London, England (27th August 2014) – Caribbean news. With calls for greater diversity in broadcasting high on the news agenda in the United Kingdom, CaribBe TV is offering an exciting new development in programming. By launching the premier multi-media platform that will offer viewers a wide variety of TV channels, streaming live and on-demand, direct from the Caribbean, CaribBe TV is aiming to fill the gap in the market on UK shores.
The Caribbean/West Indian community accounts for about 12% of the overall population, in particular in metropolitan areas in the South East and Northern England, and is one of the longest settled communities in the UK. Despite the high number offirst,second and third generation West Indians who call the UK home, there is still a distinct lack of quality TV programming from the Caribbean, unlike programming on offer for African and Asian communities.
CaribBe TV press launch Photo courtesy Deana Bellamy
CaribBe TV will broadcast the best of the region’s news, sports, current affairs and special events; comedy, family, music & entertainment, as well as Caribbean cooking, cultural, educational, fashion, lifestyle and travel programmes. Aimed at both the Caribbean/West Indian Diaspora in the UK and any other residents who appreciate Caribbean culture and aspire for a Caribbean lifestyle, CaribBe TV offers unrestricted access to subscribers for authentic viewing originating from the region.
CaribBe TV Press Launch: April, David and Jo. Photo courtesy Deana Bellamy
Jamaican entrepreneur and former Miss Jamaica Universe, April Jackson is ambassador and host of CaribBe TV. “April epitomises the essence of CaribBE TV” says Jo Spalburg, managing director of Caribbean Media Partners. “She is a role model who has successfully developed her talents and businesses, both in the Caribbean and the UK, by staying true to her heritage. April is bridging the gap between the Caribbean and the UK, much in the same way as CaribBe TV, and is therefore a perfect brand ambassador.”
CaribBe TV Press Launch: April, David,Jo and Eddie. Photo courtesy Deana Bellamy
CaribBe TV’s designated technology partners, Cloudio TV will ensure the secured distribution and quality delivery of all Caribbean channels and other audio-visual content that will be made available to customers through a wide variety of different devices and platforms.
David Vargas-Racero, CEO of Cloudio TV says “We are delighted and proud to partner with CaribBe TV, which is a perfect fit as part of our strategic plan to become the leading provider of ethnic and thematic television in the UK and Europe. Our main role is to offer the best quality viewing and customer experience of overseas content, in order to meet the high standards of the UK/European consumers.”
To register your interest in CaribBe TV please visit www.caribbe.tv.
April Jackson at CaribBe TV press launch. Photo courtesy Deana Bellamy
