Talk show moderator Walter Blackman dies

Popular talk show host Walter Blackman has died.
Blackman, a moderator on Voice of Barbados’ Down to Brass Tacks call-in programme, passed away at home in the United States surrounded by his family.
General Manager of Starcom Network Inc. Anthony Greene praised the work of Blackman who last hosted the show on October 2.
“Walter was one who enjoyed representing the position of ordinary Barbadians and empathised with many who shared their challenges relating to customer service, and he could be heard giving them direction on how to approach the matter,” Greene said.
Blackman was an actuary by training.  He worked for more than two decades in North America.

Scores of Barbadians have been paying tribute to Blackman on today’s edition of Down to Brass Tacks.