BU was one of the first to question the credentials of new Chairman of the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) Mr. Leroy Parris, after he was appointed by his long time friend and current Prime Minister David Thompson. After navigating the new CBC Website we want to be the first to congratulate Mr. Parris for approving the new look!
CBC easily has the most attractive Website as far as design in the media industry, but the content is what should make Barbadians sit-up and take note. It is no secret that BU and the Bajan blogosphere have been critical of the lack of foresight by Media Houses in Barbados to use discussion forums and blogs on their Website to facilitate interaction between the public and themselves.
The Nation Newspaper has a Discussion Area which is useless and reflects the lack of importance which the management attaches to it. Voice of Barbados (VOB) had a Discussion Area but it was mysteriously removed. Quiet inquiries have turned up that the Media Houses remain worried about being sued for defamation.
We must congratulate CBC again for creating an online feedback mechanism on their new Website. It is the way of the future; other Media Houses in Barbados that feel to continue in the traditional mode is the way to go, they may need to wake up and sniff the coffee. We encourage members of the BU family to visit the new CBC Website and give them a good kickoff.
The station in the Pine has often been the epitome of mediocrity but if the new Website represents a new standard which the public will come to expect going forward, then we say jolly good show!
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