NAME OF FEATURE | THE GLEANER | SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2025 18 RADIO JAMAICA 75TH ANNIVERSARY FEATURE | THE SUNDAY GLEANER | AUGUST 31, 2025 FROM ITS earliest broadcasts, Radio Jamaica 94FM has been more than a station; it has been a stage for voices that shape national identity. Among those voices, the contribution of women stands as one of the most profound.At a time when radio was seen as a man’s domain, women at RJR broke barriers, claimed the microphone, and built careers that de ned both the station and the wider media landscape. One of the earliest trailblazers was Dottie Dean, whose pioneering presence helped set the tone for women in Jamaican broadcasting. Marie Garth, the island’s rst female radio announcer, not only opened doors for women behind the microphone but also brought elegance, poise, and professionalism that set a lasting standard. Alongside her, Janette Mowatt, the Caribbean’s rst female News and Current Affairs Editor, broke through barriers in one of the most demanding areas of journalism. Her leadership and editorial vision not only shaped RJR’s news legacy but also paved the way for women in senior newsroom positions across the region. Norma Brown WOMEN OF INFLUENCE The Voices of Radio Jamaica 94FM Norma Brown-Bell Marie Garth Emily Shields
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