Gordon 'Butch' Stewart
JamaicabusinessmanMaleb. 19419.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Gordon 'Butch' Stewart was a prominent Jamaican businessman known for his contributions to the hospitality industry, particularly through Sandals Resorts, and is recognized for honoring community stalwarts like Carmen Wilson for their service and generosity.
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Gordon 'Butch' Stewart founded Sandals resorts with the belief that a company built in the Caribbean could stand on the world stage alongside the most respected names in hospitality.
Ex-tourism minister’s surprise on RCL’s $3bn Sandals ‘lurch’
Bahamas· 2026-09-24
Gordon 'Butch' Stewart founded Sandals Resorts and had a vision for the company that Adam Stewart reflects on.
Sandals, Royal Caribbean seal 50-50 deal | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-23Gordon 'Butch' Stewart founded Sandals Resorts International in 1981.
Royal Caribbean buys 50% stake in resort operator Sandals
Canada· 2026-09-23Butch Stewart founded Sandals in Jamaica in 1981, and the company has since grown into one of the Caribbean's best-known hospitality brands.
Sandals reportedly in US$6-billion talks with Royal Caribbean | BusinessJamaica· 2026-09-23
Blake referred to Mr Stewart, the late Gordon 'Butch' Stewart, SRI’s founder, in the context of the beach ownership.
Plaintiffs in Flankers/Providence Beach lawsuit head back to court in November | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-10-07
Gordon 'Butch' Stewart collaborated with Rex James on the Save the Dollar Fund initiative.
Frank James on engendering a growth mindset at GK | BusinessJamaica· 2025-06-20
Gordon 'Butch' Stewart was the founder of the Sandals resort chain.
Bank of America hired to ‘explore Sandals options’Bahamas· 2025-05-23
Gordon 'Butch' Stewart is the late founder of Gorstew and his death has led to family and legal disputes over his business empire.
Appeal Court halts appointment of new Gorstew director | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-18
Gordon 'Butch' Stewart's will is central to the ongoing legal disputes involving his companies.
Adam Stewart loses injunction bid to block Gorstew board meeting | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-23
Gordon 'Butch' Stewart's will is central to the ongoing legal disputes involving his companies.
Adam Stewart loses injunction bid to block Gorstew board meeting | NewsJamaica· 2025-03-23Gordon 'Butch' Stewart was mentioned as a prominent Jamaican businessman whose family has contributed significantly to legal discourse.
Honouring a legal luminary: UWI Faculty of Law pays tribute to Suzanne Ffolkes Goldson | NewsJamaica· 2025-03-20
Gordon 'Butch' Stewart recognized community stalwarts, including Wilson, with a vacation to St Lucia.
Bamboo’s community hero | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-02
