Barbados media guide

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Image caption, The media operate in a relatively free environment

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.

麻豆社 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

  • - daily
  • - daily
  • - business

Television

  • - government-owned, operates CBC TV

Radio

  • - 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
  • - run by Starcom Network
  • - run by Starcom Network
  • - run by Starcom Network
  • - run by Starcom Network
  • - commercial