SAMS Radio 1

A community radio broadcaster operated by South Atlantic Media Services (SAMS), providing the remote island of Saint Helena with round-the-clock programming. Broadcasting across multiple FM transmitters to ensure coverage across the island's varied terrain, the station reaches listeners in Jamestown on 102.7 FM, High Knoll on 90.5 FM, Levelwood on 105.1 FM, and Blue Hill on 105.3 FM, with additional frequencies on 88.1 and 100.7 FM. The station delivers a comprehensive mix of local news, current affairs, interviews, and music programming, serving as a vital link for the island's close-knit community. As the primary broadcast media outlet on Saint Helena, it plays a central role in keeping residents informed about local government decisions, community events, and developments affecting daily life on one of the world's most isolated inhabited islands, situated in the South Atlantic Ocean roughly midway between South America and Africa. SAMS operates as a multimedia organisation alongside the station, publishing The Sentinel, a weekly newspaper available every Thursday in both print and digital formats covering local news, current affairs, job vacancies, and sports. The organisation also provides photography and videography services, making it the island's most comprehensive media provider. The station complements its locally produced content with BBC World Service programming, connecting the island community with international news and perspectives. Listeners beyond the FM coverage area can tune in via online streaming, with dedicated apps available on Google Play and Amazon Alexa, extending the station's reach to the Saint Helenian diaspora and interested listeners worldwide. Broadcasting from The Media Centre at The Castle Garden in Jamestown, the station operates from the heart of the island's historic capital.