Bbc news pigdin
I think you meant "BBC News Pidgin"!
BBC News Pidgin is a language service provided by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) that aims to make news accessible to people who speak Pidgin, a widely spoken language in Papua New Guinea.
Here are some interesting facts about BBC News Pidgin:
- First of its kind: BBC News Pidgin was launched in 2013, making it the first international news service to broadcast in Pidgin.
- Target audience: The service is designed for people who speak Pidgin as their first or second language, particularly in Papua New Guinea, where Pidgin is an official language.
- News coverage: BBC News Pidgin provides daily news bulletins, as well as in-depth reports on current events, politics, and social issues.
- Language: Pidgin is a simplified language that emerged as a lingua franca in Papua New Guinea, combining elements from various indigenous languages and English.
- Broadcasting: BBC News Pidgin is broadcast on radio, television, and online platforms, making it accessible to a wide audience.
- Partnership: The service is a collaboration between the BBC and the Papua New Guinea National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC).
By providing news in Pidgin, the BBC aims to promote greater understanding and engagement with international news among Papua New Guinea's population, as well as to support the development of the country's media landscape.