BY RICHARD JOHNSON —  Alan Magnus— FOR close to half a century, Jamaicans have awoken to the voice of broadcaster Alan Magnus on Radio Jamaica (RJR). That is about to change in a few days when he demits ‘office’. Magnus, who has been at RJR since 1971, is not leaving the airwaves totally. “I have pointed out to management that I will make myself available to do The Nutty Buddies with Dorraine (Samuels). I am available for outside broadcasts, and if an announcer reports ill I am available to sit in,” he told the Jamaica Observer. When asked if he will miss waking up for his 5:00 am shift, Magnus was unequivocal.  “Den nuh mus,” he declared, before bursting out into his trademark laugh. “For the past year I have been thinking about it — whether or … Read entire article »