Jai Ojah Maharaj is a motivated, innovative and committed individual possessing a unique and diverse background in broadcasting. He is known as an effective communicator and powerful presenter with over 25 years in ethnic broadcasting and programming. Jai has been recognized for his commitment to honesty and integrity and has mentored and trained many professionals in the media.

His unforgettable name and melodious voice has become the sound of the Caribbean community in Canada. After graduation from the Radio Broadcasting program at Humber College, Jai joined CHIN Radio/TV International in Toronto. Since 1979, his Caribbean Connection program on CHIN Radio has been the source of music and information for generations of Caribbean people. His Saturday evening Dateline news program is the authoritative word on events occurring in the Caribbean.

Jai's commitment to excellence in broadcasting continues through his work as Vice President, Radio of the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada. He has been a Juno Awards judge and spent five years as a host of South Asian Newsweek on CFMT, Channel 47, Cable 4. He has also been a guest commentator and columnist for a variety of radio and newspaper outlets in Canada, Trinidad and New York.

Over the years Jai has garnered numerous awards and accolades for his work. Most recently he was awarded the Canadian Ethnic Journalists' and Writers Award 2005 for best radio news series for coverage of the destruction caused by Hurricane Ivan in Grenada, Jamaica and the rest of the Caribbean. and The National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada Award for long and meritorious service to the Caribbean community in Canada, 2004.

Whether Jai is interviewing top Caribbean leaders, local politicians, community advocates or playing the hottest soca, reggae or chutney music, his dedication to his craft is extraordinary. Jai delivers the warmth of the Caribbean on CHIN Radio 1540AM, Monday to Friday, 11:30pm to 1:00am on CHIN Radio FM100.7, Saturday 9:00pm to 1am and worldwide on the internet at www.chinradio.com.