Type Online Radio network Owner Chris Persaud | Availability FM: London | |
Country Guyana, UK, USA,International Slogan Linking Up The Caribbean With The Rest Of The World Key people Chris Persaud (CEO / General Manager) And Shiv Singh ( Deputy General Manager) | ||
Radio Guyana International commonly known as RGI is a Caribbean based online radio station that began services as an international radio broadcaster on May 31, 2001 in London, United Kingdom and operates on the website - www.radioguyanafm.com . RGI among the first Caribbean entertainment and information broadcaster on the internet.
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History
Radio Guyana International was founded by Chris Persaud (DJ Chris) who, at the time, was looking for a Guyanese entertainment on the internet or a radio station to listen, so he that could connect back to his origin of birth but could not find any. Chris thought that since he couldn't find any, it was best to create his own, and as a result Radio Guyana International was born.
Chris then teamed up with long-time friends Mark Jacobs (Website Admin), Nevil Johnson (DJ Soca Devil), Cleon Lord (Hitman) Shivanand Singh (DJ Shivy of Orlando, Florida), Dj Raj ( Raj Sookdeo)United Kingdom) and started RGI with the focus on all music genres, primarily Caribbean genres - Reggae, Dancehall, Soca, Chutney, Chutney Soca, Bollywood, & Calypso. For More information and sources please visit http://www.radioguyanafm.com now or www.facebook.com/radioguyana.
Radio Guyana International was a weekend only station for the first year broadcasting Friday 6pm UK to Sunday 12 AM UK. This is because the Studio had one telephone line that was used for Dial up Internet in the early days. 6 Months later we added a second dedicated telephone line just for internet dial up and began broadcasting 24 hours a day 7days a week. During the week we ran a play list via a 500 Sony CD Juke Box and at weekend we broadcast live with our cd players and mixer in the small studio in London.
In 2004 we upgraded the studio internet connection to Adsl +2 High speed internet and WIFI. This allowed us to have several computers in the studio to reply to listeners shoutouts and the operation of voip telephone systems to allow listeners to call into from the USA, CA and UK. This proved to be very popular with our listeners around the world.
in 2005 We Teamed up With Dj Ava, Dj Sam and DJ Dom from Guyana to bring live broadcast throughout the day and in the evening 98.1 Hot FM when out Dj's were not live on air. The broadcast was using Satellite Internet from Guyana as the Dsl connections from Guyana was very slow and very poor and give us a lot of issues. The Satellite Broadband was provided free of charge to Radio Guyana International.
In 2008 We upgraded our computer system to go fully automated when our djs are not live at the weekend. This allowed us to add more music to our automation library and discontinue our cd Juke box system.
2010 Upgraded Studio Internet to Fiber Optic Broadband and upgraded Voip Telephone Systems with call que and music on hold systems. Upgrade Live phone call Hybread system to take live calls on the air.
in 2014 Radio Guyana International fully refurbished its studios and gone fully digital. We have installed a brand new automation pc, Pioneer DDJ SX Dj Controller, Mac Book Pro 15 Inch, New Boom Mic Stand, Laptop Stand. We also upgraded our Internet box to a more reliable ASUS Gigabit With 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz Wifi. This has provided much reliability and stable internet connection over the last 2 years.
2016 Brand new Radio Guyana Website launched on February 1, 2016 For our listeners on Mobile, Tablet, Pc and Mac devices. Works is still ongoing on the website.
Growth/Expansion
Radio Guyana International has expanded over the years and provides entertainment by its DJs broadcasting, remotely, from United Kingdom(London), USA and Canada.
Under the direction of Chris Persaud (Owner & General Manager) and with the hard work of all its DJs (DJ Chris, DJ Shiv DJ Angel, DJ Soca Devil, and DJ Navin/Tropic Flava), Dj Gin Sync, Dj Ron, Dj Frontline, Dj Wazim, Dj Young Boi and Dj Alex). RGI has grown into a valuable resource for the Guyanese and Caribbean diaspora with over 1.5 Million listeners tuning in from all over the world.
Radio Guyana International will continue to recruit more professional dj's / announces for our daytime and nighttime programming right through 2016.
Since January 2016 we have introduced a new breakfast show on Saturdays Called the Caribbean Breakfast show that was originally hosted on Tempo 102.5 fm in London UK. The Caribbean Breakfast show is Hosted By Dj Soca Devil and its broadcast from 5am et to 9am et / 10am uk to 2pm uk time.
December 2015 we introduced a new Bollywood Show on Sundays hosted by Dj Wazim from 12pm et to 3pm et. This Show as over 500 listeners tuning into the show and also calling in the studio for live shout outs and greetings. Also we brought back Dj Frontline To RGI to Host shows on Sunday and Sunday Evenings.
Additional Services
In helping to maintaining its focus on Caribbean entertainment, RGI has extended its service by allow the streaming of local Guyana FM station 98.1 Hot FM via its servers and website. Also via the Radio Guyana International website we carry live streaming for CNS Channel 6 Georgetown Guyana.
In October 2014 Radio Guyana International launched its mobile app for Tables & Smart Phone with Nobex, who build and distribute the app on behalf of Radio Guyana International. The app is also ad generate and this helps the station to generate much needed income to keep the station on the air.
Working with Local Talent
In addition, RGI also connects international entertainers (Rikki Jai, Neeshan ‘D Hitman’ Prabhoo, Raymond Ramnarine, Terry Gajraj, The Supertones Band, Alison Hinds, Kes, Machel Montano and many more) as well as local entertainers (Adrian Dutchin, Mystic, Shelly G, Prince JP, Shakti Stings Band, etc.) with promoting their cultural music to the world via live interviews during live show & broadcasts, besides regularly playing the artist’s music.
Community Work
Besides bringing Caribbean family entertainment, RGI also helps in the promotion of social and humanitarian causes such as partnering with the Kids First Fund UK.
The Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness (CADVA) whose purpose is to put an end to Domestic Violence and Child Abuse has also recently partnered with Radio Guyana International to help spread this awareness.
We have broadcast Meurondoi, a rebroadcast from Guyana that has been on Radio Guyana International since its inception. The program educates persons on Domestic Violence, Education on how to prevent Aids, Bullying and other Social issues.
Official Media Outlet for Miss Guyana Universe 2012
RGI has also had the privilege in being the official media correspondents to broadcast the Miss Universe 2012 from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA and has had the opportunity to interview various contestants from all over the world including Miss Guyana 2012, Ruqayyah Boyer.
Radio Guyana International Toy Drive 2015
Dj Wazim and wife In Canada organised Radio Guyana International first official Toy drive. Toys were donated by listeners and distributed in Guyana to children for Christmas. This was promoted from October 2015 to December 2015 on Radio Guyana International.
Radio Guyana International Spring Food Drive
More information coming soon.
Ongoing Effort
Radio Guyana International continued commitment to the Caribbean community is now permitting us the opportunity to broadcast The 2013 Lotto Plus Chutney Soca Monarch Finals Competition in Skinner Park, Trinidad, which will allow us the opportunity to provide interviews with many of the contestants. Radio Guyana International continues to be an active part of community events all across North America where we assist in growing the Caribbean community through events and engagement.