Guyanese-born journalist Clyde Hoyte dies in Jamaica at 88
Stabroek News
November 18, 2003
Guyanese-born veteran journalist, broadcaster and musical composer Clyde Hoyte, who made Jamaica his home 64 years ago died in the University Hospital last Friday at 88.
Hoyte is survived by a daughter, Audrey. Close family friend Rosina Moder said a celebration of his life in the form of a concert was being planned. His body is to be cremated at a later date, according to a release.
He went to Jamaica in 1939 on the invitation of The Gleaner after working here with the Guyana Chronicle newspaper as a journalist. He was also a broadcaster who has been credited with pioneering radio news broadcasting in the English-speaking Caribbean.
In 1949, while at The Gleaner he was made the first western bureau manager and up to his death was still contributing articles to that newspaper. He was also credited with publishing the first children's newspaper, The Young Jamaican, and later worked at the Jamaica Information Service in radio and television.
As a musician Hoyte has penned numerous patriotic songs, parodies, hymns, jingles, and mento tunes as well as classical pieces which are sung in schools and churches.