Rickey Singh
Rickey Singh was a prominent Guyana-born journalist and columnist who made significant contributions to the field of journalism in the Caribbean. Beginning his career in 1957 with the Guiana Graphic, Singh evolved into an influential political reporter, covering a range of social and political issues throughout the region. He wrote for various publications and wire services across Guyana, Barbados, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago, as well as contributing to the BBC Caribbean Report and Caribbean News Agency. His dedication to journalism earned him an Honorary Doctorate from the University of the West Indies and a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023. Singh was also instrumental in founding the Caribbean Association of Media Workers, showcasing his commitment to the advancement of media in the Caribbean.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Guyana | 5 | 9.00 | 0.39% | +20% | 786,552 | 3,713 | $6,000 | 28$ |
| Jamaica | 4 | 9.00 | 0.28% | +10% | 2,961,167 | 9,073 | $15,000 | 46$ |
| Bahamas | 1 | 9.00 | 0.28% | +0% | 393,248 | 1,117 | $13,000 | 37$ |
| Totals | 10 | 4,140,967 | 13,903 | $34,000 | 111$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Bahamas:
Rickey Singh embodied the aspirations and rights of freedom of speech.
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Jamaica:
Rickey Singh embodied the aspirations and rights of freedom of speech and was a courageous journalist who stood up against political power.
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Guyana:
Rickey was an exemplar of committed investigative journalism in Guyana.
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Jamaica:
Rickey Singh was a consummate professional and a doyen of Caribbean journalists known for his bravery and mentorship.
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Guyana:
Rickey Singh was an acclaimed Guyana-born regional journalist whose reporting shaped Caribbean discourse for over six decades.
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Guyana:
Rickey Singh was 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.
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Jamaica:
Rickey Singh was a legendary journalist known for his commitment to Caribbean integration and regional journalism.
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Guyana:
Rickey Singh was highly revered and will be remembered by Caricom’s media fraternity for generations to come.
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Guyana:
Rickey Singh was an outstanding and well-respected journalist who made a lasting impact on the world of journalism.
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Jamaica:
Rickey Singh has left a legacy that any young journalist with a genuine interest in building a reputation based on integrity would do well to emulate.
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