Veteran broadcaster’s voice now silent, but memory remains

Robert Michael Nicholson

Family and friends gathered at the Holy Redeemer Cathedral this afternoon to celebrate the life of media personality, Richard Michael Nicholson. Mike Nic, as he was fondly known, was ailing for some time and passed away last Sunday at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. His final farewell was a solemn occasion; the thanksgiving service for his life was celebrated by Bishop Dorick Wright and had the participation of colleagues and family members. A veteran broadcaster, Nicholson began his career in the industry as an announcer in the heyday of the Radio Belize. When the government controlled radio station was closed down, he moved to FM 2000 where he co-hosted the breakfast show and then found another calling and for a brief time he performed protocol duties at the Foreign Ministry. Mike was a man of character with a fierce sense of loyalty. Those of us that knew him will also miss his humor and rectitude.