Nassau, Bahamas (The Tribune) Elaborate plans for a new Bahamian television channel were revealed yesterday.

Lincoln Bain, Chet Pratt, Utah Taylor and Erin Ferguson have promised that VTV will take the Bahamas by storm.

During a press conference at the British Colonial Hilton, VTV founder Lincoln Bain said: "We are guided by vision and dedication to become the media vehicle to which Bahamians and cultural expression will be brought up to 21st century standards."

VTV aims to offer 24-hour programming, including morning and late night shows in its line-up. It is projected to debut in the next few months for cable and non-cable subscribers.

The goal of VTV's board is to set itself apart early on from the "typical over-glamorised" news stations, bringing a more holistic approach to a television station, instead of just a community board, and limited programming which some stations offer.

"Our focus is to be the home of Bahamian sitcoms, drama series, soap operas, game shows, reality TV shows, and investigative reporting with or without the Freedom of Information Act," said Mr Bain, the co-host of Controversy TV talk show, broadcast on Channel 12, alongside Utah Taylor.

Dressed in all white, with a white glove on his left hand, Mr Bain said he was proud to announce that he was granted a television licence by the Government.

"Today marks the evolution of Bahamian media," he said. "Our focus is on a level of unprecedented innovation in original Bahamian created programming that seeks to entertain, inform, and to stimulate viewers across the Commonwealth."

A job fair will be held, on a date to be announced, seeking out the best and the brightest in the industry, people in the culture, arts, creators, innovators, writers, producers, directors and make-up artists.

Charles Maynard, Minister of Youth Sports and Culture, said: "Bahamian artists of all disciplines should be jumping for joy today."

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