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Don Wehby is being remembered for his contributions to Jamaica, both in the business and political spheres.

Wehby, who had been ailing for some time, died Saturday night at the Tony Thwaites Wing of the University Hospital of the West Indies in St Andrew. He was 62. Tributes have come from individuals and groups from various sectors of Jamaica.

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness remembered Wehby for his "professional excellence" and "transformational leadership".

"His passing is a tremendous loss for his loving family, for the colleagues and communities he uplifted, and for the nation he so passionately served. But Don Wehby's legacy endures, in the lives he mentored, in the institutions he helped build, and in the ideals he championed. To his family, your loss is deeply felt," he said.

People's National Party President and Opposition Leader Mark Golding said Wehby's contributions to public policy and private enterprise have played a meaningful part in Jamaica's recent development story.

"His passing represents the close of a chapter of national service. He was a personal friend, who I got to know well during the years I served as a director on the board of GraceKennedy Limited and as their legal counsel in various transactions. I want to express heartfelt condolences to his wife Hillary, their children and extended family, and the entire GraceKennedy family."

Also in a statement, GraceKennedy called Wehby "a remarkable leader who embodied selfless service, unwavering integrity, and a deep love for his family, GraceKennedy, and his beloved homeland, Jamaica".

"His visionary leadership and dedication to nation-building have left an enduring mark on our company and country. His legacy will live on in the countless lives he uplifted and the generations he inspired," the statement also read.

The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) said Wehby's contributions to Jamaica's private sector and national development are immeasurable. It said that as a member of the PSOJ family, Wehby served with distinction in several capacities, including as vice-president.

"His insights helped to shape critical advocacy efforts aimed at improving Jamaica's business environment and economic competitiveness," the PSOJ said. "Beyond his official roles, Don Wehby was a consistent voice of reason, a generous mentor, and a unifying presence within the private sector." Wehby was inducted into the organisation's Hall of Fame earlier this year.

"His leadership extended beyond business, with a passion for youth development, education, and sports, including his pivotal role in expanding the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls' Championships," the PSOJ said.