Icon Of Media and Culture Carey Robinson Has Died
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The Facts
- His extensive work in broadcasting included stints at the Gleaner, Radio Jamaica, and at the time of Independence, he was in charge of the Public Relations Office, which shortly after became the Jamaica Information Service (JIS).
- He was conferred with the Order of Distinction (Commander Class) and the Silver Musgrave Medal.
The Full Story
Jamaica has lost one of its icons of media and culture, Carey Fitz William Robinson.
The journalist, author, playwright, and historian passed away at his St. Andrew home on Thursday (January 27), at the age of 97.
Mr. Robinson is well known as the voice of the long-running television programme, Hill an’ Gully Ride.
The weekly programme took viewers on a trip across the island, passing through quaint villages and green, rolling hillsides, with stops at historical sites, and engaging with citizens along the way.
Mr. Robinson is an alumnus of Calabar High School and Howard University in the United States.
His extensive work in broadcasting included stints at the Gleaner, Radio Jamaica, and at the time of Independence, he was in charge of the Public Relations Office, which shortly after became the Jamaica Information Service (JIS).
He headed JIS until 1971, when he was made general manager of the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC), a post which he held until 1987.
He also served overseas at Jamaican embassies in Washington DC and Mexico City.
Carey Robinson is the author of four books, including ‘The Fighting Maroons of Jamaica’, ‘the Iron Thorn’ and ‘Memoirs of a Jamaican Media Man’.
He was conferred with the Order of Distinction (Commander Class) and the Silver Musgrave Medal.
Mr. Robinson is survived by one daughter.