`Rickey Singh Was Fiercely Independent and Stood up for Press Freedom in Guyana’ - President

Rickey Singh Defended to Death Journalists’ Lifelong Right to Write for Rights! - The Voice St. Lucia News

I came to know of Rickey Singh in the mid-1970s, following his writings when the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), not-yet a … The post Rickey Singh Defended to Death Journalists’ Lifelong Right to Write for Rights! appeared first on The Voice St. Lucia News.

A tribute to Rickey Singh - Guyana Chronicle

Dear Editor, THE doyen of Caribbean journalists is no longer with us, but the exceptional quality of his work, his bravery in speaking out against authoritarianism, and his mentorship of young journalists, especially in Guyana and Barbados, will never be forgotten. He was not only a consummate professional but also a decent, courageous and compassionate […]

CARICOM – Pays Tribute to Journalist Rickey Singh on His Passing

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on Monday described the late veteran journalist, Rickey Singh, as “ a Caribbean son of the soil and journalist par excellence” as it joined in extending condolences to his family following his death. The Guyanese-born Singh, who died in Barbados on July 5, will be buried on July 16 in Barbados, where he lived for several years. In a statement, Caricom said that for more than five decades, Singh, “served as a pil…

President Ali extends condolences on passing of journalist Rickey Singh

President Dr Irfaan Ali has extended his condolences on the recent passing of veteran Caribbean journalist, Rickey Singh. He described Singh as a venerable stalwart of Caribbean journalism. In a statement released Sunday upon Singh’s passing, the Guyanese President recalled the veteran journalist’s courage with regard to safeguarding press freedom and democracy. Rickey Singh “I join with the regional media fraternity in mourning the passing of R…

`Rickey Singh was fiercely independent and stood up for press freedom in Guyana’ - President

President Irfaan Ali on Sunday joined with the local and regional media fraternity in mourning the passing of Guyanese journalist, Rickey Singh, who he described as one of the stalwarts of Caribbean journalism and a distinguished son of Guyana who was courageous in standing up for press freedom and democracy. The article `Rickey Singh was fiercely independent and stood up for press freedom in Guyana’ – President appeared first on Stabroek News.