Radio Jamaica

What Radio Jamaica does

Radio Jamaica Limited is a Jamaican publicly traded holding company (JSE ticker: RJL) whose operating subsidiary, RJRGLEANER Communications Group, operates one of the Caribbean's largest diversified media platforms, headquartered at 32 Lyndhurst Road, Kingston. The group delivers content across five free-to-air and cable television channels (TVJ, TVJSN, JNN, RETV), five radio stations (RJR 94FM, Power 106FM, FAME 95FM, HITZ 92FM, Music 99FM), three print publications (The Gleaner since 1834, The Star since 1951, Children's Own since 1950), and the 1SpotMedia digital streaming platform supporting live radio/TV broadcasts, eGleaner/Jamaica Star digital subscriptions, TVOD, and Pay-Per-View. Multi-Media Jamaica Limited, a wholly-owned technology subsidiary, supplies internet streaming, interactive production, AV equipment rental, background music services, and message-on-hold systems to Jamaican enterprises across banking, insurance, and hospitality.

The group's revenue model is anchored in cross-platform advertising sales — leveraging TVJ's 62% share of Jamaican television audience and 91% daily population reach — supplemented by digital subscriptions, premium content transactions, and B2B technology services. The primary customer is the Jamaican general public, served through consumer-facing media; secondary customers are business advertisers (B2B) reached via direct sales teams and quote-based advertising packages, plus government and non-profit organizations supported through the RGCares outreach platform. The company is one of the most widely held stocks on the Jamaica Stock Exchange with 12,000+ shareholders, ranging from retail Jamaicans to large government and private sector organizations.

Following the 2015 merger of RJR Communications Group and The Gleaner Company and the 2022 amalgamation of 1834 Investments into Radio Jamaica Limited, the group pursued a cost-led repositioning in 2024-2026 under CEO Anthony Smith, including an NCB strategic partnership (October 2024), a stated "Path to Profit" program (September 2025), the radio integration notice (March 2026), and the sale of the North Street property (May 2026). Reported financials show three consecutive years of revenue contraction (2022-2025) and EBITDA turning negative in 2024, framing the current period as an active restructuring phase rather than an expansion one.

Name

Radio Jamaica

Legal name

Radio Jamaica Limited

Website

https://rjrgleanergroup.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Radio Jamaica Limited (RJL) operates RJRGLEANER Communications Group, Jamaica's largest diversified media company, delivering television, radio, print, and digital content to the Jamaican public and advertising clients across 13 brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Broadcast Media

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832), Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Talk/News/Sports Radio Networks & Syndication (MPAIAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Internet Radio & Streaming Broadcast Stations (Simulcast/Online-only) (MPAIAEAE), Radio Streaming & Catch-Up Audio Platforms (MPAIADAJ)

Keywords

• Broadcast television
• Radio broadcasting
• Newspaper publishing
• Digital media streaming
• Media advertising sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston

HQ country

Jamaica

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Advertising Revenue: The company generates primary revenue through advertising across its radio stations (RJR 94FM, Power 106FM, FAME 95FM, HITZ 92FM, Music 99FM), television channels (TVJ, JNN, RETV, TVJSN), print publications (The Gleaner, The Star, Children's Own), and digital platforms. Advertisers include businesses seeking to reach Jamaican audiences across multiple demographics.
2. Digital Subscriptions: Revenue from eGleaner and Jamaica Star daily publications through subscription models. Users provide contact and financial information for billing purposes. Premium TVOD and Pay-Per-View content on 1SpotMedia generates subscription and pay-per-view revenue.
3. Premium Content Sales: Pay-Per-View and TVOD (Transaction Video on Demand) content available on the 1SpotMedia platform. Giftcard feature allows users to purchase content credits.
4. Media Exposure Sponsorships: The company contributes over $2,000,000 annually in media exposure to various causes including community development, arts and culture, education and youth development programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Radio Jamaica Limited, operating as RJRGLEANER Communications Group, is Jamaica's largest media conglomerate operating free-to-air television, cable television, radio stations, print newspapers, and digital streaming platforms. It delivers news, current affairs, entertainment and sports content across 13 brands reaching 91% of the Jamaican population daily, with advertising sales as the primary revenue model complemented by digital subscriptions, Pay-Per-View content, and B2B technology services.

Product overview

RJRGLEANER Communications Group operates a diversified portfolio of 13 media brands and technology solutions spanning television, radio, print, and digital platforms. The core television products include Television Jamaica (TVJ) as the leading free-to-air national station, TVJ Sports Network, Jamaica News Network (JNN) as the first 24/7 all-News cable channel, and Real Jamaican Television (RETV) as the first national 24/7 Music Entertainment cable channel. The radio portfolio includes RJR 94FM (the pioneering 75-year-old 'family station'), Power 106FM, FAME 95FM, HITZ 92FM, and Music 99FM. Print products include The Gleaner (daily newspaper founded 1834, the oldest continuously published in the Caribbean), The Star tabloid (founded 1951), and Children's Own (weekly children's publication since 1950). The digital ecosystem is anchored by the 1SpotMedia platform enabling live streaming, on-demand content, TVOD, Pay-Per-View, and subscription services for eGleaner and Jamaica Star digital editions. Multi-Media Jamaica Limited provides technology solutions including streaming services, interactive productions, AV equipment rental, and background music systems. This multi-platform structure allows the group to serve audiences across print, broadcast, cable, radio, and online channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Television Jamaica (TVJ): Jamaica's number one free-to-air television station delivering wholesome family programmes across all demographics.
• The Gleaner
• The Star
• Power 106FM
• FAME 95FM
• HITZ 92FM
• Music 99FM
• 1spotmedia
• Real Jamaican Television (RETV)
• Jamaica News Network (JNN)
• TVJ Sports Network (TVJSN)
• Children's Own

Products and services

• Television Jamaica (TVJ)

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% television reach of Jamaican population daily
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NCB (National Commercial Bank Jamaica)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2024NCB has partnered with RJRGLEANER Communications Group. The partnership was announced in October 2024 and represents a strategic collaboration between Jamaica's largest commercial bank and the leading media group.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation: Barbados's national public broadcaster operating radio and television channels. Comparable as a regional Caribbean broadcaster facing similar structural pressure from digital platforms, but focused on Barbados rather than Jamaica.
• Guardian Media Limited: Trinidad-based media group operating TV6, radio stations, and newspapers across the Eastern Caribbean. Comparable business model — diversified broadcast and print media in a single Caribbean market — but serving Trinidad rather than Jamaica.
• Nation Media (Barbados): Barbados newspaper and digital publisher, part of a wider Caribbean media group. Comparable as a regional print-led media operator in a small Caribbean market facing the same digital transformation pressures as RJRGLEANER's print portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Flow Jamaica (Cable & Wireless Jamaica): Jamaica's largest cable and broadband provider that also distributes television channels and competes for video advertising and subscription revenue. Broader incumbent with overlapping capabilities in content distribution but operating primarily as a telecom.

Direct peers

• One Caribbean Media (OCM): Caribbean regional media group operating radio, TV, and print assets across multiple English-speaking Caribbean markets. Comparable as a multi-island, multi-platform broadcaster pursuing the same cross-Caribbean advertising and content strategy RJRGLEANER pursues via RETV.
• Jamaica Observer: The Gleaner's main competitor in Jamaican daily newspapers, operating a similar print + digital model with comparable audience targeting advertisers and consumers in Jamaica. Direct competitor in print advertising and editorial coverage.
• CVM Television Group: Jamaica's main rival free-to-air television broadcaster holding the remaining ~36% share of local TV audience vs RJR's TVJ at 62%. Directly comparable as the primary competitor in Jamaican television advertising, news, and entertainment.
• Irie Jam Media Network: Jamaican radio operator and digital media platform focused on reggae and Caribbean content, with both terrestrial radio and online streaming. Directly competes with RJR's HITZ 92FM and FAME 95FM for music-format audiences and Caribbean diaspora listeners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jamaicagleaner
• YouTubeyoutube.com/televisionjamaica
• Facebookfacebook.com/gleanerjamaica
• Instagraminstagram.com/thejamaicastar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rjrgleaner

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Radio Jamaica