WIRSPA Mourns the Passing of Former Chairman Dr. Yesu Persaud
Dr. Yesu Persaud, one of the most influential people in the Caribbean rum industry over the past 60 years, has died at the age of 93. Dr. Persaud made an…
Dr. Yesu Persaud, one of the most influential people in the Caribbean rum industry over the past 60 years, has died at the age of 93. Dr. Persaud made an…
On December 2nd, Directors of the regional rum industry met virtually for one of the scheduled biannual board meetings of WIRSPA. Producers from territories as far south as Suriname and…
Two regional organisations have joined forces to promote the distinct qualities of two Caribbean iconic products – rum and tourism. On October 28, The West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers’…
Caribbean rum producers are joining forces with French group CIRT-DOM, to get the best deal for their exports into major markets, particularly the European Union. Rum producers of the Caribbean…
Caribbean rum producers - members of the West Indies Rum & Spirits Producers Association (WIRSPA) - meeting recently, recommitted themselves to focusing on collaborative actions around promoting responsible drinking, and…
Caribbean to host the Absolutely Caribbean Virtual Expo with 50 Caribbean exhibitors WIRSPA and Caribbean Export work together to support increased trade Eight Rum and Rum based spirits brands from…
Caribbean Rum Producers are now way ahead of many of their international counterparts with the introduction of new labelling on Caribbean Rum Products that will increase the information provided to…
Mixologists, bartenders and other hospitality professionals in the Caribbean, who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will be the beneficiaries of a partnership between the West Indies Rum…
Despite changes coming as a result of Brexit, Caribbean Rum will continue to be protected from unfair competition from subsidised cheap rum entering the UK market from other countries. Following…
As the world continues to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, OECS rum distillers have modified their production lines to play their part, producing alcohol and hand sanitiser and making donations of…