Business Social
The Business Social this week features the WIRSPA cocktail reception which was recently held at The Courtleigh Hotel & Suites. The evening featured discussions on engaging government, private sector and international partners on critical issues such as trade policy, market access, evolving regulations, and public health.
Holding court at West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers Association’s (WIRSPA) cocktail reception are (from left) Lauren Boag, director for public affairs at the International Alliance Responsible for Drinking (IARD); Cecil Smith, general manager, J Wray & Nephew Limited; Martha Miller, CEO, National Rums of Jamaica; Clement “Jimmy” Lawrence, chairman of the WIRSPA; and Vaughn Renwick, CEO of WIRSPA. (Photo: Cevan Coore)
Komal Samaroo, chairman of Demerara Distillers Limited, in conversation with WIRSPA’s special guest of honour, Dr Joy Spence. C(Photo: Cevan Coore)
The faces behind the spirits industry and the local Spirits Pool Association (from left) Haughton Hudson, operations manager; Georgia Brown, administrative manager; Mellissa Anderson, finance manager; Christopher Gentles, general manager; Sydney Smith, accountant assistant; and Chairman Clement “Jimmy” Lawrence. (Photo: Cevan Coore)
A showcase of rums from across the distillers in the Caribbean(Photo: Cevan Coore)
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It also served as a platform to strengthen regional collaboration and celebrate the industry’s global impact. Here are the highlights:
J Wray & Nephew Corporate Communications Manager Garfene Grandison (left) takes a moment for a quick snap next to his Communications Manager colleague Dominic Bell. (Photo: Cevan Coore)
