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Ian McDonald: Poet, Powerhouse, Pioneer | Guyana News
Ian McDonald, a towering figure in Guyana and the Caribbean, passed away at 78, leaving behind a legacy that spanned literature, sports, and public service. A titan of the sugar industry, he championed workers’ rights and earned national honors. As a literary giant, he authored nearly 30 books, including the award-winning novel “The Hummingbird Tree,” and won three Guyana Prizes for Literature. Before becoming a celebrated writer, he was a tennis champion who played Wimbledon, captained Cambridge and the West Indies, and later dominated Guyana’s tennis scene. A prolific columnist and radio…
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