Caribbean journalism has lost a giant.
Jones P. Madeira, renowned journalist, broadcaster, and media pioneer, has passed away.
A statement from the Madeira family confirmed that at on January 10th at 3:33pm, Jones P. Madeira transitioned after ailing for some time from a number of very serious medical conditions.
The 80 year old media stalwart was hospitalised for the last week at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex in Mt Hope.
Jones P, as he was popularly known, leaves to mourn his wife of 53 years, Melba, daughters, Melanie and Lorilee, and son, Justin.
The Madeira family extended their gratitude to the staff of the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex for the care and comfort extended to Jones P. during the final days of his life.