Antena 21
| Country | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Santo Domingo |
| Headquarters | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Spanish |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Albavisión |
| History | |
| Launched | 16 June 1968 |
| Former names | Noticias 24 Horas (1968–1997) |
Antena 21 is a Spanish-language broadcast television station in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on UHF channel 21. It's owned by Albavision.[1] It was founded in 1968 as Noticias 24 Horas. The station currently airs general entertainment programming.
History[edit]
Noticias 24 Horas began broadcasting on UHF channel 21 in 1968 as a news-only television station. In 1972, an earthquake destroyed the station's facilities; it returned in 1975. In 1997, the station changed its name to Antena 21. The station has changed from a news-intensive format into a general entertainment format.
In 2014, the channel secured the rights to carry the Dominican Republic team matches for Centrobasket and the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Venta de acciones canal 7 y 21 será investigada por comisión del Senado". El Caribe. 5 June 2013. Archived from the original on 19 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "Najri dice CentroBasket y Mundial irán por Antena 21". Hoy. 30 July 2014. Archived from the original on 19 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
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