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BREAKING: Major Hotelier Sir Rob Barrett has Died

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Antigua.news can confirm that major hotelier Sir Robert Barrett has passed away at the age of 84.

He died today, surrounded by his family and friends.

In addition to the Verandah, his hotels include the Pineapple Beach Club, Hammock Cove, St James Club, Galley Bay Resort, and the Jolly Beach Resort.

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His investments in the country, which total more than US$500 million, have been a driving force for local economic growth and have generated employment opportunities for thousands of people over the past four decades.

The government is expected to release a statement on the matter shortly.

In 2023 on Independence Day, Sir Robert was conferred with a knighthood in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the tourism sector.

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Comments (12)

  • Cam melangton. March 8, 2025, 1:13 PM

    He was a dear friend. A mentor. A guiding light. Generous to all.

  • Charles Walker March 8, 2025, 7:55 AM

    A wonderful man who was generous and caring. May his family find peace in the legacy he leaves behind.

  • Kathy March 6, 2025, 6:47 PM

    He was a very sweet and generous man.

  • A man March 6, 2025, 5:44 PM

    Good to see good comments about him

  • Franklin Peters March 6, 2025, 4:31 PM

    He was a man who loved to help. He always have his financial support to people. He built homes for the needy. He really helped alot of poor people. Rip sir Rob

  • Luka Johnson March 6, 2025, 3:35 PM

    R.I.P

  • Antigua Surf March 6, 2025, 3:11 PM

    RIP Sir Robert Barrett. May peace find his family and friends

  • Elizabeth Delanbanque March 6, 2025, 2:22 PM

    R IP sir robert Barrett you will be missed you helped plenty people with a bed or something you will be sadly missed rip

  • Robert March 6, 2025, 1:57 PM

    We lost a good man. Rip sir

  • Pineapple staff March 6, 2025, 1:28 PM

    He did alot. He helped alot. He was a good man in giving. He will be missed

  • Shelly March 6, 2025, 1:15 PM

    Robin outlived Asot and Barrett. Damn!
    Ain’t that something else

  • KK March 6, 2025, 1:14 PM

    Condolences to his family but a now we go get tax out of existence

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