Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell has joined the\u00a0 ranks of those expressing sympathy on the passing of Gordon \u201cButch\u201d Stewart, who is\u00a0 regarded as a giant in the media and tourism industries.<\/p>\n
News of Stewart\u2019s passing was confirmed by his son, Adam Stewart.<\/p>\n
The late Butch Stewart is probably best known as the founder of the Sandals chain of\u00a0 hotels but he also founded the Jamaica Observer newspaper and owned several other\u00a0 businesses.<\/p>\n
Dr. Mitchell said of his passing, \u201cButch Stewart, like many of us, had humble beginnings\u00a0 but he had an incredible drive for success, which was demonstrated across the business\u00a0 empire that he developed. Although he was Jamaican, I think the entire region,\u00a0 particularly the countries in which his companies operated, felt a sense of kinship. The\u00a0 Caribbean has indeed lost a visionary and innovator. On behalf of the Government and\u00a0 people of Grenada, I extend heartfelt condolences to his wife, children and the team of\u00a0 employees who brought daily life to his vision.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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