Saying that he is now a free man from ZNS - political interference, the popular talk host, spoke out on the evils of the censorship that is done at ZNS.

His bombshell statement is in the Tribune and the Guardian (Nov 24, 2006) - Stay tune for more....

I know it I know...,

ZNS is living in PLP land is note even caring that the entire Bahamas is now all going totally against the PLP..., my another scandal....

The chickens are coming home to roost.

Darrol Miller - according to the Nassau Guardian

Former ZNS employee and chief operating officer of GEMS radio station, Darrold Miller slammed the ZNS broadcasting corporation for its lack of objectivity. Mr Miller was invited to yesterday's Rotarian luncheon to speak about 'The impact of private media on the development of The Bahamas.'

Mr Miller pointed out that because of the large number of private media houses, Bahamians are now able to hear both sides of every story, unlike in the past when they were fed their daily news from a broadcast "monopoly." "Before 1992, ZNS Radio & TV was the only broadcast opportunity in town. Unlike today when we have many choices. Back then, it was ZNS or nothing...the reality of ZNS is that it is a government-owned-and-controlled entity," he said. "Today ZNS is not the only game in town and there are many opportunities in media today. Today you can say what you want to say, with responsibility. What private media has done for the people living in this country is it has opened our eyes and has given us a new-found freedom of expression."

As the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of West Nassau's luncheon held at the Choices restaurant at the College of The Bahamas on Thursday, the former ZNS employee spoke about some of his constraints as a newscaster at the corporation. "I served in the early eighties as the acting director of news for ZNS Radio and Television. That was merely a title. The special projects manager, Fred Mitchell, was calling the shots...Fred would come back with the news from the Churchill Building with the news crafted by Sir Lynden and he would say here, Darrold, read this. And I had no choice. I had to read it," he emphasized. "I have to confess that ZNS tied my hands a little bit after the PLP came to power. But, I'm free now."

Moreover, Mr Miller highlighted that private media companies are important tools that can be used to expose corrupt public officials. "Private media impacts on our development by keeping governments honest," he exclaimed. "When we in the fourth estate are functioning at our best, we uncover the dirt in government, we become the watchdog for the people; where there is darkness we bring light. Where there is ignorance we bring education...where governments are corrupt we in the private media have the ability to influence public opinion that could kick them out of office."

However, Mr Miller indicated that the only limitation that the private media has is that it is not taking its non-partisan views to every corner of The Bahamas at this time, something he says has to be corrected. "ZNS is public and ZNS is very political; and so the challenge then is for the more objective private media to expand [their] horizons and truly become national, therein lies the shortcomings of private media," he noted.

"When we in the fourth estate are functioning at our best, we uncover the dirt in government, we become the watchdog for the people; where there is darkness we bring light. Where there is ignorance we bring education...where governments are corrupt we in the private media have the ability to influence public opinion that could kick them out of office."
However, Mr Miller indicated that the only limitation that the private media has is that it is not taking its non-partisan views to every corner of The Bahamas at this time, something he says has to be corrected. "ZNS is public and ZNS is very political; and so the challenge then is for the more objective private media to expand [their] horizons and truly become national, therein lies the shortcomings of private media," he noted.[/FONT]

thank you mister miller, for exposing everything that we thought.

lol..Darold cold nah.

Waits for the Darrold lovers and the PLP apologist, namely Yk2bad. Marical and Deredhead... I have a feeling that Darrold will not be love no more. :D

Let me state for the record that i never love darrold as a talk show host. I felt that he was obnoxious and a bit rude. I hope that he will change his approach on the new network,GEMS.

Let me state for the record that i never love darrold as a talk show host. I felt that he was obnoxious and a bit rude. I hope that he will change his approach on the new network,GEMS.

Change? Nah I doubt that. Darold actually is a very good journalist ya know, but I believe its his habit that makes him so "out there" alot of times. Working with him you know that he's no slow coach..and his comments on ZNS are no surprise to those who know him professionally.

Waits for the Darrold lovers and the PLP apologist, namely Yk2bad. Marical and Deredhead... I have a feeling that Darrold will not be love no more. :D
Let me state for the record that i never love darrold as a talk show host. I felt that he was obnoxious and a bit rude. I hope that he will change his approach on the new network,GEMS.


I don't know why you f---ing with me. :gi:

I don't have anything to say about Mr. Miller's comments. If he felt that his comments were necessary to punctuate a point then he has a right and a responsibility to his audience to make them. I do not think that he intends any malice by his comments and his words are nothing that we don't know. And cannot attribute to both parties when they were Government.

I don't know why you f---ing with me. :gi:
I don't have anything to say about Mr. Miller's comments. If he felt that his comments were necessary to punctuate a point then he has a right and a responsibility to his audience to make them. I do not think that he intends any malice by his comments and his words are nothing that we don't know. And cannot attribute to both parties when they were Government.


een no body F....ing with you.... You always coming defending the PLP good or bad actions like no beast and you do not expect your name to be call....

Mr. Miller mean no malice, Mr. Miller Miller is angry as hell with Fred and dem... you will hear a lot more... Thank God for Hubert and the freedom of the airwaves.

Hubert wanted to know who Anna Nicole Nanny was?
Well of course he know but now we know.
It is Shane Gibson mommy.

What the hell that sucker got to resign.

Hubert wanted to know who Anna Nicole Nanny was?
Well of course he know but now we know.
It is Shane Gibson mommy.
What the hell that sucker got to resign.


Wow - Breaking News.....

I agree 100 percent with what Darold has said about the role of the media..

"Not that much has changed since the time when ZNS was the only broadcast monopoly. Back in the 70's and 80's if Calsey Johnson said no it was no. If Lynden Pindling said no, it was no.

"Back then, the only private media bowed to no master. There was the Tribune, private media on the print side, fearless and investigative, going beyond the surface of the news and resisting Lynden Pindling every step of the way.

"The private media has the responsibility of keeping government's honest. When we in the Fourth Estate are functioning at our best we uncover the dirt in government, we become the watchdog for the people.

"Where there is darkness, we bring light. Where governments are corrupt, we in the private media have the ability to influence public opinion that could kick them out of office.

"The fear that I have as we approach the 2007 election is that the talk shows and the private media in general will serve to further polarise our already fragile democracy.

"My fear is that some talk sjow hosts or some journalists will take a relentless political and deeply reductionist view of things. My fear is that some of us will see everything through the prism of their partisan politics."

My fear is that some of us will see everything through the prism of their partisan politics."


Personally, I do not fear this at all... it is part of the public debate.. what I do fear on the other hand is persons like Y2bad and Marical, trying like hell to present to the public a balance point of view when clearly as Ray Charles would say, you can see their PLP agenda. DeReadhead on the other hand, is at least honest about his agenda and can be respected (although 56% wrong) he is honest.

Those who want to participate in the debate must be credible and thus allow an honest discussion. When you try to sit on the fence, and after the victory try to get on the winning side... you are simply an opportunist. That is my view.

That is why I cannot be a journalist, I am too partisan and I can honestly admit this, with all honesty.

For me the PLP has been a threat to country and based on their record they will always be dihonest and corrupt.... I see no other way for them

[FONT="Trebuchet MS"]Personally, I do not fear this at all... it is part of the public debate.. what I do fear on the other hand is persons like Y2bad and Marical, trying like hell to present to the public a balance point of view when clearly as Ray Charles would say, you can see their PLP agenda. DeReadhead on the other hand, is at least honest about his agenda and can be respected (although 56% wrong) he is honest.
Why do you fear this? Both major political parties have substantial voter support so both sides will have ardent, vocal supporters. No big deal there. Everyone will not vote for or support only one side. Thats just reality.

Why do you fear this? Both major political parties have substantial voter support so both sides will have ardent, vocal supporters. No big deal there. Everyone will not vote for or support only one side. Thats just reality.


.... because I firmly believe in been honest... take a stand, and live or die stand by it, can no one see why many of us respect Hubert Ingraham so much.

.... because I firmly believe in been honest... take a stand, and live or die stand by it, can no one see why many of us respect Hubert Ingraham so much.

My only point is that if someone doesnt share your viewpoint so what? Everyone wont - thats life and its certainly nothing to fear.