Margaret Monplaisir, head of St. Lucia Distillers, was given a resounding vote of confidence when she was re-elected as Chair of the umbrella body of Caribbean Rum Producers at their recently held Annual General Meeting in Barbados. Mrs. Monplaisir has been in the Chair over the past year and spearheaded the project for producers to develop a series of commemorative products to celebrate the 50th anniversary of CARICOM.
Thirteen producers in the West Indies Rum & Spirits Producers Association (WIRSPA), from virtually all rum producing CARICOM member states, released specially developed 50th Anniversary Rum Blends to celebrate the Caribbean Community’s achievements over the past 50 years. The contribution from the rum industry is part of activities wrapping up the year-long celebrations of CARICOM’s 50th anniversary. These products highlight the remarkable diversity of Caribbean rum through the common theme of the region’s accomplishments over the past 50 years. Several of the special edition rums are unique blends exclusive for this occasion and will be available only in limited quantities.