Prime Minister, Dr. the
Right Honorable Keith Mitchell has described the Renegade Rum Distillery
project in St. Andrew’s as transformational.
Touring the project site on Thursday and learning of its various
dimensions the various aspects of it, Dr. Mitchell said it is revolutionary in
every sense. Speaking after the hour-long tour, he said, “Coming here today and
seeing this expansive activity taking place, and the vast potential of the
end-product in promoting Grenada, I must say I am truly impressed.
This project has
evolved into something way beyond my expectation. It is revolutionary in every sense of the
word.” Grenada’s latest rum distillery is the brainchild of project developer,
Mark Reynier who is the CEO of Renegade Rum. The project which will
produce premium rum from locally-grown sugarcane, is considered a game-changer
in the industry.
The Prime Minister lauded the project for its significant impact on the agriculture industry and the rural economy. “This project is having a real impact on the revitalization of the agriculture industry. I am amazed to learn that 150 acres of land are currently under sugarcane production. This by itself, has significant potential to transform the rural economy. In addition, there is a growing level of ancillary activity taking place in the community and there is scope for much more.” Once the distillery is operational, it is anticipated that about three acres of sugarcane will be harvested daily to facilitate production.
The Prime Minister lauded the project for its significant impact on the agriculture industry and the rural economy. “This project is having a real impact on the revitalization of the agriculture industry. I am amazed to learn that 150 acres of land are currently under sugarcane production. This by itself, has significant potential to transform the rural economy. In addition, there is a growing level of ancillary activity taking place in the community and there is scope for much more.” Once the distillery is operational, it is anticipated that about three acres of sugarcane will be harvested daily to facilitate production.
I must commend the
project developer and his team for conceptualizing this initiative and bringing
it to fruition. In facilitating Thursday’s tour, Graham Williams said most of
the equipment for the project is already on island and within the next few
weeks, they will be installed, bringing the project closer to completion.
Twenty-five Grenadians have already been employed by the distillery and 60 others are currently employed in the construction phase of the project. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Parliamentary Representative for the area and Minister with responsibility for Youth Development, Hon. Kate Lewis.
Twenty-five Grenadians have already been employed by the distillery and 60 others are currently employed in the construction phase of the project. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Parliamentary Representative for the area and Minister with responsibility for Youth Development, Hon. Kate Lewis.
