WIRSPA Elects First Female Chair
History was created on Wednesday 21st June, when Caribbean Rum producers elected a woman to lead their organisation. In the 50-year history of the West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers…
WIRSPA Chairman’s Letter, 2023
WIRSPA Chairman’s Letter, now available – read below or download.
WIRSPA Welcomes New Members and Calls for Festival Restraint
The West Indies Rum Producers Association (WIRSPA) – the grouping of Caribbean rum producers, last week welcomed several new members into the WIRSPA ‘family’ at the Annual General Meeting. The…
WIRSPA Chairman’s Letter, 2022
WIRSPA Chairman's Letter, now available - read below or download.
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…
WIRSPA Welcomes New Directors and Renews Its Commitment to Promoting Responsible Drinking
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…
Building Rum Heritage: Unique Opportunity to Promote Agrotourism Through Rum
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’…
WIRSPA News Roundup, June 2021
WIRSPA NEWS ROUNDUP includes: Enduring COVID – Social & Economic Impact Continues? Did We Drink More In The Pandemic? WIRSPA and Responsible Consumption WIRSPA 50th Anniversary “Icon Series” Launches Supply…
CARIFORUM Rum Producers and French Rum Group Sign Historic Accord
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…
WIRSPA Chairman’s Letter, 2021
WIRSPA Chairman's Letter, now available - read below or download.