The national broadcasting community of St. Kitts and Nevis is in mourning following the confirmed passing of Saju Ng’alla, General Manager of the state-owned ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation, on October 24, 2026. The official announcement came directly from the ZIZ Board of Directors, confirming Ng’alla had spent several days receiving medical care in a local hospital prior to his death, though no official cause of death has been disclosed to the public as of press time.
In a public social media statement released by Board Secretary Janelle Tracey Mason on behalf of the entire governing body, the board extended its deepest, most heartfelt condolences to Ng’alla’s immediate family, close loved ones, and professional colleagues across the organization. The statement emphasized that Ng’alla was a beloved, longstanding member of the ZIZ family, whose steady leadership and warm presence would leave a profound void across the entire corporation and the broader Caribbean media landscape. Board representatives also took time to recognize Ng’alla’s decades of dedicated public service, noting his unwavering commitment to advancing the institution’s mission of delivering trusted local news and entertainment to the twin-island nation.
Prior to taking the helm as General Manager at ZIZ, Ng’alla built a lengthy, distinguished career in public service with St. Kitts and Nevis’ Ministry of Tourism, where he contributed extensively to the country’s global tourism outreach and cultural promotion efforts. ZIZ, the islands’ flagship public broadcaster, boasts a storied 65-year history: its radio service first launched on March 5, 1961, with its television division following in December 1972, making it one of the longest-running national media outlets in the Eastern Caribbean.
News of Ng’alla’s sudden passing has sparked an outpouring of grief from local residents, media peers, and community members across social media. One commenter shared their shock at the unexpected loss, writing that their prayers were with Ng’alla’s parents, daughter, and siblings during the difficult grieving period. A second acquaintance remembered Ng’alla as a gentle, calm-spirited individual who always went out of his way to offer support to others, noting that his kindness would be deeply missed by everyone who knew him. ZIZ leadership has stated that additional official details surrounding Ng’alla’s passing will be shared with the public as soon as more information is formally cleared for release by relevant authorities.
St. Kitts and Nevis Broadcaster Saju Ng’alla dies – WIC News
