Hello Antigua & Barbuda.
It has been said that media practitioners should try their best not to be the subject of news. I will confess that this week I have failed in that regard and based on what I am about to say, it’s safe to say that I am pleased that the week is near its end.
For quite some time on and off The Hon. E.P. Chet Greene reached out to me expressing a desire for me to work with him at WTP. Even before the advent of Twin Island Media his invitations remained consistent.
Fast forward to mid-2025, those efforts bore fruit, after prolonged negotiations. The management, staff and core followers who were engaging, welcomed me with open arms and were very supportive. They made the transition very comfortable and to all of them, I express gratitude.
However, despite our best intentions, desires and efforts, my presence at WTP appeared to be an issue for some in his party. Quite frankly, it made the life of Mr. Greene – who serves as Chairman of the ABLP, increasingly difficult. As Chairman of the ruling party, it is his responsibility to ensure that there is harmony within its ranks and as such it was mutually agreed to discontinue The Sunday Forum and Antigua & Barbuda Tonight. Therefore, my last broadcast on the WTP platform was Thursday, November 6th, 2025.
All of the programs that I produced and hosted were done with the best intentions to uphold the principles of fairness and balance, to inform and enlighten. There was no such thing as perfection, but then again – that is for another realm.
I would like to thank Mr. Greene for giving me the opportunity to continue to hone my talents and to add to the national conversation with my personal style and manner. It was a learning experience.
For those who are saddened, please don’t be. A lady once said to me, one door closes – another opens and life continues with hope and promise. Be assured of that.
Big up to Ryan – The GM, my producer Daveile, CJ, DJ Virus, Kereo, Sly J, Governor Slim, Dave, Mambo and every other colleague who treated me at times like I was some sort of celebrity (no exaggeration). I am very grateful to all of you.
Thanks to the Hon. E.P. Chet Greene for believing in me, even though he knew that I was not going to be a die-hard “choir member” for the cause of his party. I appreciate his desire to be open-minded and desirous of raising the standard of the national discourse which served as the basis for my presence on WTP. It took courage, and we know that fortune eventually and always favors the brave.
As always, the conversation will continue and I look forward to doing it with all of you.
God Bless Antigua & Barbuda
DMW
Advertise with the mоѕt vіѕіtеd nеwѕ ѕіtе іn Antigua!
We offer fully customizable and flexible digital marketing packages.
Contact us at [email protected]
I wonder if… I wonder why… but then again, it was seemingly aimed at discrediting the leader in many respects. When the chairman of the opposition party would be on an interview, she was allowed to state her case without being challenged when you had the proof her earlier intimations. When you invite guests who don’t support the administration, but eventually share that you asked members of the current administration but they were unavailable, why then why wasn’t the show rescheduled until a balanced team could have been established?
So many questions, and more questions…
Let’s watch this space.
That is AI
Wattt!!!?
Well that’s Antigua politics for u..mmmmm
God be with you
I know that your intentions were pure and honourable and non partisan given the consumate professional that you have always been. However, the recent unfortunate outburst by the country’s leader and his directive to the Management of WTP, it was pelucid that your days at WTP were numbered. You have nothing to be ashamed of. You are the best and will continue to be the best at what you do and you were unfortunately outdone by the political realities of life in our country today. But your journey continues. God Bless you always Sir!
Sad that Darren off-air, even though I much preferred him in the mornings. Tyad ah listen Jackie boring, toxic and 1-sided show.
Antigua desperately needs a TRUE independent media station.
Observer radio and Crusader_Progressive radio fully UPP.
Point FM and WTP fully ALP.
Nobody knows if ZDK is even still open, and if it is, it’s now totally irrelevant thanks to Sean Bird.
Antigua PM and all our politicians across the board too thin skin. So as people say something them nah want hear, they attack you and try shut you up. Come eenn like them politicians alone must lie n talk as they like round here.
What become a Franz? Serpent fire he from Observer and we never hear from he again. UPP soon kick he out too if he don’t bow down to Serpent and start work in city south
Darren and Chet have to be the biggest disappointments I’ve ever seen. How do you get fired or let go for doing nothing wrong and still be diplomatic about it? So what happened to freedom of speech in what is supposed to be a democracy? Your interview with the lady from Grenada was fair and balanced, you made absolutely no allegations towards anyone but Hitler had to be Hitler and threaten WTP because God forbid someone says something he doesn’t like.
The question is. What’s next for DMW. You are Antiguan Born and Bread. Do not allow yourself to be controlled by a wannabe petty DICTATOR. We want to hear from you. Please do not ever consider ABS and associate yourself with the hired mercenary, maintain your high standard and remain neutral and say things just as you see them. Keep your dignity and STAND UP FOR THE PEOPLE
We have a leader is narcissistic, Hitleristic and veeery thin skinned. He challenged Lester Bird back then so, what the hell if he’s challenged!? Chet Greene, you need to be a real man and stop cowering! Antigua and Barbuda, the last time I checked, has been very democratic. If someone doesn’t stand up to the bully, he’ll continue his spewing his venomous fear into his cabinet or fish bet.
Don’t cry for me Argentina…hear some ah ah u dangerous $@#nt.
ZDK was the creator of political bias radio stations; not only in Antigua and Barbuda, but across the Eastern Caribbean.
It created a country that led to the place where we cannot all speak freely and converse amongst each other without getting doxxed with our image or reputation destroyed and accosted on the internet or worse.
The political parties derangement syndrome has taken over radio broadcasts as well as their social media arms.
The creator of toxic media ZDK in Antigua is now presented with the opportunity to rebrand as a non political entity.
In today’s media environment ZDK could come back and be a leader in the broadcast sector and Darren could play a major role in spite of the toxicity thats prevalent in the media.
Irrespective of the small media market that Antigua and Barbuda is; there remains lots of room for a different player to compete and become a leader now that all others are politically connected; many in secret.
Darren Matthew Warde, your actions are those of the choir leader.
They have surpassed that of an ordinary choir member.
You have resigned to save the ALP.
What does that make you?
From the beginning, you are not a media personnel by the true sense of the word.
You are a talk show host.
It takes more to be a real media personality.
Let it be known that this was a part time affair for you.
You started at Observer Radio.
While there you allowed Gaston Browne to infiltrate any and every show irrespective of the guest.
You worshipped Gaston Browne to the disrespect of other Antiguan or foreign guest.
You disrespected those who signed your cheques to please Gaston Browne.
No programmed was out of Gaston’s rude interruption and intervention.
To please Gaston you disrespect the management of Observer Radio.
Karma is a female dog.
Whenever you disrespect the hands that once fed you you will return as a stray dog.
You disrespect was of such that you “dropped the mike at Observer and walked off the show”.
Thankfully because of the reputation of Observer it was able to secure a proficient replacement in less than 24 hours.
You went into bed with Satan, lucifer, belzebob and your worst nightmares.
Although you left to please Gaston Browne he was not satisfied that you landed at WTP Radio.
I guess it is always better to learn late than never.
You have finally learnt that Chet and Gaston are work mates.
They are not friends.
They are mortal enemies.
Gaston believe that radio stations in Antigua should borrow his patent and trademark to operate.
You profess to be smart however you are learning late that things you should have learnt from the fore.
Should I feel sorry for you?
Never.
When I was growing up I spent a lot of time watching The Young and The Reatless.
My favorite character was Victor Newman.
He used any and everyone to achieve his purpose.
He walked on any and everyone to get to his destination.
If you were not important along the journey to his goal he illuminated you.
That’s Gaston
Today you are now a political prostitute to him.
I wonder if you were when you worked at Observer?
You are no longer at observer where he could infiltrate any show to make himself look good.
You are of no use to him!
You are employed at tbe enemy radio station.
Should I feel sorry for you?.
Never! Neva! Nevril!
No one trusts a traitor
No one trusts a person who violated professional ethics.
You are that person.
You love the media.
Don’t worry.
You will come upon some big money enough to give you the push to opening and operating your own radio station.
Until then, I have a grater if you would like it to wipe your face.
I hope Serpent and Dave got a big cup of coffee sitting on the fourth floor of the ABI Building and watching you wallow in your sorrows.
The person who is suggesting to bring Darren to ABS wants you to smartly join Pointe FM and WTP to strengthen Gaston Browne and ABLP . You are much more intelligent than that, don’t be a puppet for anyone regardless of how much money they come with, stay independent and keep your head high. Reject the corruption of ABLP and the comedy show that is UPP
Great news! The traitor has left the building. Many of us knew it was just a matter of time when your true blue colors would fade into the dull gray that best defines you. When you appeared to leave Observer Radio in a huff and a puff, none but the simplest of fools raised an eyebrow. The decision to “be your own man” by starting your own Radio program was well in keeping with the old UPP/PLM playbook strategy of aiming to control all the Radio outlets and thereby control the mindset of a simple, party-loving, non-reading public. After all, you thought to could APE the success of the Derrick’s OBSERVER RADIO days. Control the airwaves, control the electorate. Being the nonentity that your guarded upbringing made you, few took you seriously. Your interest in attaching yourself to WTP was all part of your doomed master plan. The fact that Chet Greene accommodated in the first place, you speaks volumes for both yourself and Chet Greene.
Just keep your sneaky, ineffective bait-setting for your doomed-to-fail UPP operatives. Get lost!
No speculation……Wishing you all the best Daren.
Antigua will go back to once again not hearing miss Wickham and her usual diatribe.