Star 947

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STAR 947
Star 947 logo.png
Broadcast area Trinidad and Tobago
Frequency 94.7 MHz (HD Radio)
Programming
Format Pop, Rock, R&B, Soca and Variety
AffiliationsTrinidad and Tobago Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerTrinidad and Tobago Radio Network
96WEFM, 107.7 FM Music for Life
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website Official Website

Star 947 (94.7 FM) is a radio station broadcasting from Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. It is a member of Trinidad and Tobago's Radio Network (TTRN) and has been broadcasting since 2010. [1]

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News

The radio station provides news, through Newsfeed bulletins throughout the weekday. Along with 96 WEFM and 107.7 FM Music For Life, short news summaries are provided roughly hourly on the half-hour during the daytime hours.

The current bulletin times are as follows:

Weekdays
6:30 AM
7:30 AM
8:30 AM
9:30 AM
10:30 AM
11:30 AM
12:30 PM
1:30 PM
2:30 PM
3:30 PM
4:30 PM
5:30 PM
6:30 PM

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