMI, with stops from National Heroes Square, Pelican Village to Rock Hall Freedom Monument, Byde Mill Experience and Speightstown. The day closed with the Partners Showcase, where industry leaders and delegates connected through informative presentations and exchanges. ✨

18/08/2025

🎥 A warm welcome from CBU President Anthony Greene as we gather in Barbados for the 56th Annual General Assembly! 🇧🇧✨

This year’s theme “Caribbean Media and the Orange Economy” highlights the power of our creative industries and the opportunities ahead.

🎟️ Ready to dive into ? Pick up your delegate credentials at the Hibiscus Room 🌸 — just look for the Caribbean Broadcas...
17/08/2025

🎟️ Ready to dive into ? Pick up your delegate credentials at the Hibiscus Room 🌸 — just look for the Caribbean Broadcasting Union sign!

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📺 Be part of the experience - don’t miss live coverage of this August!✨ Tuesday, Aug 19 – 56th Annual General Assembly...
15/08/2025

📺 Be part of the experience - don’t miss live coverage of this August!

✨ Tuesday, Aug 19 – 56th Annual General Assembly - Opening Ceremony & Hall of Fame Induction, with keynote speaker The Hon Mia Amor Mottley SC MP, Prime Minister of Barbados.

🏆 Wednesday, Aug 20 – 36th CBU Media Awards Gala, celebrating excellence in Caribbean media & broadcasting, featuring keynote speaker Senator Dr. Shantal Munro-Knight, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for Culture.

📍 Watch live on UWITV Global (available on Flow EVO, HubTV, +movil) or online via BGIS on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/

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The Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) founded in 1970 is a not-for-profit association of public service and commercial broadcasters in the Caribbean. Its secretariat is based in Barbados. Beginning in the mid-1980s, the CBU created several regionally syndicated programmes including CaribScope, Caribbean Newsline, Caribbean News Review, Caribbean Business Weekly, Talk Caribbean, the Caribbean Song Festival, Riddim Express and the CaribVision television news exchange, among other programmes. These were some of the first television programmes to contribute to a nascent regional integration movement and enjoyed wide viewership, particularly CaribScope, a magazine containing arts, cultural and general-interest features submitted by member stations. Leadership of the association is mainly rotated between representatives of the affiliated media houses. On 9 June 2000, the commercial operations of the CBU and the Caribbean News Agency were merged into the Caribbean Media Corporation, also based in Barbados, which has carried on the business of television production begun by the CBU. The CBU's current mandate includes the facilitation of some broadcast services, representation, and training of the staff of member stations in support of a unified Caribbean community. It holds an Annual General Assembly (AGA) in one of the member nations every August. Member stations are drawn from the 15 member nations of the Caribbean Community, with the exception of Haiti. Other member stations are drawn from Suriname, the Netherlands Antilles, and Cuba.