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Former Member of Parliament, promoter, producer, and community activist Mark Williams has passed away at 83. He was known for his involvement in politics and founding the People's Pressure Group.
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Mark Williams, a multifaceted individual known for his contributions to broadcasting, promotion, politics, and cultural preservation, sadly passed away at 83. His legacy included being a trailblazer in bringing Coney Island and wrestling to Barbados. He also hosted the well-liked Looking Back program on CBC radio and worked on poverty alleviation and advertising at the Nation Publishing Co. Furthermore, he served as a Member of Parliament for St Michael North West from 1999 to 2003 under the Barbados Labour Party.
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