The President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, JCC Francis Kennedy is dead.
Kennedy who was affectionately called ‘Paco’ died this morning in Florida.
Nationwide News understands that the popular private sector leader recently underwent a surgical operation in Jamaica and appeared to have recovered.
But a few days ago he developed complications and he went to Miami for treatment.
The JCC boss died this morning.
Two years ago, Mr. Kennedy was elected unopposed as JCC President succeeding Milton Samuda.
On Monday, Kennedy was also among the recipients of the National Honours and Awards.
His wife Marjorie collected the awarded on his behalf.
Francis Kennedy is retired executive of one of the country’s leading conglomerate, Grace Kennedy Company Limited.
Mr. Kennedy recently spoke to our news center when the Jamaica dollar crossed the dreaded 100-dollar mark.
The voice of the late President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Francis Kennedy speaking on June 7 last year.
Meanwhile, Chief Executive Officer of Grace Kennedy Company Limited and former Government Senator, Don Wehby, says Mr. Kennedy’s passing means Jamaica has lost a legend.
Mr. Wehby says says Francis Kennedy was an innovator who was ahead of even many of the young generation.
Don Wehby, Chief Executive Officer of Grace Kennedy speaking to our news center this morning.
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