The Antigua & Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association (ABHTA) is mourning the death of George Jeffery, a longtime contributor to Barbuda’s tourism sector who was widely regarded for his dedication to promoting the island’s natural heritage.
In a statement, the association described Jeffery as a passionate ambassador for Barbuda, noting his work in showcasing the island’s environment and culture to visitors. He was closely associated with tours and educational activities linked to the Frigate Bird Sanctuary and the Barbuda Lagoon, two of Barbuda’s most significant eco-tourism sites.
ABHTA said Jeffery’s knowledge, enthusiasm and welcoming manner left a lasting impression on visitors and helped strengthen Barbuda’s reputation as a unique and environmentally rich destination.
The association extended condolences to Jeffery’s family and friends, as well as the Barbuda Tourism Office and the wider Barbuda community.
Jeffery’s passing is being felt across the tourism sector, where he was known as a committed advocate for sustainable tourism and community-based experiences in Barbuda.
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CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY: …INDEED A BARBUDAN PATRIOT: …TOURISM AMBASSADOR
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From personal knowledge, he was:
(a) ‘…INDEED, A PATRIOT AND DEFENDER OF HIS NATIVE ‘…62-SQUARE MILE ISLAND.’
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FOND MEMORIES:
(b) …RECALLED IN THE 1980′ WHEN A ‘…WILD BUSHFIRE’ RAPIDLY BURNED ITS WAY FROM ‘…INDIGO TO CODRINTON:
(c) …BOTH, GEORGE JEFFREY AND JAMES ‘…RUDE BOY’ BAILEY,’ TWO OCCUPATIONAL BACKHOE OPERATORS,’ STOPPED IT IN ITS TRACK.
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They, by ‘…REMOVING THE FUEL-DRY SHRUBBERY,’ allowed ‘…FIREFIGHTERS ‘…SERGEANT ALMOR ROBIN AND CREW,’ to set alight that end, thereby forcing the ‘…fire’ to burn towards INDIGO.’
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When both burning ‘…BUSHFIRES MET,’ with no more ‘…DRIED SHRUBBERY’ to provide ‘…FUEL,’ they eventually extinguished themselves.
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FIGHTING FIRE WITH FIRE
When people speak to ‘…FIGHTING FIRE WITH FIRE,’ that was how it was done.
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THE ORDER OF DEPARTURE:
(i) ‘…SERGEANT ALMOR ROBIN: then
(ii) …JAMES ‘RUDE BOY’ BAILEY: and now
(iii) …JAMES JEFFREY.’
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SUBSEQUENT PASSION FOR THE ‘SEA:
(a) ‘…FISHING: then engagement in
(b) …TOURISM-RELATED ACTIVITIES.’
(c) …MADE HIM ONE OF THE ‘…TOURISM AMBASSADORS.’
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CONDOLENCES TO SURVIVING FAMILIES, PARTICULARLY:
(i) ‘…SISTERS, EVAMAY: : …LIL: …LORETTA: and
(ii) ,,,SON, NEIL.’
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THE LORD’S BLESSINGS UPON EACH MEMBER OF THE BEREAVED FAMILY.
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TODAY-‘…DECEMBER 25, 2025: -…MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ONE AND ALL.’
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