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Veteran Journalist Beverley Sinclair remembered as a Guiding Light & Career Builder
#Jamaica, August 29, 2023 – Glowing tributes have been paid to the late veteran regional journalist, Beverley Sinclair, with several persons in the profession remembering her as a guiding light for many careers and builder of the Caribbean.
Sinclair who died on July 22, after a brief illness, was interred in her native Montego Bay, Jamaica, on August 27.
During a thanksgiving service, held on August 24, at the St. Andrew Church of Christ, on Red Hills Road, in Kingston, friends and journalists who blossomed from her mentorship, shared how the 35-year media icon impacted their lives and countries in the region.
Former reporter with Community Channel, which later became Flow Grenada, and now Corporate Communications Officer of the Child Protection Authority, in Grenada, Blossom Alexis-Welsh, recalled how for 12 years, her late former manager, helped her to become the “journalist that I am today. I am thankful to have had that experience,” she told the mourners.
The now corporate communications professional added that “we knocked heads” a few times, but it was “always for my betterment and development. I am sad that I never got the opportunity to tell her how much of an impact she had on my life and career. She did a fantastic job in teaching me things that I use even today. Her passing has hit me hard,” Welsh said.
Senior reporter with the Jamaica Information Service, Garfield Angus, who gave a tearful presentation, said their working relationship only lasted for one year, but it was like a “decade. She was a woman of strength and dignity, who had great motivating skills. Throughout the time that she was my immediate supervisor, she was more than a boss, and through wisdom she showed kindness, mentorship, and courage in many of the challenges that she had to contend with.
Angus, while being comforted by his colleagues, declared that Sinclair joining the JIS as Editorial and Photography
Manager was “timely, and a Heavenly guided intervention for me personally, and it impacted my development immensely,” he said.
Evangelist with the church, Alphanso Grennell remarked that it was very rare” someone to only have one year experience with his manager, and “and that is the only person who attend the funeral, being a male, and cried. Angus, you are a brave, and I respect you for that. That shows the level of impact that Sister Sinclair had on Mr. Angus,” the Evangelist said.
Another reporter with the JIS, Chanel Sence said she was grateful to work with Sinclair, as she had little experience, and needed a supervisor with patience and good listening skills. “My fondest memory with her was the hour-long conversation we had during my appraisal about travelling, seeing the world, and ensuring that we had nothing in which we regretted throughout our lives,” Spence said.
Friend of the late media manager, Margaret Francis, said Sinclair, through her various media engagements, brought out the best in the Caribbean. “Beverley was a gem of the Caribbean. Soft spoken but was a very straightforward and forthright personality. She was such a wonderful human. She lived a life devoted to fighting hate, hurt, and grabbing,” Francis said.
Administrative team member at the JIS, Jodi-Ann Palmer described her late former boss as a “pleasant disposition made working with her such an absolute joy. Her words were often seasoned with grace, as she led with a graciously gentle, albeit firm hand. She was quite passionate and serious about getting the job done, with each person playing their part,” she said.
Sinclair daughter, Channtal Golding-Wiles, remembered her mother as a disciplinarian, who gave her best for people. She loved me, she loved God, and she loved people who were of pure hearts and minds,” she reminisced.
In 2016, Sinclair got involved in Granada’s civil society groups, mainly, the Independent Caucus for Constitution Reform. and was one of the hosts of its weekly media programmes, facilitating public awareness and education on the country’s constitution and critically examining proposed legislation and policies.
Sinclair was part of the 2013 launch of the regional television programme ‘Time to Face the Facts,’ which was given recognition by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and she was also a judge for the Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) media awards for excellence.
Her career started at the in 1988 as an Associate Editor for the Vacationer newspaper, in Montego Bay, St. James. From there she worked as a Senior reporter for the then Jamaica Record, a Sub-Editor at the Western Mirror, thereafter she moved to Grenada, and worked at The Grenadian Voice, then on to the Manager for News and Programming for CC6 Television, in Grenada from 2005 – 2017, and from 2021 to 2022.
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1st insert: Channtal Golding-Wiles (centre), who is the daughter of the late veteran regional journalist, Beverley Sinclair, in discussion with senior reporter with the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Garfield Angus (left), and administrative team member with the agency, Jodi-Ann Palmer (right), at a recent thanksgiving service, held at the St. Andrew Church of Christ, in Kingston, Jamica.
2nd insert: Senior Reporter with the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Garfield Angus, sings the memorial book for his late former manager, Beverley Sinclair, at a recent thanksgiving service, held at the St. Andrew Church of Christ, in Kingston, Jamica.
3rd insert: Friend of the late veteran regional journalist, Beverley Sinclair, Margaret Francis pays her tribute at a recent thanksgiving service, held at the St. Andrew Church of Christ, in Kingston, Jamica.
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Turks and Caicos Retains Championship at 28th Annual Caribbean Classic Golf Tournament
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Photos by TCI Sports Commission
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – In an historic showing, the Turks and Caicos Islands Golf Association (TCIGA) dominated the 28th annual Caribbean Classic Golf Tournament, held in Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic, from April 25th to 27th, 2024. The victory marks a turning point for TCI golf, and much of the credit goes to the exceptional team of players assembled by Sean Wilson the Head Professional at the Royal Turks and Caicos Golf Course.
56 golfers, playing under the banner of the TCIGA were rewarded for their enthusiastic participation across both the Men’s and Women’s divisions.
“This back-to-back win is an indication of the growing interest and increased participation in the sport of golf in TCI,” stated TCIGA President Fraser Dods.
“We’ve been competing at this tournament since its inception almost 30 years ago, and finally bringing home the George Noon Cup two years in a row is a truly proud moment for Turks and Caicos golf.”
Clean Sweep for Team TCI
The team’s success was based on strong and determined performances in every flight and category.
The Turks and Caicos men’s team secured the Robert Grell Trophy, while the ladies claimed the Jodi Munn Barrow Trophy.
This clean sweep across all team divisions highlights the growing depth and talent within the TCI Golf Association membership.
The “Classic”organized by the Caribbean Golf Association, brings together golfers from the twelve membercountries of the CGA. The Caribbean Classic is an individual and team event, competed for by teams of unlimited number of players from each participating member country, playing eighteen holes of golf each , over 3 days.
Team Turks and Caicos amassed the most points overall and won the George Noon Cup last year, for the first time in 27 years of competing at this event. To repeat as champs is a proud moment for TCI sports in general and for TCI Golf specifically.
Individual Accolades Abound
Beyond the team triumphs, individual golfers from TCI shone brightly. Female players, namely Wendy Ayer, Christine Dickenson, Tazmaraa Gowans, and Andrea Todd, all secured podium finishes in their respective divisions
The men’s side also saw impressive performances from Justin Simons, Mark Fulford, Arthur Lightbourne, Mervin Cox, and Simon Dobbs. Their individual excellence contributed significantly to the overall team victory.
Looking Ahead: Building on Success
TCI Director of Sports Jarrett Forbes is optimistic about the future. “This win exemplifies the immense potential of golf in the Turks and Caicos,” he stated. “We encourage young islanders to take up this fantastic sport.”
Head Golf Professional at Royal Turks and Caicos Golf Club, Sean Wilson, echoed the sentiment. “This is a monumental achievement for TCI golf,” he said. “Bringing home trophies in all three divisions is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the TCIGA and its players.”
The Caribbean Classic second victory creates a new legacy for golf in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
The TCIGA is administrated by a golf-loving volunteer executive comprised of Fraser Dods, Mark Fulford (VP), Denise Douglas (Secretary), Paul Murray (Treasurer), Andrea Todd and Roberto Stipa.Through their collective efforts, and the growing participation of TCI golfers, the future looks bright for this sport in the region.
The Caribbean Classic is one of the highlights of the Caribbean Golf calendar. Organized by the Caribbean Golf Association, it allows participation of amateurs from 12 countries, including the Turks and Caicos, Puerto Rico, Guadalupe, the Bahamas, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Dominican Republic, Barbados, the Cayman Islands, Martinique, St Lucia, and USVI.”
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