Multi Technology Vision (MTV) is a Guyanese commercial television station founded in 1997. The channel broadcasts over-the-air on UHF channel 14 and on channel 65 on cable. History In February 2008, MTV condemned violent attacks in Lusignan and Bartica, aiming to hold a telethon for family members of the victims.MTV calls on media to support Joint Services, Stabroek News, February 26, 2008
The channel gained a license from the NFMU in October 2013.Broadcasting licenses handed out, Stabroek News, October 19, 2013 In August 2014, Martin Goolsarran, formerly of NCN Television, joined MTV as a managing director.Former NCN manager Goolsarran now at the helm of MTV, Stabroek News, September 9, 2014
On August 31, 2017, MTV's transmitter was knocked down, under suspicions of sabotage. As a consequence of the act, MTV suspended all programs until further notice.MTV off the air after antenna collapses, Stabroek News, September 2, 2017 Broadcasts resumed on September 9, but at a limited capacity due to problems in sourcing the equipment. The transmitter was set to restore to its previous capacity by the end of the month.MTV back on the air, Stabroek News, September 9, 2017
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