The Media Workers Association of Grenada (MWAG) joins the national, regional, and international media community in mourning the passing of veteran journalist Linda Straker, who died on Tuesday, 5 May 2026.
MWAG extends its deepest sympathy to her children, relatives, and loved ones during this time of profound loss. Linda Straker was a strong and distinctive voice in Grenadian journalism — resolute, engaged, and deeply committed to the role of the media in public life. Her career reflected a firm belief that journalism must interrogate power and elevate public understanding.
Throughout her professional journey, Straker demonstrated an enduring commitment to continuous development. She actively sought out training opportunities and remained invested in strengthening her skills in research, investigative reporting, and digital media. Her work was often marked by depth, persistence, and a clear determination to examine issues of national importance.
A consistent advocate for press freedom, Straker maintained active engagement with international watchdog organisations, including Reporters Without Borders, helping to ensure that developments affecting media independence in Grenada were documented and brought to wider attention. Her contributions formed part of the broader global effort to monitor and defend the space within which journalists operate.
Straker also served as a member of the MWAG Executive, where she contributed to discussions around governance, institutional integrity, and the interpretation and defence of the Association’s constitutional framework. She was engaged in the evolution of the organisation and participated in efforts to uphold its core principles.
In the most recent MWAG Media Awards cycle, Straker was recognised by the public as the People’s Choice Awardee for Best Digital Reporter, reflecting the connection she maintained with audiences and the impact of her work in the digital space. She was also a nominee for the inaugural Leslie Pierre Press Freedom Award.
Linda Straker’s career unfolded in a dynamic and often complex media environment—one that demands both professional discipline and a constant navigation of competing pressures. Within that space, she remained committed to engaging the issues of the day and contributing to national discourse through her journalism.
On behalf of the Executive and Membership of MWAG, we extend our deepest condolences to her family, colleagues, and all who were impacted by her work. Her passing represents a significant moment for the media fraternity in Grenada.
Her life’s work stands as a reminder of the importance of a media sector that is active, questioning, and deeply invested in the public interest.
MWAG
