CNS TV 6

CNS TV 6
CountryGuyana
Broadcast areaNational
HeadquartersGeorgetown
Programming
LanguageEnglish
Ownership
OwnerC. N. Sharma
History
Launched7 June 1992 (1992-06-07)
ClosedJanuary 2025
Former namesCNS TV 12 (1992-1998)
Availability
Terrestrial
VHFAnalog 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

CNS TV started broadcasting on 7 June 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 3 March 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]

On 7 January 2025, CNS TV 6 had their final live stream (streaming from their analog channel to Facebook), and the show "Good Morning Guyana" was changed to a new account without any mention stating it was on CNS TV 6. In early 2025, a new channel named Ignite Television would launch and replace CNS TV 6.

Controversies

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

  1. 1 2 "C N Sharma celebrates 25 years 'on air'". Guyana Chronicle. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  2. ↑ WRHM to transmit on Channel 38 frequency - equipment expected shortly, Stabroek News, February 20, 1998
  3. ↑ "CNS 6 gets second 4-month ban". Kaieteur News. 1 October 2011. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  4. ↑ "Int'l press freedom body slams Sharma ban". Kaieteur News. 5 October 2011. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
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