Dominica Broadcasting Corporation, also known as DBS or DBS Radio, is the national radio station of Dominica. The company was established in 1971 as Radio Dominica.
Media assets
Radio: DBS Radio
State Media Matrix Typology
Ownership and governance
DBS Radio is owned by the Government of Dominica and operates under the Dominica Broadcasting Corporation Act No. 33 of 1975. The corporation is managed by a state-appointed board of directors.
In June 2024, Damien Dublin was appointed as the new Chairman of the Board. Dublin brings over 30 years of leadership experience across public, private, and NGO sectors, including roles such as Chairman of the Public Service Commission and Dominica Reparations Committee.
Source of funding and budget
DBS Radio relies primarily on government funding for its operations. As of now, specific budgetary figures for the corporation have not been publicly disclosed by either DBS Radio or the Government of Dominica.
Editorial independence
Media experts specializing in Caribbean press freedom have noted that DBS Radio operates under significant government influence. Reports indicate that journalists may face job insecurity due to political reasons, and content analysis carried out for this project from January to June 2024 suggests a lack of coverage on opposition politicians.
There is no known domestic statute establishing the editorial independence of DBS Radio, nor is there an independent oversight mechanism to validate its editorial practices.
May 2025