LOVE FM (Belize)
| City of license | Belize City, Belize |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | National |
| Branding | "LOVE FM" |
| Slogan | News and Music Power |
| Frequency | 88.9/95.1/98.1 (MHz) |
| First air date | February 14, 1993 |
| Format | Oldies |
| Callsign meaning | none |
| Owner | RSV Media Center |
| Sister stations | MORE FM, Estereo Amor |
| Website | LOVE FM website |
LOVE FM is a Belize City-based radio station operating since February 14, 1993. It is part of RSV Media Center, whose chairman is Rene Villanueva Sr.
It airs family-oriented programs and mature, contemporary style music.
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[edit] History
LOVE FM was established on February 14, 1993 by Rene Villanueva Sr. It became the first radio station to cover the entire nation of Belize.
LOVE FM guided the nation through the national emergencies brought on by Hurricanes Mitch, Keith, Chantal and Iris. In many villages especially those in Southern Belize Love FM's signal was the only one they could receive. An independent survey conducted by British Forces in 2006 showed that despite the fact that there are 36 radio stations in Belize today some 66.6 percent of those surveyed still rely on Love FM during national emergencies such as in Hurricane Dean in 2007.[citation needed]
[edit] Programs broadcast by LOVE FM
- Jesus In Music: Hosted by Patrick Jones, this show features gospel selections and readings from the Bible. Sundays, 6:30 to 8:00 PM. The on-call DJ usually steps in when Jones is not available.
- Jazz Time: Two hours of jazz music. Hosted by former parliamentarian and jazz enthusiast Dolores Balderamos-Garcia. Airs Tuesday nights from 7-9pm.
- LOVE FM Morning Show: The Morning Show is Belize's chief morning program. Airs Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Rotating hosts: Ernesto Vasquez, Rene Villanueva Sr., Carmen Barrow, and Ava Diaz.
- Sunday Concerts: Musician Jason Guerrero takes you through the night with classical and jazz selections from 10:00 PM to midnight on Sundays.
- LOVE FM newscasts: 6:50 AM, 12:30 PM and 6:00 PM. Includes local and international headlines, weather, sports.
- Belize Watch: Newest addition to program lineup, airs weekdays from 8 PM to 10 PM and hosted by Rene Villanueva.
- BDF Request Show: Airs infrequently on Sundays.
- Cruisin' at 5: half-hour of popular selections airing during rush hour, hosted by on-call DJ.[1]
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