The Barbadian media landscape is in mourning following the sudden passing of Doug Hoyte, a revered television news personality, who died overnight after a brief illness. He was just weeks away from celebrating his 76th birthday. Details surrounding his death remain undisclosed at this time. Hoyte’s illustrious career spanned decades, beginning in 1968 in the United States, where he worked extensively in media and communications. He served as a television reporter in Tampa, Florida, and briefly held the prestigious role of press secretary to Florida Governor Bob Martinez. In 1991, Hoyte returned to Barbados, where he became a household name. He co-anchored the “CBC Evening News” alongside Sharon Marshall in the 1990s and later assumed the role of General Manager at the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) from 2016 to 2018. Hoyte was also the beloved host of the breakfast television show “Mornin’ Barbados.” Beyond his on-screen roles, he held significant communications positions, including director of communications at Almond Resorts and founder of his public relations firm, Mountbatten Communications. Colleagues and viewers alike remember Hoyte for his professionalism, charismatic on-screen presence, and enduring contributions to Barbadian media over several decades.