The Magistrate court in Dominica and the broadcast industry are mourning the passing of Michael Bruney. A current sitting magistrate and registrar of the High Court, 62-year-old Bruney was also a veteran broadcaster before passing away at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital (DCFH) following a brief battle with lung cancer.
Chief Magistrate Candia Carette-George on behalf of all magistrates and staff of the court mourned Bruney, describing him as a great asset to the legal system in Dominica given his immense knowledge of the law.
The Dominica Magistrate Court mourns the passing of a dear magistrate, colleague and friend, His Honour, Mr. Michael Bruney. Mr. Bruney was a current sitting magistrate who was a great asset to the magistrate’s court. He was a brilliant attorney with an immense knowledge of the law.
Candia Carette-George: Chief Magistrate
His closest friend and a broadcaster, Ken Richards, lamented that he had lost “my bigger brother, adviser, best friend ever” on hearing the death of Bruney. Richards recalled that Bruney was well known for reporting general election results and that he secretly nursed hopes of establishing a radio station in Dominica.
He remained disappointed with me in one specific area. He made several attempts to get me to return to Dominica to help him set up his radio media dream. I was never quite ready, and I failed in that. Mike trusted me, and I, him.
Ken Richards
An Atlanta, USA, resident who closely worked with Bruney as a broadcaster, Steinberg Henry, remembered the deceased as a quiet man who would always go out of his way to help people. And broadcaster Alvin Knight disclosed that Bruney was instrumental in his “Night in the Morning” radio show.
I knew he was sick but didn’t expect his death so soon. May he rest in eternal peace.
Alvin Knight
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