Foro Empresarial Tabaco y Ron
La Embajada de la República Dominicana en Jamaica ha marcado un hito significativo al llevar a cabo con éxito el Primer Foro de Negocios de Tabaco y Ron, bajo el título "Cigar and Rum Business Forum República Dominicana – Jamaica". Este evento, una innovación en la diplomacia comercial, proporcionó una plataforma sin precedentes para el sector de la economía nacional, permitiendo que empresas dominicanas del rubro se conecten con influyentes importadores, distribuidores y actores clave en Jamaica.
El Foro, que tuvo lugar en el moderno Hotel AC de Kingston, congregó a más de cien participantes y sirvió de escenario para la realización de numerosas reuniones B2B entre las destacadas empresas dominicanas del sector ronero y tabacalero, y las empresas jamaicanas relacionadas con el comercio de estos productos.
Durante la ceremonia de inauguración, la Embajadora Angie Martínez resaltó la importancia del evento como testimonio del compromiso de la República Dominicana en fortalecer lazos económicos y comerciales con Jamaica. Martínez afirmó que el foro proporciona una plataforma única para fortalecer la colaboración bilateral, explorar nuevas oportunidades de negocios y fomentar el intercambio de productos icónicos en ambas economías.
El programa formal incluyó presentaciones, paneles y un conversatorio entre la Embajadora Angie Martínez y el presidente de la Asociación de Fabricantes y Exportadores de Jamaica (JMEA), Sr. Sydney Thwaites. Ambos líderes dialogaron sobre el futuro de las industrias del tabaco y del ron en ambos países, abordando perspectivas relacionadas con las exportaciones y el comercio bilateral.
El Encargado de Asuntos Económicos y Comerciales de la Embajada, Daniel Beltré Acosta, ofreció una presentación detallada sobre aspectos históricos y económicos de las industrias del tabaco y el ron de la República Dominicana. Además, representantes de destacadas empresas dominicanas del sector ronero, como Jack Astacio de J&J SPIRITS, brindaron valiosas contribuciones durante el evento.
En representación de la industria tabacalera dominicana, el Sr. Rafael Domínguez, presidente de Víctor Sinclair Tabacalera, compartió reflexiones sobre la industria del tabaco, alentando a los presentes a explorar las oportunidades de negocios en este sector. La presencia de empresas como Tabacalera Palma, ISIDRO BORDAS, BRUGAL, OLIVER & OLIVER, BARCELÓ, HF Cigars, Américo Cigars y Bohemio Cigars contribuyeron a la diversidad y riqueza del evento.
La Embajadora Angie Martínez expresó su agradecimiento a los patrocinadores oficiales, entre ellos DOMICEM (ANCHOR CEMENT), HOTEL AC KINGSTON, PEPSI JAMAICA, SANDALS INTERNATIONAL RESORTS, JMMB, THERRESTRA, ICGA-COBIAN, así como al Instituto del Tabaco de la República Dominicana ( INTABACO) para facilitar una exposición sobre la artesanía de la industria tabacalera nacional.
La noche culminó con la Gala "Tabaco y Ron", celebrada en la Residencia Oficial de la República Dominicana en Kingston, donde más de 400 personas se reunieron para disfrutar de la cultura, la gastronomía y las exquisiteces del ron y los tabacos dominicanos. Ambos eventos, el Foro de Negocios y la Gala, no solo destacaron las contribuciones culturales y económicas de estos productos, sino que sentaron las bases para futuras asociaciones y alianzas estratégicas entre la República Dominicana y Jamaica.
Estas actividades conmemorativas formaron parte de la serie organizada por la Embajada en la celebración del 59 aniversario del establecimiento de relaciones diplomáticas entre la República Dominicana y Jamaica.
Cigar and Rum Business Forum
The Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Jamaica has marked a significant milestone by successfully conducting the First Tobacco and Rum Business Forum, under the title "Cigar and Rum Business Forum Dominican Republic - Jamaica". This event, an innovation in commercial diplomacy, provided an unprecedented platform for the sector of the national economy, allowing Dominican tobacco and rum companies to connect with influential importers, distributors and key players in Jamaica.
The Forum, which took place at the state-of-the-art AC Hotel in Kingston, brought together over one hundred participants and provided the setting for numerous B2B meetings between leading Dominican companies in the rum and tobacco sector and Jamaican companies involved in the trade of these products.
During the opening ceremony, Ambassador Angie Martinez highlighted the importance of the event as a testament to the Dominican Republic's commitment to strengthening economic and commercial ties with Jamaica. Martinez stated that the forum provides a unique platform to strengthen bilateral collaboration, explore new business opportunities and foster the exchange of iconic products in both economies.
The formal program included presentations, panels and a discussion between Ambassador Angie Martinez and the president of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), Mr. Sydney Thwaites. The two leaders discussed the future of the tobacco and rum industries in both countries, addressing prospects related to exports and bilateral trade.
The Embassy's Charge d'Affaires for Economic and Commercial Affairs, Daniel Beltré Acosta, gave a detailed presentation on historical and economic aspects of the Dominican Republic's tobacco and rum industries. In addition, representatives of leading Dominican rum companies, such as Jack Astacio of J&J SPIRITS, made valuable contributions during the event.
Representing the Dominican tobacco industry, Mr. Rafael Domínguez, president of Victor Sinclair Tabacalera, shared reflections on the tobacco industry, encouraging those present to explore business opportunities in this sector. The presence of companies such as Tabacalera Palma, ISIDRO BORDAS, BRUGAL, OLIVER & OLIVER, BARCELÓ, HF Cigars, Américo Cigars and Bohemio Cigars contributed to the diversity and richness of the event.
Ambassador Angie Martinez expressed her gratitude to the official sponsors, including DOMICEM (ANCHOR CEMENT), HOTEL AC KINGSTON, PEPSI JAMAICA, SANDALS INTERNATIONAL RESORTS, JMMB, THERRESTRA, ICGA-COBIAN, as well as the Tobacco Institute of the Dominican Republic (INTABACO) for facilitating an exhibition on the craftsmanship of the national tobacco industry.
The evening culminated with the "Tobacco and Rum" Gala, held at the Official Residence of the Dominican Republic in Kingston, where more than 400 people gathered to enjoy the culture, gastronomy and delicacies of Dominican rum and cigars. Both events, the Business Forum and the Gala, not only highlighted the cultural and economic contributions of these products, but also laid the groundwork for future partnerships and strategic alliances between the Dominican Republic and Jamaica.
These commemorative activities were part of the series organized by the Embassy in celebration of the 59th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Dominican Republic and Jamaica.
The Forum, which took place at the state-of-the-art AC Hotel in Kingston, brought together over one hundred participants and provided the setting for numerous B2B meetings between leading Dominican companies in the rum and tobacco sector and Jamaican companies involved in the trade of these products.
During the opening ceremony, Ambassador Angie Martinez highlighted the importance of the event as a testament to the Dominican Republic's commitment to strengthening economic and commercial ties with Jamaica. Martinez stated that the forum provides a unique platform to strengthen bilateral collaboration, explore new business opportunities and foster the exchange of iconic products in both economies.
The formal program included presentations, panels and a discussion between Ambassador Angie Martinez and the president of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), Mr. Sydney Thwaites. The two leaders discussed the future of the tobacco and rum industries in both countries, addressing prospects related to exports and bilateral trade.
The Embassy's Charge d'Affaires for Economic and Commercial Affairs, Daniel Beltré Acosta, gave a detailed presentation on historical and economic aspects of the Dominican Republic's tobacco and rum industries. In addition, representatives of leading Dominican rum companies, such as Jack Astacio of J&J SPIRITS, made valuable contributions during the event.
Representing the Dominican tobacco industry, Mr. Rafael Domínguez, president of Victor Sinclair Tabacalera, shared reflections on the tobacco industry, encouraging those present to explore business opportunities in this sector. The presence of companies such as Tabacalera Palma, ISIDRO BORDAS, BRUGAL, OLIVER & OLIVER, BARCELÓ, HF Cigars, Américo Cigars and Bohemio Cigars contributed to the diversity and richness of the event.
Ambassador Angie Martinez expressed her gratitude to the official sponsors, including DOMICEM (ANCHOR CEMENT), HOTEL AC KINGSTON, PEPSI JAMAICA, SANDALS INTERNATIONAL RESORTS, JMMB, THERRESTRA, ICGA-COBIAN, as well as the Tobacco Institute of the Dominican Republic (INTABACO) for facilitating an exhibition on the craftsmanship of the national tobacco industry.
The evening culminated with the "Tobacco and Rum" Gala, held at the Official Residence of the Dominican Republic in Kingston, where more than 400 people gathered to enjoy the culture, gastronomy and delicacies of Dominican rum and cigars. Both events, the Business Forum and the Gala, not only highlighted the cultural and economic contributions of these products, but also laid the groundwork for future partnerships and strategic alliances between the Dominican Republic and Jamaica.
These commemorative activities were part of the series organized by the Embassy in celebration of the 59th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Dominican Republic and Jamaica.
