Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira is expressing regret at the passing of Jamaican business mogul, Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart who she describes as an inspiration to entrepreneurs, particularly those within the Micro, Small & Medium-Sized Enterprise (MSME) sector. “It is with sadness that I offer my most sincere condolences to Mr. Stewart’s family. The...

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has expressed regret and sadness at the passing of the Honourable Gordon “Butch” Stewart, OJ, CD. Sir Patrick described Mr Stewart as “a transformational leader, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and patriot who made an outstanding contribution to Jamaica’s tourism industry and economy.” Mr Stewart achieved global recognition as a visionary leader by his tourism peers. The many accolades...

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) mourns the loss of a true tourism pioneer the Hon. Gordon “Butch” Stewart. His exploits and accomplishments are well known as founder of Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts and their parent company Sandals Resorts International and founder of the ATL Group. His peers in the JHTA also know well his personal contributions intellectually, and...

Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Leeroy Williams has hailed hotel mogul, the Hon. Gordon “Butch” Stewart, OJ, as an international icon and a true Jamaican ambassador. In reacting to the passing of Mr. Stewart, Mayor Williams said Jamaica and the world have lost a tourism and business icon. “The Hon. Gordon “Butch”...

There is an indomitable spirit that resides in the bosom of Jamaica, and when liberated with focus, discipline, and purpose rises and takes the world along with its imagination and energy. Our ‘Butch”, like Bob and Bolt, represents this cultural spirit of the ages. It is born to be brash, brave and brilliant, constituting a cascading commitment to nation building...

Tourism Minister, Hon Edmund Bartlett has expressed deep sadness at the passing of tourism stalwart Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart. “Butch was truly an icon and innovator, philanthropist and perhaps the greatest marketer tourism has ever seen. Sandals is indeed the largest and most enduring brand created by a Caribbean entrepreneur in tourism and arguably the world today and the standard by...

The National Secondary Students’ Council (NSSC) would like to wish all students and stakeholders a prosperous and productive year. Notwithstanding the challenges faced last term, it is paramount that, as students, we reflect on the previous term and seek ways to improve our educational practices. We commend the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information (MoEYI) for their efforts made thus...