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CaribVision Partners with FAST Channels TV to Expand Caribbean Television Distribution Through Streaming

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – October 29, 2026 – The Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC), owner and operator of the 24 hour pan-Caribbean television channel, CaribVision, the Caribbean’s premier English-language television channel, has partnered with FAST Channels TV to support the channel’s distribution and growth across the expanding Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) market.

CaribVision showcases the diversity, creativity, and perspectives of the Caribbean, offering programming spanning regional culture, entertainment, lifestyle, news, sports, and current affairs. Through its partnership with FAST Channels TV, CaribVision can leverage specialized streaming television distribution services to expand its reach and connect with viewers interested in Caribbean programming across connected TV and digital streaming platforms.

As demand grows for international television content and culturally relevant programming, CaribVision offers audiences an opportunity to discover the Caribbean’s stories, people, traditions, and contemporary perspectives through a dedicated English-language television channel.

Lori Weatherhead, Team Leader at Caribbean Media Corporation, commented:

“CaribVision plays an important role in showcasing the Caribbean’s rich culture, diverse communities, and regional perspectives. Our programming connects audiences with the stories, entertainment, news, and events that matter to the Caribbean and its diaspora. Working with FAST Channels TV provides an opportunity to broaden our distribution and make Caribbean television accessible to more viewers through the evolving streaming landscape.”

Russell Foy, CEO of FAST Channels TV, added:

“CaribVision is a valuable addition to the growing range of specialized international television channels available for streaming distribution. Its combination of Caribbean news, culture, entertainment, lifestyle, and sports provides a distinctive programming offering for viewers around the world, particularly those looking to stay connected with the Caribbean. We’re pleased to work with Caribbean Media Corporation to support CaribVision’s distribution opportunities and help bring its programming to a broader streaming audience.”

The partnership highlights the growing role of FAST television in helping established broadcasters extend their reach beyond traditional distribution models. Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television gives audiences another way to discover television content while providing broadcasters and content owners with opportunities to develop new audiences and advertising-supported revenue streams.

By combining CaribVision’s established Caribbean programming with FAST Channels TV’s streaming distribution expertise, the partnership aims to strengthen access to Caribbean television and increase opportunities for regional content to reach viewers across connected TV environments.

CaribVision — connecting audiences with Caribbean culture, news, entertainment, sports, and the stories of the region.

About CaribVision and Caribbean Media Corporation

The Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC) is a regional multimedia content and distribution company and the commercial arm of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) and the Caribbean News Agency (CANA).

Established in 2000, CMC operates two flagship brands: CaribVision, its 24 hour pan Caribbean television channel showcasing the region’s lifestyle, entertainment, news and current affairs and sports; and CANANews, the region’s oldest and most credible news and sports content provider.

Through its brands, partnerships and distribution network, CMC connects Caribbean stories, culture and perspectives with audiences across the region and internationally.

For more information, visit cmccaribbean.com, caribvision.tv and cananews.com or contact info@cmccaribbean.com 

Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC)
Unit 1B, Building 6A
Harbour Industrial Estate
St. Michael BB11145
Barbados

About FAST Channels TV

FAST Channels TV provides end-to-end solutions for launching, distributing, and growing Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channels and TV streaming services. Its services include FAST channel creation, playout and content sourcing, white-label streaming platforms and apps, advertising monetization, and global distribution solutions.

With a catalog of more than 100 linear FAST channels across sports, entertainment, news, lifestyle, gaming, and other genres, FAST Channels TV helps broadcasters, operators, and content owners expand their reach, build audiences, and develop new revenue opportunities through streaming television.

For more information about FAST channel distribution, launching a FAST channel, or integrating channels into a streaming platform, visit https://www.fastchannels.tv/ or contact info@fastchannels.tv.

Media Contact

Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC)
CaribVision
Unit 1B, Building 6A, Harbour Industrial Estate
St. Michael BB11145, Barbados

FAST Channels TV
Email: info@fastchannels.tv
Website: https://www.fastchannels.tv/