Friday, January 24, 2025
The Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (BCB) has dismissed claims that ZNS’s coverage of President Donald Trump’s inauguration cost taxpayers over $200,000, labeling such assertions as “categorically false and misleading.”
In a statement, BCB clarified that the total cost of sending a nine-member team to Washington, D.C., was $20,000. The corporation also secured $32,500 in sponsorships, resulting in a net revenue of $12,500.
“It is important to clarify that all expenses were covered by sponsorships, and no taxpayer funds were used,” the statement read.
“Claims suggesting otherwise are not only inaccurate but disregard the corporation’s ongoing efforts to secure partnerships and manage operational costs effectively. Early planning allowed the team to minimize costs, such as securing airline tickets for $350 and utilizing cost-effective accommodations and transportation.”
It continued: “ZNS has a mandate to cover stories that matter to Bahamians, whether within our borders or internationally. This mission exemplified the corporation’s commitment to keeping the public informed while fostering growth and exposure for its staff.
“The success of this initiative underscores ZNS’s ability to operate efficiently and generate revenue through strategic partnerships, even as it fulfills its duty to provide world-class coverage.”
Comments
yari says...
Please show the relevant invoices and receipts. We can't just take your word.
Posted 24 January 2025, 4:36 p.m. Suggest removal
DonAnthony says...
Why the need to send nine people? Could not two (a cameraman and journalist) suffice? Seems a HUGE waste of taxpayer dollars!
Posted 24 January 2025, 4:47 p.m. Suggest removal
bahamianson says...
Revenue for who? Trump hey…. What are they coming to? Pot holes on Bay Street, nasty , ugly building on Bay Street that are afraid of paint, etc
Posted 24 January 2025, 5:56 p.m. Suggest removal
hrysippus says...
This trip for 9 privileged ZNS staffers generated revenue of $17,835.98 including the VAT tax. It only cost ZNS just a little more than $279,353.76; So as you can all see it was a great triumph of fiscal stupidity over commonsense. Long Live Supreme Leader Clint. LOL.
Posted 24 January 2025, 7:41 p.m. Suggest removal
TalRussell says...
One again....Calling out the Clint "Shaback Dubai" Watson bullshit as a witness on behalf of Zephyr Nassau Sunshine (ZNS) to explain that the total cost of sending a nine-member team to Washington, D.C., was $20,000....but (ZNS) also secured $32,500 in paid sponsorships resulting in a net revenue of $12,500. -- However, unlike an unchallenging media, the witness arithmetic would not stand-up if it were to encounter the aggressive cross-examination interrogation techniques from the lawyering likes of an aggressive Wayne Munroe (KC) or Branville McCartney. -- And, he got promoted to run Zephyr Nassau Sunshine (ZNS). -- I Just Can't Make This Sh!t Up -- Yes?
Posted 24 January 2025, 8:01 p.m. Suggest removal
hrysippus says...
The short answer, sadly, Tail, is "no" you cannot make this stuff up.
Posted 24 January 2025, 8:21 p.m. Suggest removal
ThisIsOurs says...
As with most of us, our greatest strength can turn into our greatest weakness when applied in the wrong circumstances.
Clint likes to be in the middle of everything. Which is a good goal as a reporter. Not such a good goal if you control the purse strings with no constraint on the real need to be in the middle
This trip made no sense. Go to GB and report on the persons dying of cancer near Lewis Yard is it? That's a story that "matters" and a good story to be in the middle of
Posted 25 January 2025, 12:58 a.m. Suggest removal
TalRussell says...
Coming back at you, ComradeThisIsOurs, The premiership **up to now,** has been charitable, very kind, considerate **and giving"" towards Comrade Clint "Shaback Dubai" Watson....Considering 'twas the lavish Dubai
visit and a visit to Bermuda by the Premiership, of which had sparked a political row over who, what and when and if was ever paid for. -- Maybe there's another shuffling of Clint off to another government corporation or government managed office. -- Yes?
Posted 25 January 2025, 2:44 a.m. Suggest removal
ThisIsOurs says...
Maybe.
What is going on in Lewis Yatd anyway? I heard one gentleman call the talk station to say he made a complaint to the police about noxious fumes, the police advised him to call the radio station, basically saying I assume, this was politically sensitive, there was nothing that could be done but put public pressure to cause a remedy.
This is scary. People are dying in front of our eyes possibly from slow, painful, hazardous chemical poisonings and noone in govt is doing anything about it. Noone is explaining what is happening. It is frightening that those men will sit in cabinet know of oil spilling into the water system in Old Trail, know of persons working next door at Rev who are getting sick, know that the company abandoned the building because of concerns of contamination, watch as people in the neighbourhood contract cancer, in reality you dont know if it's related but it must cross your mind and you sit there and say I cant say anything, I'd lose my job. People dying. Children.
Clint Watson please check on the people of Grand Bahama. Do an expose like you used to do.
Posted 25 January 2025, 6:25 a.m. Suggest removal
rosiepi says...
Who in this country would provide “sponsorships” for travel expenses on this government’s dime? Nobody.
And nine people staying in DC for the inauguration wkd when the average cost per night was $750 amounted to only $20k?
Caribbean Math.
Posted 25 January 2025, 11:45 a.m. Suggest removal
TalRussell says...
**MESELF havin' not had** any occasion to have met Comrade Clint Watson and by some accounts, does appear to be a likeable and intelligent individual...so my observations are strictly with his.... press releases and media explanations'. -- But I've observed how within just a few months after his reassignment to (ZNS)....he sure seems to be workin' hard **at makin' the face of (ZNS)....the face of emself.** -- **What say Comrade Clint to my** availing meself to Comrade Clint **via a 10 minutes live phone interview** at a date and time agreeable by both parties. -- YES?
Posted 25 January 2025, 3:12 p.m. Suggest removal
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