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The broadcasting community came together to honour Dervan Malcolm at a thanksgiving service held at Boulevard Baptist Church on Washington Boulevard in Kingston, according to the Jamaica Observer. Malcolm, a fixture on Power 106 FM for more than three decades, left an indelible mark on Jamaican radio before his death on August 27 following a period of illness.
Malcolm’s career at Power 106 FM included hosting Both Sides of the Story, a programme he launched in March 2007 as both host and producer. Beyond his domestic radio work, he also hosted The Jamaican Diaspora Live Online, extending his reach to Caribbean communities across the diaspora and demonstrating his commitment to connecting island voices with those abroad.
The thanksgiving service served as more than a farewell; it marked the establishment of the Dervan Malcolm Scholarship Fund, with an offering collected during the ceremony to support the initiative. The fund stands as a lasting tribute to Malcolm’s contributions to broadcasting and his influence on the next generation of media professionals in the Caribbean.
Power 106 FM is a prominent Jamaican radio station. The Jamaican diaspora represents millions of Jamaicans and people of Jamaican descent living outside the island, particularly in North America, the United Kingdom, and other Caribbean nations.
Dervan Malcolm’s three-decade career at Power 106 FM made him a significant voice in Jamaican media and a bridge to the Caribbean diaspora through his online programming. His work connecting island communities with diaspora audiences reflects the vital role Caribbean broadcasters play in maintaining cultural ties across borders. The scholarship fund established in his name will continue to influence Caribbean media professionals for years to come.
Sources and attribution
- Jamaica Observer
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