The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) extends condolences to the loved ones and colleagues of Rickey Singh, a Caribbean son of the soil and journalist par excellence, who passed away 5 July 2025 in Barbados.

For more than five decades, Mr. Singh, a Guyanese, served as a pillar of journalism in the Region. His unwavering dedication to his craft, and his sharp analyses and fearless pursuit of truth, earned him respect and admiration across the Region.

Rickey, as he was popularly known, was a passionate advocate for our regional integration movement. His work facilitated a deeper understanding of the Caribbean Community. He had a profound understanding of the Region’s political landscape and provided perspectives that were both insightful and instructive. This was invaluable to the people of the Community in the early days of our integration movement.

His was a strong and consistent voice in defence of press freedom, championing the vital role of independent journalism in strengthening our democracies.

The Community mourns the loss of a committed regionalist and media titan. May his legacy continue to inspire future generations of Caribbean journalists.