As the state gives iconic independent broadcast media pioneer Winston Derrick an official send-off today, police have cautioned that parking will be forbidden in some areas of the city to allow for the funeral procession led by police and the military.

Cabinet has appointed Acting Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Gender Affairs, Winston Williams as chair of the Official Funeral Planning Committee – co-ordinating the official Thanksgiving Service for the life of Co-founder and Chairman of OBSERVER Publications, Winston Derrick.

Antigua & Barbuda’s super centenarian, 110 year-old Irene Carlos, will be given an official funeral on September 27.