Veteran journalist Raschid Osman, 78, died this morning, his family has confirmed. Mr Osman is a former editor-in-chief at the Guyana Chronicle and up to Friday served as Assistant Editor with the Sunday edition.
Friday evening, he opted to cover the opening of the National Drama Festival, which he did. Mr Osman has covered the arts during his several decades in the profession.
He was also fondly loved on radio for Mid-Morning Classics, which he began presenting in 1975. After a brief pause this year, he chose to return to the air due to the calling of fans of the programme.
He had once said Mid-Morning classics was a part of his life.
Mr Osman leaves to mourn his wife, Yvonne, his daughter Ruth, and many other realtives and staff including the staff of the Guyana Chronicle.