Barbados media guide
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The media are free of censorship and state control, says Freedom House.
All newspapers are privately-owned, and there is a mix of private and public radio stations.
Although the sole TV station is run by the government-owned Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation, it presents a wide range of political views. The CBC also operates MCTV, a multi-channel and pay-TV service.
BBC World Service radio broadcasts on 92.1 FM in Bridgetown.
There were 228,000 internet users by July 2022, comprising 79% of the population (Internetworldstats.com). Access is unrestricted.
Press
The Barbados Advocate, external - daily
The Nation, external - daily
The Broad Street Journal, external - business
Television
Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), external - government-owned, operates CBC TV
Radio
Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), external - government-owned, operates FM 94.7, 98.1 The One, QFM 100.7
BBS FM - operated by Barbados Broadcasting Service
Faith 102 - religious, run by Barbados Broadcasting Service
Hott 95.3, external - run by Starcom Network
Voice of Barbados, external - run by Starcom Network
The Beat 104, external - run by Starcom Network
Life 97.5, external - run by Starcom Network
Mix 96.9 , external- commercial