Radio Cayman

Name

Radio Cayman

Legal name

Radio Cayman

Website

https://radiocayman.gov.ky

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611), Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting (AM/FM) (MPAIAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Internet Radio & Streaming Broadcast Stations (Simulcast/Online-only) (MPAIAEAE), Radio Content Production & Studios (On-air Production, Imaging, Jingles) (MPAIAEAL)

Keywords

• Public radio broadcasting
• Commercial advertising sales
• Community radio station
• News and talk programming
• Music broadcasting services

Headquarters

HQ city

George Town

HQ country

Cayman Islands

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commercial Advertising: Revenue generated from local business advertisements including commercials, sponsorships, and promotional mentions. Multiple advertising packages available with varying rates for different time slots (prime time vs off-peak), program sponsorships, and remote broadcasts
2. Political Advertising: Specialized advertising rates for political campaigns including live remote broadcasts, studio broadcasts, and pre-recorded content during election periods
3. Government Funding: As an entity of the Cayman Islands Government under the Cabinet Office portfolio, Radio Cayman receives government funding to support public service broadcasting mandate

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Radio Cayman operates as the national public radio broadcaster for the Cayman Islands, delivering 24-hour FM radio programming through two stations: Radio Cayman One (news, talk, sports, weather, and information) and Breeze FM (music). The station distributes content via FM frequencies, iOS and Android mobile apps, website streaming, and social media platforms, while generating revenue through commercial advertising, program sponsorships, and remote broadcast services for events.

Product overview

Radio Cayman operates as the national public radio broadcaster for the Cayman Islands, a government entity under the Cabinet Office portfolio. The organization offers two distinct FM radio stations: Radio Cayman One (89.9 FM Grand Cayman, 93.9 FM Sister Islands) providing 24-hour comprehensive news, information, talk shows, sports, and music programming; and Breeze FM (105.3 FM Grand Cayman, 91.9 FM Cayman Brac/Little Cayman) featuring an all-music format with Pop, Soca, Latin, Reggae, Religious, and Country genres. The product portfolio includes scheduled news broadcasts, talk programs (Talk Today, For The Record with Orrett Connor, Money Sense, For the Health of it), music programs (RC Fusion, Music Express, Local Sound Nation, Country Classics), sports reports, weather and financial news reports, remote broadcast services for events, and a mobile app for iOS and Android enabling live streaming. The station serves the Cayman Islands population of over 40,000 across approximately 150,000 square miles, commanding 59% of all radio listenership in the market. Radio Cayman celebrated 50 years of service in 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Radio Cayman One: The premier station for news, information and music 24 hours per day, broadcasting on 89.9 FM in Grand Cayman and 93.9 FM in the Sister Islands.
• Breeze FM

Products and services

• Radio Cayman One The premier Radio Cayman station broadcasting news, information, and music 24 hours per day. Available on 89.9 FM in Grand Cayman and 93.9 FM in the Sister Islands. Delivers local, regional, and international newscasts, talk shows, sports reports, and music programming to the Cayman Islands population.
• Breeze FM All-music radio station broadcasting Pop, Soca, Latin, Reggae, Religious, and Country music. Available on 105.3 FM in Grand Cayman and 91.9 FM on Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Features music programs including RC Fusion, Music Express, Country Classics, and Saturday Night Yestermusicale.
• Radio Cayman Mobile App Mobile application for iOS and Android enabling listeners to stream Radio Cayman One and Breeze FM live broadcasts, access news, view schedules, and engage with content on mobile devices. Available for download via App Store, Google Play, and QR code.
• Remote Broadcast Service Live outside broadcast service hosted by Radio Cayman's remote crew at client event locations, including 20 promotional ads before the event, 3-5 minute live broadcasts every 10-15 minutes, and special promotions/giveaways. Non-exclusive rate: CI$625/hour; Exclusive rate: CI$925/hour with minimum 2-hour booking.

Quantifiable outcome

• Radio Cayman 1 and Breeze FM account for 59% of all radio listenership in the Cayman Islands
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BBC World ServicecoreTechnology or IntegrationRadio Cayman features BBC World Service programming from midnight to 6 a.m., ensuring global news and perspectives remain accessible to Cayman Islands listeners throughout the night. This partnership provides overnight content that complements Radio Cayman's local programming.
• Clarke (Mosquito Control Partner)minorOthersClarke has supported mosquito control operations in the Cayman Islands for more than 25 years. Clarke serves the public health industry for more than 80 years and works with mosquito control programs throughout the world. MRCU staff participate in annual safety and professional development workshops delivered by Clarke representatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• RTHK (Radio Television Hong Kong): Government-funded public broadcaster in Hong Kong operating multiple FM radio channels. Comparable as a multi-station government broadcaster with news/talk and music formats serving a defined territory.
• BBC Radio: UK public-service broadcaster with whom Radio Cayman has a direct partnership for BBC World Service overnight programming. Comparable as a public broadcaster with global news, talk, and music programming.
• Radio New Zealand (RNZ): Publicly funded national radio broadcaster offering news, talk, and music. Comparable as a state-funded radio operator with parliamentary coverage obligations and multi-channel programming.
• CBC Radio One (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation): Canadian public radio service operating news, talk, and music on terrestrial frequencies with extensive local programming. Comparable as a publicly funded radio broadcaster with 24-hour schedules and parliamentary/government coverage.

Direct peers

• Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation: Government-owned broadcaster in Jamaica operating radio and television services. Comparable in structure and mission as a Caribbean state radio operator providing 24-hour news, talk, and music programming.
• Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation: State-owned public broadcaster serving Barbados with radio and television operations. Directly comparable as a Caribbean government-owned broadcaster with news, talk, and music programming serving a small island population.

Others

• Voice of America: US government-funded international broadcaster providing news programming globally. Comparable as a publicly funded broadcaster with international news content partnerships, including with broadcasters like Radio Cayman.

Regional players

• Radio Bermuda: Government-operated AM/FM broadcaster in Bermuda serving a similarly sized small-island population (similar demographics to Cayman). Comparable in scope as a small-market government broadcaster relying on advertising plus government funding.
• Cayman Compass (Caymanian Compass Media): Local Cayman news outlet. While not a radio broadcaster, it competes for the same advertising and audience share within the Cayman Islands media market and is often cross-promoted with Radio Cayman.

Emerging players

• Hurricane Radio / BBN: Smaller-format Christian/community radio networks active across the Caribbean. Comparable as niche Caribbean radio operators competing for local listenership and advertisers in small island markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RadioCayman
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@RadioCaymanChoice
• Facebookfacebook.com/radiocayman
• Instagraminstagram.com/radiocayman

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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