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What's in This Issue of the One QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER JANUARY - MARCH 2016 WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE OF THE ONE... OCM’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS LET’S WELCOME CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS ACROSS THE GROUP EXPRESS INDIVIDUAL OF THE YEAR NATIONAL WORD CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER CARNIVAL – TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO CITADEL’S ANNUAL CARNIVAL Photo by Trevor Watson, “TALK TENT” Trinidad Express Newspapers OCM SPOTLIGHT IS ON… HEALTH AND SAFETY CORNER BECOME ‘One’ WITH SOLUTIONS BOX GRENADA BROADCASTING One Caribbean Media Limited (OCM) is committed to continuous improvement and we are always looking NETWORK for new ways to improve efficiencies and service levels. Since you are the ones on the ground and closest to the BOCAS LITFEST 2016 effectiveness of your unit, we felt you may have feedback and suggestions on how we can do better in our daily operations and service to our customers and employees. We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] CELEBRATING OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY MESSAGE FROM SIR FRED GOLLOP, CHAIRMAN, ONE CARIBBEAN MEDIA LTD TEN years ago agreement was reached between Caribbean Communications Network Limited (CCN) of Trinidad and Tobago and The Nation Corporation of Barbados to merge and create a regional public media company under the name of One Caribbean Media Limited to be quoted on the Stock Exchanges of Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados. It is important to reflect on the origin of the relationship between the Barbados and Trinidad companies. In 1973 the founders of the Nation decided to start a weekly newspaper in Barbados commencing in November in that year. Premises in Bridgetown had been located, a small staff had been recruited and advertising had been booked for the opening day. serving Caribbean readers, viewers digital footprint as it pursues New Media Regrettably the printing press, purchased and advertisers both in the region and initiatives across our existing electronic in Trinidad, was mysteriously damaged worldwide. platforms. We have also enlarged our beyond repair on the docks of Port of radio network and made other selective Spain a few weeks before the first issue A fundamental aspect of the merger investments. was to have been printed. agreement was that editorial control and product output of the Trinidad and OCM takes this opportunity to pay special The Nation turned to the Express and its Barbados media would remain under the tribute to all those who have contributed visionary Chief Executive Ken Gordon exclusive authority and control of the to the growth and development of for the printing of its weekly issue. Thus respective national entities in the relevant OCM, especially our media personnel began a relationship between the two countries. This was meant to underscore who continue to make an important corporate entities which has now lasted the absolute commitment to maintaining contribution to our societies and the for more than 40 years. strong national brand identities and to region. I also thank our more than 700 preserve the underpinning philosophy employees across the group and our In fact the relationship blossomed so that which gave rise to the creation of the two readers, listeners and advertisers. I am from 1998 the two companies held shares institutions. That ethos continues to this pleased to add that the loyalty and in each other, resulting in a cross holding day. support of our shareholders has been an by 2001 of 20 per cent each and cross inspiration to management and the Board representation on the Boards of Directors. The directors of OCM, conscious of the of Directors. challenges in the media industry and in The leaders of the companies had long an effort to enhance shareholder value shared a common vision for the creation has, in recent years, supported a strategy Sir Fred Gollop, Q.C. of a Caribbean-owned media company of investment in diverse enterprises. In Chairman with an independent editorial voice particular, the Group has expanded its PAGE 2 | JANUARY - MARCH 2016 DAWN THOMAS GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ONE CARIBBEAN MEDIA LTD I joined the OCM team just about eight years ago in the po- sition of Chief Executive Officer, Caribbean Communications Network Ltd and was appointed to the position of Group Chief Executive Officer, One Caribbean Media Ltd (OCM) in January 2011. Working with the OCM team has been an ex- tremely rewarding experience for me since the core of what we do connects with me both on an emotional and spiritual level. What I particularly love about this Group is the relent- less commitment consistently demonstrated to the principles associated with operating a free press and the public’s right to know. I sincerely believe that it is this commitment and sense of responsibility that have allowed the Group’s media assets to attain and hold leadership positions across all media platforms and achieve financial strength and success over the years. Dawn Thomas As I reflect on this important milestone, I must make mention Group Chief Executive Officer of my admiration and gratitude for the tremendous contribu- tion made by so many special individuals in shaping the OCM Group. Craig Reynald (former OCM, CEO) now retired would have played a critical role in enabling the merger of CCN and a number of great media brands and started the journey of se- lective diversification. In 2006, OCM was comprised 9 brands, 10 years later we can boast of having 20 brands. Former CEO, Craig Reynald, left with Sir Fred Gollop, Q.C., Chairman The Group appreciates that it is part of the Caribbean commu- nity and has demonstrated its commitment to building a bet- ter regional space through the promotion and spearheading of many initiatives in areas which include education and health. We are very humbled and grateful for the tremendous support that we have received from the public that we serve, our employees, advertisers, shareholders and all the other stakeholders and will strive always to live up to and surpass their expectations. I am most definitely richly blessed and proud to have this op- portunity to lead this great regional Group at this time, to work alongside team members who embrace and are prepared to work tirelessly in pursuit of the Group’s aspirations. It is my belief that as a result of the team’s collective efforts, OCM is well positioned to grow and thrive in the new technology era before us. We have the Nation Group to be a reality. Additionally, individuals such as made the right strategic investments in the new media platforms; Ken Gordon, Harold Hoyte and Sir Fred Gollop would have played we have diversified, built a strong talent pool and kept a steady invaluable roles in building the CCN and The Nation Groups into and unwavering focus on operational excellence. the great institutions they are presently. Without these great re- gional visionary leaders and many others, OCM would not be the I look forward to the future with optimism, hope and pride. outstanding regional player it is today. The OCM Group was founded on legendary brands such as the Dawn Thomas Express, Nation, CCN TV6 and the Starcom Radio Network how- Group Chief Executive Officer ever since the merger 10 years ago, we have managed to add JANUARY - MARCH 2016 | PAGE 3 LET’S WELCOME Mrs. Roberta Sampson-Keith Health, Safety and the Environment/ Labour Relations Manager Mrs. Shida Bolai, Chief Executive Officer, Caribbean Communications Network Ltd, wishes to announce the appointment of Mrs. Roberta Sampson-Keith to the position of Health, Safety, and the Environment/Labour Relations Manager with effect from February 22nd 2016. Roberta is responsible for promoting and fostering a positive safety culture throughout the CCN Group, designing and maintaining a HSE Management System while ensuring compliance with all legislative requirements, as well as Security matters. She will also manage a range of activities related to labour relations. In keeping with industry trends, the Industrial Relations function will now fall under the umbrella of the Labour Relations Department. Roberta holds a BSc in Economics as well as a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of London. Roberta is no stranger to CCN having served in the capacity of Senior Industrial Relations Associate for the period 2008 to 2011. PAGE 4 | JANUARY - MARCH 2016 CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS ACROSS THE GROUP FRIDAY 18TH DECEMBER 2015 AT THE HOUSE OF ANGOSTURA JANUARY - MARCH 2016 | PAGE 5 EXPRESS INDIVIDUAL OF THE YEAR 2015 Dr. The Honourable Keith Rowley Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago The 37th Trinidad Express Newspapers “Individual of the Year” Awards was held on Saturday 2nd April 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad Hotel. In December 2015, the Express announced that the The Honorable Dr Keith Rowley as he receives the Express Honourable Dr. Keith Rowley, Prime Minister of Republic of Individual of the Year 2015 award from Caribbean Trinidad and Tobago was the recipient of the newspaper’s Communications Network Chief Executive Officer, Shida Bolai highest honour. Other awardees were, Collis Hazel, Roxborough Police Youth Club Tobago (Community), Mr. The Trinidad Express Individual of the Year recipient, the Vivek Ragoonanan, Gift of Life organisation (Community) Honorable Dr. Keith Rowley (centre) in the company of Omatie and Ms. Arti Ramroop (Youth of the Year). Lyder, Editor in Chief, Express (left) and Shida Bolai, Chief Executive Officer, CCN Ltd. Also looking on is Douglas Wilson, General Manager, Trinidad Express Newspapers. Trinidad Express Individual of the Year 2015 Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley, second right; Community Group awardees Collis Hazel, left, of the Roxborough Police Youth Club, Tobago, and Vivek Ragoonanan, right, of the Gift of Life organisation; and Youth of the Year Arti Ramroop pose for a group photo with their awards at the Hyatt Regency (Trinidad) hotel in Port of Spain yesterday.
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