This Is Jersey

Newspapers
The Jersey Evening Post has been publishing in Jersey since 1890. The paper is printed Monday to Saturday and can be bought from newsagents and many other retail outlets across the Island. The earliest copies can be picked up from the newspaper office at Five Oaks and the news-stand outside BHS in King Street. National newspapers are flown in at around 5.30am every day and are readily available in shops, except when the airport is shrouded in fog.

Online
There are a range of websites that provide local information, including the award-winning This is Jersey(!) which carries daily news from the Jersey Evening Post, up to the minute weather and travel information, classified advertising, diary listings and information about charities and volunteering opportunities. Most of the key business and civic organisations in the Island have their own websites and there are many smaller community sites to explore.

Radio
Jersey is served by two radio stations provided by the BBC broadcasting on 88.8FM and a commercial station, Channel 103 broadcasting at its titular frequency.

Television
Jersey has two local television stations. Channel TV, La Pouquelaye, St. Helier, broadcasts at 6pm and 11:20pm. Telephone: 818816. BBC Spotlight Channel Islands, 18 Parade Road, St. Helier, broadcasts at 6:30pm and 10:30pm on BBC 1. Telephone: 870000.

Cable & Satellite
Newtel Cable Ltd. offers cable hook up but mainly to those living in town. Contact its office on Colomberie, St. Helier to find out if cable services are available in your area. Telephone: 506400.
Satellite installation is available to those living outside of town. The phonebook has a list of companies that hook up satellite and television aerials. Electronics stores have the forms needed to sign up for the Sky digital package of your choice and can arrange satellite installation at the same time. French television also is available in Jersey. A French aerial is needed to receive the broadcasts. For more information, contact the companies that provide satellite and aerial installation.

TV Licence
If you own a TV, you must buy a TV licence. At present it is £135.50 for a colour television licence and £45.50 for a black and white unless you are using it with a video recorder. The licence lasts for a year.
If you move, you must transfer your licence from your old address to be properly licensed to use a TV.
You do not have to pay for a licence if you do not use your set to watch or record television programmes. An Enquiry Officer may visit your property to confirm the situation. For more information, contact TV Licensing Jersey on 0870 241 6468, via post at TV Licensing Jersey, Bristol BS98 1TL or on line at www.tvlicensing.co.uk.