Channel identification guide

RETV in Jamaica · channel ID and TV guide

RETV in Jamaica uses the catalogue ID RETV.jm. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.

Look for RETV.jm when you match RETV in Jamaica. The directory lists RJRGleaner Communications Group in the owner field.

Station details

Source identifier
RETV.jm
Source geography
Jamaica · JM
Programme categories
entertainment
Site listed in the snapshot
realjamaicantelevision.com
Alternative labels
Reggae Entertainment TV · Real Jamaican Television
Owner field
RJRGleaner Communications Group

Other feeds to check

The directory also lists TVJ under TVJ.jm. A shared group, call sign or operator site can connect the entries while each guide keeps its own ID.

Station records with a shared directory field
NameMarketCatalogue IDCatalogue group or site
TVJJamaicaTVJ.jmRJRGleaner Communications Group
JNNJamaicaJNN.jmRJRGleaner Communications Group
Fame95 FMJamaicaFame95FM.jmRJRGleaner Communications Group
TVJ Sports NetworkJamaicaTVJSportsNetwork.jmRJRGleaner Communications Group

Match the TV guide

Use the programme or episode rather than the station logo as the comparison point.

<channel id="RETV.jm">…</channel>
<programme channel="RETV.jm" start="20250715200000 -0500">…</programme>

Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.

Historical time conversions for the example XMLTV entry. Match the date and location of your actual feed.
Example zoneLocal timeThe same time in UTC
America/Jamaica15 Jul 2025 20:00 -050016 Jul 01:00 UTC

Try the XMLTV test file

The linked fixture uses a historical date and an illustrative title. It can verify whether your player joins records by ID.

Open the XMLTV test file

Reading the result for this station
CheckWhat to look for
Import resultLook for “RETV | guide alignment test” against RETV.jm in the historic guide data.
Blank guide for this stationCompare the exported channel identifier with RETV.jm exactly, including punctuation and letter case.
Alternate nameThe catalogue includes “Reggae Entertainment TV”. Check the identifier even if the on-screen name looks right.

Sources and further reading