Grand Bahama Mourns Veteran Broadcaster Sabrina Brown

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GRAND BAHAMA , BAHAMAS – Sad news to report as Grand Bahama mourns the loss of veteran broadcaster, Sabrina Brown of ZNS Northern Service, who passed away on Sunday.

For decades, Brown’s voice informed and inspired listeners across the island and many are remembering the beloved journalist, mentor and friend.

Sabrina Brown was born to Inez and Anthony Richardson on June 21st, 1972.

She was raised in the community of Pinder’s Point, Grand Bahama.

From an early age, those who knew her said that she was determined to make something of herself and had a drive that would eventually lead her into broadcasting.

Brown began her career at the Freeport News in Grand Bahama, then moved on to ZNS Northern Service at the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas in the traffic and billing department, before transitioning to radio where listeners came to know her as “Sweet Brown Sugar.”

Her warm voice and vibrant personality quickly made her a favorite on the airwaves.

After briefly stepping away in the mid 1990s, Brown returned to ZNS Northern Service in 2003 as a reporter, later becoming a senior reporter and then an editor.

Rising up through the ranks, she moved into marketing, eventually serving as director of radio, which was the final chapter of her career..

We spoke with her colleagues at ZNS Northern Service on Monday afternoon who said that the news of her passing has been deeply shocking, remembering Brown as a bubbly spirit who brought energy and warmth wherever she went.

Ann Hunt, a longtime friend who attended Hawksbill High School with Brown shared what her personality was like.

Beyond the microphone and newsroom deadlines, Brown was deeply committed to uplifting the next generation.

She founded the Aim High Girls Club, a free program dedicated to empowering and guiding young girls.

In one of her final interviews during the organization’s charactering building conference with Our News in November 2025, Brown spoke about the mission behind the initiative.

Brown died on March 8th at the age of 53, after a battle with cancer.

She leaves behind her husband, Duane Brown, their 16year old daughter, Tyla Brown, her family, along with many colleagues and community members who said her voice, mentorship and legacy will never be forgotten.