The STAR has learned that DBS journalist Alex Bousquet or “Mr Streetvibes” has died. He is reported to have passed away on Sunday 10th October just before midday at the Victoria Hospital. Bousquet is said to have suffered from pneumonia which is why he was at the respiratory hospital.
“Mr. Streetvibes” as he was called worked with Daher Broadcasting Service for over 10 years and was a staple in the nightly news broadcast. Aquarius crossing was the home of his segment “Street Vibes with Alex Bousquet”. Anyone who traversed that area was at some point accosted by his mike and him wanting their opinion on the talk of the day. Bousquet was also host of “Everyday People” and “Friday Funnies”.
He was the younger brother of veteran journalist Earl Bousquet.
Star Publishing Company extends its deepest condolences to his family and his colleagues at DBS. More on this story as it comes to hand.
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We’ve also received further sad news that veteran St. Lucian journalist Willie James has passed away this morning (Sunday) in Canada where he had long been resident. Mr. James was once the editor of the Voice Newspaper. He also wrote a booklet about some of this islands rockiest political times, 1979-1982. The booklet is called Tumult. Star Publishing Company also extends condolences to his family and friends.
