Helen Television System (channel 4) is a commercial radio and television network in the Caribbean state of Saint Lucia. The country's first television station, it is named after Saint Lucia's nickname of "Helen of the West".
History HTS started broadcasting on VHF channels 4 and 5 in December 1982, conducting test broadcasts as the first television station in Saint Lucia. The line-up consisted of a mix of local programs and American relays.Our Timeline As of 1990, its director was Valrie Albert.
Most of its news reports tend to be government-oriented, often using materials and images supplied by the Government Information Services. DBS broadcasts entirely in English, with no programming in Kwéyòl, except for occasional use.
Historically, DBS operated from 4pm to 11pm,What's On Tonight in 2007, DBS expanded its lineup, running from 5am to near midnight.Fridays
Other activities As early as 2001, HTS initiated a subsidiary, Helen IT Systems, employing a staff of 600 at its local call center.ICTs In The Eastern Caribbean: Saint Lucia Case Study
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