The attention of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ) has been drawn to printed and online media reports of a list of local and international recordings which are being represented as music disallowed by the Commission in consequence of the recent directives.

The Commission notes a letter to the Editor, entitled, “BCJ’s backward moves”
published March 5, 2009 and seeks to give clarity to recent reports in the media.

The Broadcasting Commission is prohibiting transmission of any soca music content
that displays, simulates or instructs about sexual activities or positions. The
Commission has also put a halt to the transmission of lyrics glorifying the gun and
promoting killings and other acts of violence.

Pursuant to the Directive of February 6, 2009 relation to 'Daggering Songs' the Broadcasting Commission Hereby Issues The Following Further Directive:

WHEREAS Regulation 30 (I) of The Television and Sound Broadcasting Regulations provides that no licensee shall transmit "any portrayal of violence which offends against good taste, decency or public morality"

The Commission assures the public that it continues to actively work with broadcast
licensees, the Minister of Information, the Media Association of Jamaica, the
Jamaica Association of Community Cable Operators, the Entertainment Fraternity
and other stakeholders to bring a halt to the deluge of inappropriate content on the
airwaves.