BBC World Service now on FM across Tobago with new relay launch

People in Tobago can now listen to BBC World Service in FM quality by tuning in to BBC 98.7 FM, with the launch of a dedicated FM transmitter on the island. Audiences will now have access to a wide range of BBC programming, including content tailored specifically for the Caribbean region. The new service joins three other 24-hour BBC FM stations in the Caribbean – BBC 89.1 FM Antigua, BBC 104 FM Jamaica and the BBC 98.7 FM service which has been available on the neighbouring island of Trinidad since late 2007. Key programming includes Caribbean Report, the BBC Caribbean's flagship programme. Broadcast in the morning and the evening drivetime slot, this offers news and current affairs across the Caribbean and reflects world news from a Caribbean perspective. The programmes seek to reflect the pan-Caribbean news agenda from a variety of viewpoints and attract high-profile guests, ranging from prime ministers of the region to the local man in the street. A team of experienced Caribbean journalists, based at BBC World Service in London, provide news and analysis, alongside a team of seasoned journalists based in regional capitals and across the Caribbean diaspora. The weekly Caribbean Magazine reflects the human side of the news as well as the blend of influences in Caribbean culture. Grammy Award-winning musician Ziggy Marley featured in a recent interview. Sports Caribbean programmes are part of the morning and evening drivetime offer, tailored for Caribbean audiences, tapping into BBC sports expertise and coverage of the world of sport. These programmes provide the very latest reports from BBC sports journalists and commentators at major events, including Test cricket, one-day tournaments and the English Premier League. Other BBC programmes available on BBC 98.7 FM include Newshour, which analyses the day's top news stories from the BBC's most respected correspondents; Outlook, featuring human interest stories from across the globe; and World Have Your Say, the daily interactive, phone-in programme, which encourages people across the world to debate global and local topics. Debbie Ransome, Head of BBC Caribbean, says: "I am delighted that listeners in Tobago will now be able to tap into this service which is delivering the wider Caribbean and the world in FM quality. Through the wide range of BBC World Service programming, the world is being brought to Tobago with crystal clarity."
(Press Release)