106.1 Kiss FM

Infobox Radio station
name = 106.1 Kiss FM


area = Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
branding = "106.1 Kiss FM"
slogan = "The Best of Yesterday and Today"
airdate = April 11, 2005
frequency = 106.1 (MHz)
format = Adult Contemporary
erp = 5,000 watts
coordinates = coord|19|18|N|81|23|W
owner = dms Broadcasting
sister_stations = 96.5 CayRock, Hot 104.1, X107.1
website = [http://www.kiss1061fm.ky kiss1061fm.ky] |

106.1 Kiss FM (106.1 FM) is an adult contemporary music formatted radio station in the Cayman Islands in the British West Indies. The station is owned by dms Broadcasting, a subsidiary of dms Organization. "Kiss FM" broadcasts twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, year-round to a diverse community of over 50 nationalities.

The station maintains studio operations in George Town, Grand Cayman. The broadcast is also simultaneously streamed live on the internet via the station's website.

The beginning

The station belongs to the parent company, dms Broadcasting, who were granted a license to broadcast on three stations in Grand Cayman by the ICTA in July 15, 2004. On January 12, 2005, the Cayman Islands Government announced the station had negotiated a deal with dms Broadcasting to allow broadcasting of all three stations from a government owned tower, thus elminating the need to erect a new tower.

Hurricane Ivan delivered a small setback to the operation when it hit the Island on September 11, 2004. After debris was cleaned up and removed, work continued on the station. The first official day of broadcasting was April 11, 2005 with the stations final names being Hot 104.1, 106.1 KISS-FM, and X107.1.

Programming

106.1 Kiss FM, a VH1 affiliate, showcases a variety of music, including current tracks and the top requested gold tracks from 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s.

Notable weekday programming includes "Tim and Maya in the Morning", middays with Scott K. James, afternoons with Rita, Chuck Taylor on nights, and Jim Curtis with "Boogie Nights" on Friday nights.

Notable weekend programming includes Saturday shows hosted by Scott K. James and Logan Blake plus Sunday shows hosted by Chuck Taylor and Jim Curtis.

The station also features live broadcasts at nightclubs, businesses, and charity events throughout Grand Cayman.

External links

* [http://www.kiss1061fm.ky 106.1 Kiss FM official website]