Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has extended condolences to the Jamaican people and the family of Gordon "Butch" Stewart, whom he described as a Caribbean man.
In a post to his Facebook page, Dr. Rowley said the death of Gordon "Butch" Stewart leaves a great void throughout the Caribbean.
The Prime Minister said he was pleased to have interacted with Mr. Stewart, and what was lasting about him is that he never saw leadership in the sense of power, but about helping others to become better persons.
The CARICOM Chair said Mr. Stewart's legacy, should be that he built an international brand, by giving trust, encouragement and congratulations, when required, to others, helping them to find their own way in their lives, and the world.
Mr. Stewart, who was 79, died on Monday.
His son, Adam, released a statement on Monday night confirming his father's death. He said that his dad chose to keep a very recent health diagnosis private and the family respected that wish.
