Really good to be home to be part of the history to hear and experience the liberation Winston and his brother fought for, for the nation;s right to independent free speach. Voice of the people speaks volumes and it's so good to hear the people participating and sharing their views. The Derricks were a great inspiration and example to the nation. Stand firm in your belief, love gives good character, be honest and true to yourself. To the end this was what Winston was all about. He lived life to the full not knowing when he would be called and when he was he did not linger. To the family I am deeply sad for your loss but his works lives on and we are truly greatful for his life;#'s work and contribution here in Antigua. Winston left a legacy with us all.

Oh my goodness...this is a huge loss for Observer Radio. Winston had such a strong and distinct voice. He was indeed "The Voice Of The People. My condolences and prayers are with the entire family. God speed.

Missa Derrick, me hab something to tell yuh........that is what I will remember...and one of his own sayings,,,,,,,y uh tink me born under a dumps tree? He could make me laugh out loud as our family listened to him on the radio.....alway s to be remembered..... .never forgotten ......

A great Antiguan has passed but his spirit remains. My sincerest thoughts go out to his family to remain strong and committed to his vision and principles. Blessings. hh

Why would someone go out of their way to post a "thumbs down" to almost every expression of sympathy? Someone has died, have you no heart? Its sad what humanity has come to. Even in death we are heartless... shame!

To the Derrick family, the management and staff of The Observer I extend my deepest condolences. Antigua has lost a passionate voice of the people. Whether you agreed with his opinion or not, Winston always spoke truth to power. And he was not afraid to offer consructive criticism equally to both the party he supported and its opposition. May he rest in peace. His will be very BIG shoes to fill.

I remain grateful to Winston for being so kind to my son, Colin, when he passed through Antigua some years ago, Winston and his family were also good friends to me in the late '60s. He will be missed.

You may agree or disagree; Winston Derrick call them as he see's them.This Antiguan heard the call to serve his country and he step forward to make his contribution his way; to the benefit of his nation. no one can ever forget his passion for change. his voice is forever etch on Antigua's own stone;and will be there for generations.my condolence to the family,it was a job well done, may his candle stay bright a long time.

We met on New Year's Eve at Jolly Beach as usual and had a few words....
and suddenly you are no more with us.
Condolences from your friends in Stockholm

To the Derrick family & Staff of Observer Media Group, Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about. You're in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!

Winston Derrick
Was a man

Who launched
A communications
Master plan

Antigua was a place
Of sea and sun

He flicked a switch
And the talk begun

Larger than life
Full of swagger

With every topic
And with his grammar

He fielded calls
From far and wide

Always sharp
Until he died

But his story
Is far
from done

As with
this foundation
It has just begun

When we gather
For him beneath
That steeple

We will still tune in
To the Voice of the people.

To the Family & Staff of Observer Media Group, Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strenghth, and always remember how much you are cared about. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

As Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.once said (and I'm paraphrasing here) it isn't how long we live that matters,it's the content of character and of what one has been able to achieve during the course one's lifetime ,that truly counts.

Winston (the not so Fooley Boy from Ovals) Derrick,was a giant of a man as it relates to the many contributions he made,over the years,to his people and his country,and it is most heartwarming to witness the many acolades that are being made,apecifical ly those by Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer,
regarding the work of Mr.Derrick.

Winston had an enormous sense of of humour (mostly self-depreciating)
which played a role as to why so many people gravitated toward him,his ideas and endeavours.Alwa ys gracious and never wanting to appear better than others.He knew who he was and from whence he came.Winston was,as they say,most 'comfortable in his skin'.

The people of Antigua and Barbuda will forever remember (and miss) 'The
Voice Of The People' .......Winston Derrick.

Sincere condolences to the Derrick family.

will B greatly miss....so much knowledge about the landscape of Antigua and Barbuda.

R.I.P Mr Derrick my heart goes out to Georgie be strong in the lord.

"In a little while you shall see me and in a little while you shall not". RIP

Mr. Winston Derrick always exemplified that the cause was bigger than the individual. The cause and need for the voice of the nation was aired and debriefed through his undertaking. One Love to you Winston. May God embrace your family in Love and Comfort during this time and going forward. RIP now Winston.

Sometimes we have to wonder why people like Winston has to die so young. Although sad, the positive thought to it is that perhaps he was placed on this earth for a purpose. Such purpose has being accomplished and hence his mission was completed. Of course, it hard to accept that man like him had to go so soon. He certainly will be remembered, not only for his resilience and fortitude towards changing the freedom of press here in Antigua, but he was a man who says it as he sees it. May his soul RIP, and may there be comfort to his family and friends! Certainly, a great son of the soil is gone.

My previous comments were cut short...you will surely be missed. My condolences to your family.Rest in peace. Walter

I am going miss listening to Mr Derrick listen to obsever everyday just was listening on yesterday and love he had.his daughter on radio last summer he told his daughter keep the good work.in college . To the Derrick family be b less stay stron g in thelord

Winston and I grew up together in Ovals. The last time I visited Antigua I met Winston at Russells. We were so excited when we saw each other. Having not seen each other for a number of years we talked about old times and the good times we had growing up as young boys going to Grammar School.

who would have thought the come back kid would have outlived the great Winston.

"To the Almighty we belong and to Him is our return."

Though his voice is silenced, his journalistic contribution to the development of our country and to mankind as a whole will resonate with us. He devoted his life to freedom of expression and was not afraid to call a spade a spade. Rest in peace my brother, condolences to the family

The news of Winston's passing came as a shock to me.I've known him and his
older brothers Fergie,Vincent and Robert (old AGS schoolmates) for many years.My sincere condolences are extended to them and the Derrick family.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.

As a young Antiguan I thank Mr. D for all that he did and stood for. He would not want us to be sad but only to push on with the cause that he stood for. One of the greatest things to happen to our country. RIP Mr. D.

To be honest, Winston began to move back to the middle of investigative journalism. I pray that his life's work continues to grow like a flower garden of love for a pro-democracy culture. The open society that Antigua and Barbuda has become should inspire us to be honest about the best path to nation-building ! None of us can ever dismiss Winston’s superlative contributions! We honor him by practicing his legacy of penetrating influence and visionary power!

I am saddened by the sudden departure of Winston Derrick. When the Observer News Media opened several years ago, I had the privilege of providing advisory to the founder. I also had the honor of working with Winston during those precious days of hope when the UPP was seen as the only vehicle for radical change and national advancement! In force, passion, and determination Winston represents the ideals of a free press. The Derrick family provided ready access to all to voice their opinions, for or against the status quo. He also put great emphasis on critical thinking, hard-hitting questions, and uncomfortable probing for the truth.

It is with profound regret that I learnt of Mr. Derrick's passing. He has done a great work for our country and his family's contribution to the development of free press throughout the region is arguably quite significant. Thanks for showing us the light.

How sweet the Name of Jesus sound.In a believer's ear.This man was a believer.I remembered him for his good nature and kindness.I was a frequent visitor to his place of business on Fort Road,cockle shell restaurant.We really enjoyed his company and his happy personality.I tuned into the radio station today and found out that he passed away.I was rather in a state of shock and sadness.May the Holy Father watch over his family and comfort them.

Notes From A Native Son Of The RocK1 Condolences to the Derrick Family.

Quote:

All Mankind is of one author, and is of one volume; ... some pieces are translated by age, ... some by justice; ... and his hand shall bind up all our scattered leaves again for that library where every book shall lie open to one another - Donne

With Sympathies!

On behalf of my family and as Leader of the Democratic Progressive Movement I would like to extend my sincere condolences to his family and close friends. I still remember Winston when Obsever went on air - very happy to say I was the first guest on "voice of the people" Observer Radio has changed Antigua for the better.

Steve Williams
DPM

Our heartfelt condolences to the Derrick family. Winston Derrick was an inspiration and fearless advocate for social justice. In spite of political aggression and censorship, Observer Radio won the battle to educate the m**, true champions of justice.

We will miss his voice, but not his spirit. I encourage all to continue his fight for freedom of expression and a media outlet that is always pro-democracy.

The Romeo's

Even in. Death. You teaches a valuable. Lesson. No matter. Who you are, no matter the variable. You have to cross over the other side. At the end of your day all you will have is you and the good you have done for others.

It makes me so sad to hear this.... I can only imagine the grief his family and close friends are experiencing from having suffered this great loss. May his soul rest in peace in sweet eternal repose,and may his family and friends,after coping with the pain the best way they can,be able to move on in time.

WHEN I OPENED MY EYES THIS MORNING AND LOOKED ON MY PHONE THE SEE THE TIME I GOT A MESSAGE SAYING "DID YOU HEAR WINSTON DERRICK PASSED AWAY THIS MORNING"

I AM SOO SADDENED BY HIS SUDDEN PASSING. HE IS ONE THAT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO UPLIFT HIS ALL HIS FAMILY....IMMED IATE, EXTENDED AND THOSE OF THE OBSERVER GROUP.

JUST CUT HE ARFFFF WILL SURELY BE MISSED

The staff and management of Inter Caribbean Express Marketing wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Winston Derrick, a man whose reputation spans across not only Antigua and Barbuda but the entire Caribbean region. His voice will be greatly missed but we know that his influence and life has positively affected us all in one way or another. His eternal soul rest in peace and may his family, loved ones and all those that knew him forever remember him as THE VOICE OF ANTIGUA.

He was such a refreshing voice to radio. Straight forward, clear and to the point. The first time i heard him was when he had just started out on the radio. He was commenting about a woman purse that was stolen. Are you carry back the woman pus. Are you too damn thief. The woman want she pus with she money back. i turned to my friend and asked who is that person. My friend stated that is Winston Derrick. I never met the man personally, but i feel as if i knew him personally. He had a way of be friending you on the radio. My wife love him to death. We have lost a giant, a trail blazzer, a pioneer, a visionary, a man with a sophisticated common touch. A man who touched so many of us. He would now be known as the voice of heaven.

Even after their passing, names of legends remain etched in the memory under a "...Shining Light." So it will be for Winston Derrick, a revolutionary legend for "...Free Media."

Where darkness once prevailed, he brought "...Light" to the nation and to the satisfaction and enlightenment of people everywhere.

As we mourn with family, loved ones and friends, "...Peace and eternal rest be unto his Soul.

Wow...just yesterday, I heard him on the radio, when his co-host asked him, why he coming now, just 15 minutes before the program, and if he nah see that she struggling! Oh what is man? We are nothing...just a step between us and death...My condolences to his family and employees...! My prayer is for all of us, human beings, to love each other, respect each other, share with each other, and fight to improve each person's life, let us live in peace and harmony and build up our human race, our nation and try to make it to Heaven!

great lost

A great son of the soil! May all the good he stood for and all the causes of justice he fought for and all the voiceless he gave voice to continue in the tradition of his great courage and national honor!

The Lord is good. He knows all things. Condolences his wife, children and the Observer Family. I trust that you will lean on the Lord. He is more than able.

Antigua will not be the same without Mr Derrick. In September of 2004, I called into Voice of the People and that conversation with Minister Daniel, Winston and myself made me who I am today.

Thank you Winston

My condolences go out to the entire Derrick family, and anyone else left to mourn. RIP Mr D

Today is truely a sad day because of the passing of Winston Derrick. The 1st thought that came to my mind is 'who will replace him'. I am a regular caller to the show and cant think of anyone better to use as a conduit for justice when public opinion is needed. I feel very good to have gotten his attention on an Immigration matter on Thursday and looked forward to have worked with him to seeing the matter concluded. I, personally am utterly shocked and saddened today by Winstons passing. I take this opportunity to say heart felt condolences to the Derrick family and a Thank You to Winston for his contribution to Antigua and Barbuda.

Even now as I remember Winston I remember the words of that great Guyanese poet... Martin Carter ... DEATH MUST NOT FIND US THINKING THAT WE DIE... and I believe that the voice of the people is the voice of God ... yet Winston's voice was the VOP ... "... somebody give me an aspirin ... give me a break..." RIP Dear broadcaster... for life's commercial break.

Continue the work he has started,
RIP Mr. Derrick,

I am saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Derrick. I wish t express my deepest condolences to his family. While I have never heard his voice on the radio, from what I hear he was truly the voice of the people. Now that voice is silenced never to be heard again. Rest my friend, rest, because your work here on earth is done. You will be missed!

Growing up at Ovals there was something special as a community. The Derricks lived on the first street. I am a few years older than Winston his uncle's house was almost in back of my family's home. I saw Winston almost every day. I left ovals in my early teens and lost contact until I was young adult, I ran into Winston at his place on Fort Road (cockle shell) we immediately began reminisce on our youth since then we always addressed each other as you boy from ovals.
I lived in Antigua for three years and came to respect and admire the man for his courage. To stand up for principle and his belief in free enterprise. Antigua has surely lost another of its giants.
May your soul rest in eternal peace.

There is a time to be born and a time to die. This was your time, you have finished your work on earth Mr Derrick, and the Master is waiting for you in his loving arms. May your soul rest in peace. Going home to Antigua and listening to the radio will never be the same, that voice will be surely missed. My thoughts goes out to the family, friends and loved ones. God will see you all through this difficult time.

He forced opened doors many thought were inpenetrable, he was our freedom fighter who gave voice to many who were deprived/felt their opinions would not matter- from the youngest child to our seniors. Rest in peace. May God grant his family and friends the strength to carry on. RIP

My deepest condolences to the family, friends, loved ones, and associates of Mr. Derrick. It was always a pleasure to tune in and listen to his radio program. May his soul rest in perpetual peace; may those he left to mourn be comforted, and may his legacy live on.

Rest in peace!

For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. 2 Timothy 6-8.

Condolences to the family: He completed his work.

Great man, great friend, great father, brother, uncle and ENORMOUS talent and extreme loss to this nation, his friends, family and Antigua and Barbuda as a whole. RIP to you and sincere condolences to his family.

The ultimate justice,
the great equalizer
death is the path
into the loving arms of our creator.

Do not rest in Peace
it is not your style,
continue your rancous greatness
as you transition to ancestorship.

A very sad day for our people, our country.

Never once I wrote him and he did not return a comment. First person to publish Skyewill. You will be missed Sir Winston Derrick. Let Freedom Ring. This good man always let you feel you where important, 'BUT SKYEWILL, HOW THEM SAY YOU FOOLEY" 21 THANK YOU'S FOR 21 GUNS!

No matter who is hosting the voice of the people, whenever I hear Winston's voice on the program I am more inclined to not log off. He will be surely missed especially when its time to "just cut he off"

To the family, friends, and associates at OMG:

In Your time Of Sadness, Thoughts Of Heartfelt sympathy Are With You At This Time. I am sorry for your loss.

I have known Winston for the better part of 50 years and his loss at such an early age has me at a loss for words.
I send my sympathy to his family.
God bless him

will be greatly missed. just before Agnes ended voice of the people on friday i heard him in the background didn't know i wouldn't get to hear him again. really sad news.

I have known Winston since he was a little boy. He went to school in Regina, Sask, Canada., when I was there with IBM circa 1965. He was selling magazines to put himself through school. He comes from a great and close family. His achievements with the Media Group changed the Antigua political and social scene as he instilled pride in a Nation. We trust he will be honored posthumously. Sincerest condolences to his family.

Very Sad news indeed, Winton Derrick had the inspiration to create a power house never before seen in this Country.

We need more inovators like him, he was and is a Legend.

God Bless

Wow I heard him online Thursday as I tuned in to voice of the people, this is a real shock. RIP my brother.

HEROES DIE.... THEY WILL BE REMEMBERED. CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.

It is true that very few persons can claim to have a dramtic impact on the Social landscape of a country, like the late Mr Wiinston Derrick and his media group. He has been a tremendous pioneer in the evolution of the media sector in Antigua & Barbuda, and will be remembered for the innovative and dynamic way he taylored the management of a number of his media group's programs. He is a true and successful son of the soil, whose achievements leaves a legacy that will be remembered! May God bless his soul and my sincere condolences to his family and friends! He will be greatly missed.

He has played a powerful role in the media landscape of Antigua and Barbuda. Fearless, strong, independent and a champion for what is right!

He faced many challenges for defending his right to speak and allow others to speak "what was on their mind"!

Like his brother Fergie before him, he will be greatly missed!

RIP dear friend of the "people"! The "fooley boy" from Ottos will remain part of our culture!

Your friend...!

This is such sad, sad news. Winston deeply Antigua and its people. This is such a profound loss. May his soul rest in peace.

To the Derrick family, today and always may you find comfort in many loving memories of Winston, and in knowing that his loss is felt by all who knew and loved him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

My condolences to the family and friends Winston Derrick, a champion for a cause.

RIP WINSTON DERRICK.CONDOLE NCES TO THE DERRICK FAMILY,

So so sad...a big lost to the media fraternity and our beloved nation.Mankind is really a product of our galaxy,I can almost hear the resonance of his voice.My deepest sympathy to the family and all loved ones...and may the Lord keep and preserve his soul in eternal peace.

RIP Winston, condolences to your family and friends

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RIP Winston you will be greatly miss