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The late Harriat “Harry” Maragh, past president of the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) and chairman of Lannaman & Morris Group of Companies.

Minister Bartlett Mourns Death of Shipping Stalwart Harry Maragh

Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett has expressed condolences to the family and loved-ones of the late Harriat “Harry” Maragh, past president of the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) and chairman of Lannaman & Morris Group of Companies. “I was very...

The late Honourable Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart OJ, CD, Hon. LLD.

Minister Grange Very Sad Over the Passing of Gordon “Butch” Stewart

Education Ministry Pays Tribute to Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart

Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, An Inspiration To Entrepreneurs – JBDC CEO

Governor-General’s Statement on the passing of the Hon. Gordon “Butch” Stewart, OJ, CD, Hon. LLD

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The JHTA Mourns Gordon “Butch” Stewart, OJ

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...

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“Butch” Stewart’s Passing Is A Loss Of International Significance – Mayor Leeroy Williams

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”...

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Tribute to the late Gordon “Butch” Stewart, OJ from Prof. Sir Hilary Beckles

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...

World Travel Awards founder Graham Cooke, Sandals Resorts International chairman Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, and Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Hon. Edmund Bartlett celebrate at the World Travel Awards Caribbean Gala ceremony 2020 in the Bahamas.

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Tourism Minister Mourns the Passing of Tourism Icon Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart

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...

5 years ago Tribute

Jamaica Has Lost A True Icon and Businessman of the Highest Order with the Passing of the Hon. Gordon “Butch” Stewart

"It is with deep sadness that I learnt of the passing of one of Jamaica’s most brilliant, innovative and transformative business minds, the Honourable Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart OJ, CD, Hon. LLD.," said Prime Minister Holness is a recent statement. "Butch Stewart is a Jamaican icon and businessman of the highest order. He was a nationalist who truly and deeply loved...

Minister of Labour and Social Security (centre), Hon. Karl Samuda (second right); State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), and Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, look at a picture of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Micheal Manley. Occasion was a floral tribute at National Heroes Park in downtown Kingston on Thursday (December 10) to commemorate the 96th anniversary of the birth of late former Prime Minister. Mr. Manley was the fourth Prime Minister of Jamaica, serving from 1972 to 1980 and from 1989 to 1992. He was born on December 10, 1924 and died on March 6, 1997.

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PHOTOS: Floral Tribute For Michael Manley

Members of the Titchfield High School community, including students and administrators, in attendance at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly paved Lloyd O. Chin Drive on the institution’s campus in Port Antonio, Portland, on November 11. The driveway is named in honour of the late former Principal, who served from 1976 to 1992.

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Titchfield High School Driveway Named In Honour Of Late Former Principal – Lloyd O. Chin

The main driveway at Titchfield High School in Port Antonio, Portland, has been officially named the Lloyd O. Chin Drive, in honour of the 234-year-old institution’s late Principal, who served from 1976 to 1992. Members of the school’s Board and Management headed community and other stakeholders attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 11. The collective effort to undertake the project...