Person Open DS/UK/9403 Whylie; Dwight (1936-2002); Jamaican broadcaster, radio announcer Whylie Dwight 1936-2002 Jamaican broadcaster, radio announcer Male

Dwight Emerson Gregory Whylie (June 7, 1936 in Kingston, Jamaica - September 15, 2002 in Barbados) was a broadcaster and radio announcer. 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. He was the brother of noted Jamaican musician Marjorie Whylie. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHhbaulcombe 11/26/2013 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 1641c3f3-8d2e-47de-8f69-4ab225777679