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Tourism stalwart Robert Hendricks has passed away

Published:Friday | December 29, 2023 | 11:50 AM
Robert Hendricks. - Contributed photo.

Tourism stalwart Robert Hendricks has died.

Hendricks, owner of Caribbean World, passed away at his home in St James this morning.

He was 75.

He was ailing for a few months.

Hendricks was credited with introducing tour guides on buses in Jamaica.

In 2020, he was recognised with the Spirit of Independence Award by the St James Municipal Corporation for his outstanding contribution to the tourism sector.

- Janet Silvera

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