I cut and pasted the message below written by Aubie's son from the restaurant's facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AhhhBees/
He was a very good friend of mine who loved Jamaica, Jamaican people, and the community in which he lived, played and worked. I will miss you my friend.



Hi Everyone,
It is with mixed emotions to announce that @ahhhbees will be officially closing indefinitely. Aubie was a man that let little stop him from doing what he wanted, when he wanted. Choosing to close up your dream (running a business in Jamaica) is a hard decision, but at this time is the right decision.

Aubie frequented Jamaica for the last 40 years and has lived there full time working to make Negril a better place for the last seven years. During this time he got married to my mother Terri at Ocean Edge Hotel, left his mark managing LTU PUB (beside Rick's) and started two businesses evrytyme cafe (tigress lane) and most recently became the real Burger King in town with Ahhh Bee Burger raking in the top tourist and local restaurant destinations in Jamaica!

For a country with no problems, damn there are a lot of situations! Most businesses in Jamaica close due to tough economic times, poor management and lack of owners' mind-set and perseverance. My dad was made in Canada to operate in Jamaica! If anyone would get through the ups and downs of Jamaica it was my father, Aubie! Although I just went on a rant, I am happy to say none of these reasons stopped my dad nor were responsible for the closure of Ahhh Bees.

My father {Aubie} was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer 35 days ago and encountered multiple complications. He was strong, however, it is a vicious disease and unfortunately was not caught soon enough. Aubie passed peacefully beside his family today at the age of 57 years old. Unfortunately, this is the reason for the closure.

I wanted to take a minute to thank all the customers, locals and abroad for supporting Ahhh Bees Burger into what it has become today. Additionally, all his friends in Jamaica have been tremendously supportive of him over the years and I personally thank you for all that you have done for my father, it is truly remarkable. You were his family. My father loved you all more then you will ever understand and you are the reason why he got up every morning in beautiful Negril.
Those that knew Aubie will definitely agree he left a mark on Negril that will never be forgotten.

P.S. my dad has one surprise before he is over and out! Two years ago the Travel Channel chose Ahhh Bees as a feature for its food paradise international tv series. Ahhh Bees will make its international debut on Sept 11th at 8pm EST / 7pm CST. See link for further details: http://www.travelchannel.com/sh…/f...-international

Regards,
Dustin (Aubie's Son)