Headline: WIOC Mourns Death of Longtime Dominican Businessman McMillan Jno-Baptiste
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua — West Indies Oil Company (WIOC) has paid tribute to longtime Dominican businessman McMillan Jno-Baptiste, whose decades-long association with the company made him one of its longest-serving retail dealers.
In a statement, WIOC said Jno-Baptiste, affectionately known as “McMillan” or “Mr. Mac,” had been part of the WIOC family since 1972. The company said he operated the longest-serving dealership in its retail network across Antigua and Barbuda and the Commonwealth of Dominica, marking more than five decades of service.
The company described him as a household name in Dominica whose dedication to serving customers earned him the admiration and respect of generations.
“Mr. Jno-Baptiste will be remembered as an exemplary businessman whose unwavering commitment to serving the people of Dominica earned him the admiration and respect of generations. Quite simply, Mr. Mac put the service in his service stations,” WIOC said.
Chief Executive Officer Gregory F. Georges said Jno-Baptiste’s legacy extended well beyond the petroleum industry.
“As I reflect on his remarkable life, we honor not only his outstanding contributions to the petroleum industry but also the integrity, resilience, humility, and generosity that defined his character,” Georges said. “His legacy will continue to live on through the business he built, the community he served, and the many lives he touched throughout his extraordinary journey.”
Georges also reflected on a recent visit with Jno-Baptiste at his home just five weeks before his passing, recalling a conversation about his upbringing in Roseau and his time at the Roseau Boys’ School alongside Georges’ father and uncle.
“He spoke with such enthusiasm, reflecting fondly on the lifelong friendship they shared. It was a conversation filled with warmth, laughter, and treasured memories,” Georges said.
On behalf of the company, Georges extended condolences to Jno-Baptiste’s family and loved ones, praying for strength and peace during their time of bereavement.
This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: WIOC CEO Pays Tribute to Longtime Dealer McMillan Jno-Baptiste.