Second Caribbean Distilling Seminar
October saw the holding of the second Caribbean Distilling Seminar, this time in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The event, which was held for its second consecutive year, from 7th to…
Clement “Jimmy” Lawrence Appointed to WIRSPA Board of Directors
Bridgetown, Barbados - November 4, 2019: The West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers’ Association today announced the appointment of Clement “Jimmy” Lawrence to the Board of Directors of WIRSPA, representing…
Grenada Prime Minister Lauds Joint UWI – WIRSPA Initiative
Prime Minister of Grenada, Dr. The Right Hon. Keith Mitchell has lauded the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the University of the West Indies Open Campus and…
Rum Producers Announce Major Label Upgrade
Rum producers from around the region met in Barbados this week to discuss how to promote responsible drinking and to reduce the harmful use of alcohol. The harmful use of…
Rum Producers Bridging Digital Divide
Caribbean rum brands, members of the regional grouping WIRSPA, have appointed a Community Envoy to further support their efforts to promote the industry globally and in keeping with the increasing…
Tourism Minister and CTO Chairman Issues Challenge to Rum Producers
Caribbean rum producers have been challenged to fully exploit the potential of the regional tourism industry to build their brands. St. Lucia's Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Caribbean…
Trade Ministers Support International Competitiveness for Rum Industry
CARICOM Trade Ministers meeting in Guyana on April 29th, approved a range of recommendations aimed at positioning the region’s rum industry to better take advantage of the global market. The…
Rum Industry Hosts Second Caribbean Distilling Conference
Caribbean rum producers will again this year host a major distilling conference in collaboration with the Ethanol Technology Institute. This year’s conference will be held in the Dominican Republic from…
Caribbean Rum Producers To Get Same Deal After Brexit
Caribbean Rum producers have welcomed the signing of a trade deal between the Caribbean Forum of ACP States (CARIFORUM) and the United Kingdom. The deal, which was finalised last week…
Rum Producers Move to Protect Intellectual Property
Caribbean Rum producers recently met in Barbados to discuss how best to protect the intellectual property behind regional. The attending members of the West Indies Rum & Spirits Producers Association…