CNS TV 6
| Country | Guyana |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | National |
| Headquarters | Georgetown |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | C. N. Sharma |
| History | |
| Launched | June 7, 1992 |
| Former names | CNS TV 12 (1992-1998) |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| VHF | Analog VHF 6 |
CNS TV 6 is a private television station owned by C. N. Sharma. One of the first stations of its kind in Guyana, it was established on channel 12 in 1992, before moving to channel 6 in 1998.
History
[edit]CNS TV started broadcasting on June 7, 1992, in a section of his own home in Lacytown. It was the fourth television station in Guyana, behind Guyana Television, WRHM and VCT. In June 1993, videographer Tyrone Ali joined the station.[1]
The station initially operated on VHF channel 12. In February 1998, CNS announced its move to channel 6, which had been planned since March 3, 1993 at earliest. The new frequency was originally occupied by WRHM as a secondary outlet (the main outlet was on channel 7), which was moving to UHF channel 38 as consequence.[2] A fire affected its facilities in 2004, prompting it to move to a new location.[1]
Controversies
[edit]In 2011, CNS TV 6 was banned for airing commentary that "sought to create discord among denominations in the Christian community" in defiance of the national constitution.[3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "C N Sharma celebrates 25 years 'on air'". Guyana Chronicle. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
- ^ WRHM to transmit on Channel 38 frequency - equipment expected shortly, Stabroek News, February 20, 1998
- ^ "CNS 6 gets second 4-month ban". Kaieteur News. 2011-10-01. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
- ^ "Int'l press freedom body slams Sharma ban". Kaieteur News. 2011-10-05. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
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