The Guyana Press Association (GPA) on Thursday mourned the passing of veteran broadcaster Ron Robinson, who died quietly at his home at age 79.
Robinson was one of Guyana’s longest-serving broadcasters, known for his professionalism, authority, and engaging presence on radio, television, and online platforms. He hosted morning drive-time shows, conducted numerous interviews, and mentored many in the media fraternity, consistently upholding high journalistic standards.
The GPA said Robinson’s decades-long contribution to broadcasting earned him widespread respect and numerous accolades. It extended condolences to his children, Paul and Allison, his family, and the wider cultural and media communities.
An icon in broadcasting and theatre, ‘Ron’ as he is fondly called, passed away after pro-long illness.
Born on April 16, 1946, Robinson launched his radio career on Emancipation Day, August 1, 1965, just a year before Guyana gained independence.
Over nearly six decades, he became one of the country’s longest-serving broadcasters, earning a Lifetime Achievement Award and multiple national honours for his contributions to radio and drama.
Robinson also served with several NGOs, including the Scout movement, and was widely recognised for his impact on Guyana’s cultural and creative sectors, both locally and across the Caribbean and Diaspora.
As a child, he did not speak until the age of two, a challenge he overcame with the support of his older brother, a journey that later shaped his voice and career.
Alos paying tribute, the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) says Ron was a giant of Guyanese culture and a respected motorsport leader who left behind a legacy defined by service, creativity and passion.
His three terms- first in the early 1990s, again in the mid-1990s, and later in the early 2000s- marked periods of renewed energy and direction for the organisation, the GMR&SC said.