Ron Webster: A man of quiet purpose

THE sudden passing of Private Sector Commission (PSC) Chairman, Ronald Webster has created a void in the business sector. The Board of Directors and members of the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) are deeply saddened and we extend our condolences to his grieving family, and particularly to the members of the PSC.

Mr. Webster could be credited for singularly strengthening the vital relationship between Government and the private sector, advocating for Tax Reform and the revision of import/export mechanisms. He was also at the forefront of the Private Sector’s outreaches to both Government and the Opposition, mediating and appealing for passage of the Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Bill, which remains at the top of the national agenda.
The two terms which Mr. Webster served as head of the leading Business Support Organisation (BSO), the PSC, can be described as successful and fruitful. He will be better remembered by the business community for his relentless advocacy in the legislative and executive arms of government.
At the GMSA, he has left behind poignant reminders of his quiet determination, which enabled the PSC, the GMSA and other BSOs to improve the capacities of local manufacturers, services providers and operators in the commercial, shipping and other sectors, to expand, provide more jobs and contribute to social and educational development.
His company, Caribbean Containers Inc (CCI), the only paper/pulp-based manufacturer in the Caribbean, was an active member of the GMSA. Mr. Webster served as our President in 1992. He was a vocal proponent for greener production methods with care for the environment, and ensured that CCI led this initiative from production to export. His company’s participation in the just-concluded IDB-sponsored GMSA Energy Efficiency Project stands as ample evidence of this.
Ronald Webster was a gracious man; respectful of others; and was always careful to honour his invitations. GMSA deeply regrets his loss, and we take this opportunity to also extend our condolences to his staff at CCI.
Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA)

Dynamic, articulate, and committed
–The measure of man that was Ron Webster

THE Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce is saddened at the passing of an outstanding son of Guyana and a dynamic, articulate, and committed member of the Private Sector, Mr. Ronald Webster.
His role as Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) was marked with deep commitment to the development of Guyana, fairness, and a conscious understanding of the social, economic and political realities facing

our country.
His decisions were always guided by what was just and right for Guyana; the Private Sector will be without one of its finest assets with the passing of this outstanding Guyanese.
Mr. Webster’s role in enhancing Guyana’s competitiveness through his work at the National Competitive Council (NCC) and the Project Steering Committee, tasked with implementing decisions of the NCC, was most outstanding.
The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce has lost a genuine partner in development. Personally, I have lost a friend and an experienced asset that I constantly sought out on matters of the private sector, and more particularly, as it relates to the sectors I represent.
To the family, we pray that God grants you the strength in this no doubt difficult time, and may you find peace in knowing that Ron made an exceptional contribution to his country and in service to humanity.

MOHAMED IRFAAN ALI
Minister of Housing and Water
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce (Ag)

Webster played a vital role in reshaping our nation

THE Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG) has noted with regret the passing of one of Guyana’s patriots, Mr. Ronald Webster.
On behalf of the President and Executives of CIOG, we express our sincere condolences to his family, colleagues and friends.
Mr. Webster made a significant contribution to the development of our country, and played a vital role in highlighting many reforms that was required in our society.
His entrepreneurship in his business, and more recently his Chairmanship of the Private Sector Commission, invigorated and encouraged development and progress in the Private Sector.
Many of Guyana’s private, public commissions and boards benefited from his dedication and expertise, which resulted in many significant developments and achievements to the benefit of our people.
The CIOG joins with the Guyanese people in mourning the passing of Mr. Ronald Webster, and pray for patience and perseverance for his family.

The Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG)

Webster’s death an ‘irrecoverable loss’ to the business world

THE Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) is truly shocked and saddened at the passing of Mr. Ronald Webster, Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC)and Chief Executive Officer of Caribbean Container Incorporated (CCI).
Mr. Webster was certainly a visionary businessman, and leader in the private sector who saw opportunity where others saw none. His contributions to the development of the business environment in Guyana have been enormous, and they now present opportunities for learning for future generations.
There is no doubt that the death of Mr. Webster is an irrecoverable loss to the business world. On behalf of the Council, Executive Management Committee and Members of the GCCI, we extend sincere condolences to his family, friends and employees of the Caribbean Container Inc.

Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI)