Dwight Whylie
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Dwight Emerson Gregory Whylie
Born: Sunday 7th June 1936Died: Sunday 15th September 2002 (age: 66)
Dwight Whylie was a broadcaster and radio announcer.
Career
In 1961, Whylie was the first black radio announcer hired by the British Broadcasting Corporation. In 1973, he became the general manager of Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation, where he remained until 1976.
In 1977, he joined the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, where he remained until 1997.
Family
He was the brother of noted Jamaican musician Marjorie Whylie.
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