Island FM's new studio complex in St Peter Port has been officially opened by Guernsey's Lieutenant Governor.
His Excellency Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell was among the first guests to visit the station's new premises on The Bordage on Monday (24 June).
The new building is a substantial investment in local broadcasting by Island FM's owners, Tindle Radio - which also owns Jersey's Channel 103 and digital station Soleil Radio, which serves the Channel Islands.
Island FM had operated from its original studios in St Sampson since the station first went on air in 1992.
Declaring the studios open, the Lieutenant-Governor said: "Investing in something so state-of the-art, so right-up-to-the-minute is a very special thing in Guernsey and perhaps doesn't happen as often as it possibly should do.
"I am a huge supporter of radio, particularly in small communities. As a soldier, in the past, I have lived in some of those small communities and that voice really does make a difference to an individual.
The way in which it promotes social connection between people is hugely, hugely important.
"Thank you for this huge vote of confidence in our community."
Island FM's managing director, James Keen, said: "In this world of consolidation it is a rare occasion to be able to open a radio station building – thank you to Tindle for their faith and considerable investment."
- His Excellency Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell was among the first guests to visit the station's new premises on The Bordage
- Guernsey's Lieutenant Governor cuts the ribbon to officially open Island FM's new studios.
- Declaring the studios open, the Lieutenant-Governor said: "I am a huge supporter of radio, particularly in small communities."
- Friends of the station gathered in the foyer
- Presenter Carl Ward in the new studio.
- Island FM's sales team in their new office space. Emma Matthews, Christina Skeer and Lorna Byrne.
- Island FM's main news team. Holly Brown, Euan Mahy and Giulia Heath
- Island FM sales team members
- Engineer Mike Cofferon and Island FM's managing director James Keen.
- IslandFM Opening 24 June 2024.
- IslandFM's founder Kevin Stewart speaks on air in the new studio.
- IslandFM's presenters with founder Kevin Stewart.
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