Since 2012, CTA and IICA have joined forces in raising awareness on Agrotourism in the Caribbean Region amongst the various chain actors and, importantly, amongst the policy makers. Under the Intra-ACP envelope of the 11th EDF, a ‘basket’ of funds in the amount of 35 million Euros has been approved for Agrotourism development in the Caribbean Region.
CTA in collaboration with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), organized a three-day regional workshop from the 9th to 11th October 2019 at The Radisson Aquatica Resort, Bridgetown, Barbados.
The key outputs of this workshop were the identification of priority areas for the development of a regional project for funding under the 11th EDF, and identification of the policies and mechanisms that need to be put in place to facilitate trade and investment between Agriculture/Fisheries and Tourism in the Caribbean.
The SLHTA’s CEO Noorani Azeez was invited to present on our Virtual Agricultural Clearing House, which was viewed as a best practice in using information and communication technology to facilitate trade of agricultural produce with the tourism industry.
Forging Agriculture-Tourism linkages capitalizes on the inherent ability of the Tourism sector to diversify the Caribbean economy, stimulate entrepreneurship, catalyse investment and assist in wider social development in local communities. Such linkages offer unprecedented opportunities to stem and reverse the declines in traditional agriculture, stimulate the rapid growth in “new‟ agriculture and build resilience and sustainability of Caribbean economies. The latter is particularly critical for reducing the high levels of foreign exchange leakage in tourism, preserving cultural identity, reducing poverty in local communities and enhancing local awareness and good practices with respect to climate change and environmental issues.
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Renwick & Company Limited is one of the major Distribution Companies in St Lucia. We employ over 130 team members and represent over one hundred (100) Suppliers of products from all over the world. This is testimony to our slogan ‘Shopping the World for You’. The Company distributes thousands of products to St Lucian consumers island wide. A full service is provided by zoning the island into three divisions:
-the northern division (the main environs of Castries)
-the southern division (from Micoud to Vieux Fort and across the island as far west as Soufriere). This southern zone is serviced by our Vieux Fort Branch
-the central division (Monchy and surrounding areas across the island East to Dennery and west towards Marigot, Anse La Raye and Canaries)
The changes in the Company since it opened to business on January 3rd 1966 are significant. Growth has been recognized in the increased number of team members employed, the number of divisions that make up the overall Company and the expanded range of quality products imported and distributed in St Lucia by the Company Renwick & Co Ltd has won numerous awards over the years but we are particularly proud of the recognition by the local business community on several occasions.
In 1997 – Best Commercial House
In 1998 & 2005 – Most Active Member
In 2002, 2004, 2005 & 2007 - Distributor of the Year
Renwick & Company Limited
P O Box 90, Vide Bout
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Tel: 1(758)455-8000/(758) 285-8202 | Fax: 1(758)452-7602
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SLHTA’s Executive Committee discusses Association’s workplan and budget
CEO Noorani Azeez met with President Karolin Troubetzkoy, 1st VP John Mathurin, 2nd VP Erwin Louisy and Immediate Past President Sanovnik Destang to review the workplan of the Secretariat as we enter our new financial year 2019-2020. As the demands from our members increase, the organization is tasked with ensuring efficient deployment of scarce financial resources to ensuring these demands are met.
Key elements of the discussions included hosting of more events to drive networking among members, strengthening the use of social media to market members’ offerings, membership growth strategies, policy issues, Secretariat HR matters and issues of Corporate Governance.
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SLHTA undertakes Institutional Review and finalizes Strategic Plans 2019-2021
On Tuesday 8th October, SLHTA President Karolin Troubetzkoy and CEO Noorani Azeez met with consultants Agnes Francis and Betty Perry-Fingal to conduct a final review of the SLHTA’s draft Strategic Plans 2019-2021. Over the past few months, the consultants have held numerous meetings with members and our Board of Directors to review issues, challenges and opportunities in an effort to craft the way forward for the Association. A key consideration of this exercise has been the streamlining of the organization to improve our value to our members. As the organization continues to attract more members, understanding members’ needs and meeting these needs are of even greater importance. Once the draft is completed, the document will be submitted to the SLHTA’s Board of Directors for ratification and incorporation into our annual work plans.
Another key output of the consultancy will be the redrafting of the SLHTA’s Bye Laws to ensure the 258-member company organization continues to provide adequate representation of our members at a Board level. As the organization prepares for our 1st Quarterly General Meeting of Members in November, consultation will continue to ensure enforcement of the proposed amendments, well ahead of our AGM next year.
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TEF Public Sensitization Outreach
Have you heard about the great work that your Tourism Enhancement Fund has been doing? Did you know that two projects funded by the TEF for the past three years, the Virtual Agricultural Clearing House and the Just Sail Youth Training Program, have received Worldwide acclaim and recognition as best practices in sustainable tourism development? Are you aware the over 540 unemployed youth have received training under our Hospitality Apprenticeship Program for Youth? Check out and share the following videos to learn more about the great work that the SLHTA Tourism Enhancement Fund has been supporting over the last few years.
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Amazing Christmas Raffle Prizes
- Jade Mountain - One Night All Inclusive for Two in Pool Sanctuary
- Ladera Resort - Two Night Stay for Two inclusive of Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Beverages
- Calabash Cove Resort & Spa - Weekend for Two including Breakfast & Dinner
- Anse Chastanet - Two Nights All Inclusive for Two in a Hillside Deluxe Room
- St James' Club Morgan Bay St Lucia - All Inclusive Three Night Stay for Two
- Bay Gardens Hotel & Inn - Weekend for Two with Breakfast
- SeaSpray Cruises - Sunset Cruise for Two
- Jade Mountain - Lunch for Two
- Cap Maison - Dinner for Two at Naked Fisherman
- Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa & Beach Resort - Dinner for Two
- Anse Chastanet - Day Pass for Two with Lunch
- Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa - Day Pass for Two
- Marigot Bay Resort & Marina - Dinner for Two at The Rum Cave
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Bartenders and mixologists from across the Caribbean are encouraged to apply to qualify for the 10th ANGOSTURA® Global Cocktail Challenge (AGCC), on February 23, 2020 in Trinidad.
The Challenge is now open for mixologists from Anguilla, Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, St. Martin, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Turks & Caicos and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The all-Caribbean winner will then compete in the global finale, to shake- or stir-it against international competitors vying for US$10,000 as well as a two-year contract as the ANGOSTURA Global Brand Ambassador, showcasing ANGOSTURA bitters and rum products.
The 2020 Global Cocktail Challenge will be held during Trinidad and Tobago's carnival, also known as "The greatest show on earth".
All finalists will be treated to a tour of the ANGOSTURA Distillery and Museum and other cultural experiences, including visits to local steel pan yards and the chance to "play mas" in full regalia on Carnival Tuesday.
The iconic ANGOSTURA aromatic bitters, which has been in existence for almost two centuries, is rated the number one trending and best-selling cocktail bitters in the world by Drinks International.
ANGOSTURA products also include a range of five exquisite and masterfully blended, distinctive, international rums: Angostura 1787®, Angostura 1919®, Angostura® 7 Year Old, Angostura® 5 Year Old, and Angostura® Reserva. The newest product in their portfolio, the multiple award-winning Amaro di ANGOSTURA® liqueur, reinforces their legacy as a blender of the finest bitters and rums.
The ANGOSTURA Global Cocktail Challenge has taken place periodically since 2001. The most recent champion Ray Letoa, a bartender from New Zealand, topped 10 other bartenders from around the world in 2018 to produce "Deliciousness", an Amaro Cocktail using Amaro di ANGOSTURA® and "Old Flame", a Rum Cocktail, using ANGOSTURA 1824®; two dashes each of ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters and ANGOSTURA® orange bitters.
About the House of Angostura®
The proud history of the House of Angostura® began almost 200 years ago in 1824, when founder Dr. Johann Siegert first produced aromatic bitters in the city of Angostura in Venezuela. Recognized over the centuries by the granting of Royal Warrants of Appointment to the royal households of Great Britain, Prussia, Spain and Sweden, ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters and ANGOSTURA® orange bitters are the world's market leader, an integral ingredient in premium cocktails, and a mainstay of cocktail culture. Angostura's® international range of rums, produced at the only rum distillery in Trinidad, includes distinctive, exquisitely blended rums: Angostura 1787®, Angostura 1919®, Angostura® 7 Year Old, Angostura® 5 Year Old and Angostura® Reserva, blended by masters with years of experience and training in original traditions using closely guarded formulas and techniques. The newest product in our portfolio, the multiple award-winning Amaro di ANGOSTURA®, leverages our unsurpassed heritage as a blender of the finest bitters and rums.
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