February 25, 2015
Avis Henriques is dead
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Avis Henriques, the only woman to have headed the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC), and who also served as Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica president died last night. She was 91.
Yesterday, the JCC expressed sadness at her passing and noted that she served the organisation during the critical period of 1976-1980.
“Avis Henriques lived a full and accomplished life, and even though her recent years were characterised by illness, she remains an inspiration to many for her characteristic calm and her soft-spoken but resolute championship of issues of consequence to the business community and the wider society,” JCC President Warren McDonald said.
He expressed condolence to her family and friends.