Friday, June 5, 2026

Sir Anthony Bryan passes away

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Sir Anthony Bryan, publisher of the Barbados Advocate and owner of Barbados Broadcasting Service (BBS) Ltd, passed away this afternoon at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

The Knight of St Andrew was bestowed on Sir Anthony in the 51st Independence Day celebrations in 2017.

Sir Anthony was rewarded for his contribution to publishing, broadcasting and business.

In 1982, he founded BBS 90.7 FM and, nine years later, he opened a non-profit radio station Faith FM 102, dedicated to religious broadcasting. 

He was married for 47 years before his wife Astoria passed away. Sir Anthony leaves to mourn three sons.

The announcement of his death was carried on the Facebook page of the Barbados Advocate. (KG)

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