RALPH SMITH’S PASSING IS THE LOSS OF A FRIEND AND A TRUE BUSINESS ICON-MAYOR WILLIAMS Montego Bay’s Mayor and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Leeroy Williams has described the passing of Transportation mogul Ralph Smith, on Thursday January 29, 2021, as the loss of a personal friend and a true business stalwart and icon. Mayor Williams said...

Minister of Tourism Hon. Edmund Bartlett has expressed deep regret at the passing of tourism and transportation pioneer, Ralph Smith. “I was very saddened to learn about the passing of Ralph Smith. We will never forget his kindness and invaluable contributions. On behalf of the Government of Jamaica, I offer my sincere condolences to the entire Smith family. I pray...

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...