LOVE FM
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LOVE FM is a Belize City-based radio station operating since February 14, 1993. It is part of RSV Media Center, whose chairman is Rene Villanueva Sr.
It airs family-oriented programs and mature, contemporary style music.
Tagline: "News and Music Power!"
[edit] History
LOVE FM was established on February 14th 1993 by Rene Villanueva Sr. It became the first and still is the only broadcasting entity to cover the entire nation of Belize.
LOVE FM guided the nation through the National Emergencies brought on by Hurricanes Mitch, Keith, Chantal and Iris. In many villages especially those in Southern Belize Love FM's signal was the only one they could receive. An independent survey conducted by British Forces in 2006 showed that despite the fact that there are 36 radio stations in Belize today some 66.6 percent of those surveyed still rely on Love FM during national emergencies.[citation needed]
[edit] Programs broadcast by LOVE FM[1]
- Facts For Families: Produced by the National Committee for Families and Children, this program highlights issues affecting today's Belizean families. Mondays from 7 to 8pm.
- Business Hour: Hosts Darrell Carter and Stephen Okeke. Looks at business in Belize and issues affecting the local business community and entrepreneurs. Mondays from 8-9pm.
- Jesus In Music: Hosted by Patrick Jones, this show features gospel selections and readings from the Bible. Sundays, 6:30 to 8:00 PM.
- Jazz Time: Two hours of jazz music. Hosted by parliamentarian and jazz enthusiast Dolores Balderamos-Garcia. Airs Tuesday nights from 7-9pm.
- LOVE FM Morning Show: The Morning Show is Belize's chief morning program. Airs Monday to Thursdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Hosts: Ernesto Vasquez, Rene Villanueva Sr., and Nuri Muhammad.
- People's Forum: A talk show discussing current issues. It is hosted by Nuri Muhammad and airs Wednesday nights from 7 to 9pm.
- Police Link Up: Police Public Relations Officer G. Michael Reid discusses with Belizeans what the Police Department is all about and ways of bringing the community and the police together. Thursday nights from 8-9pm.
- Sunday Concerts: Musician Jason Guerrero takes you through the night with classical and jazz selections from 10:00 PM to midnight on Sundays.
- LOVE FM newscasts: 6:50 AM, 12:30 PM and 6:00 PM. Includes local and international headlines, weather, sports and a daily commentary read by News Editor Richard Merrill.
- BDF Request Show: Sundays, 1:00 PM, special songs dedicated to members of the Belize Defence Force.
- Sports: LOVE FM routinely broadcasts sporting events such as semi-pro football and international matches, basketball and cycling meets.
