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Campari Executive Says Company’s Rise Resulted From Investing In Jamaica

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10 years ago

March 14, 2015

MONTEGO BAY, March 12 (JIS): General Counsel and Business Development Officer of Gruppo Campari, Stefano Saccardi, has credited his company’s rise to investing in Jamaica and acquiring one of the country’s top international brands.

Prior to coming to Jamaica, Mr. Saccardi said Campari was a small, though viable interest in Italy. Campari’s association with J Wray & Nephew’s ambassador brand, Appleton, has improved its profile on the international market.

As part of Campari’s expansion agenda, it is currently seeking to increase its investment in Jamaica through partnership with investors in the agricultural sector.
Speaking at the second Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, on March 12, Mr.

Saccardi said Campari is currently looking for molasses producers to source the product locally, with the aim of reducing the company’s molasses import bill.

Mr. Saccardi added that his company has a strong interest in sugarcane production, which is important to the manufacturing of molasses, a base product of rum.

“A strong co-operation with agriculture is very important for us, as ideally, we would love to have Jamaican molasses for our distilleries. Agriculture has potential here (and) needs to be improved. It is also a labour intensive business which could provides a lot of (employment possibilities),” he said.

Pointing to other possible investment partnerships and collaborations, Mr. Saccardi said there is need for more tourist attractions and suggests that the re-introduction of the Appleton Express from Montego Bay to the distillery would be a strong investment area.

He said that the linkages the Express provided with local communities, craft traders, and the Jamaica Railway Corporation made it lucrative. Co-branding with local multinationals, Mr. Saccardi noted, could also improve the country’s investment possibilities.

J Wray & Nephew’s Appleton is among the company’s top six brands, which also include Aperol, Campari, Cinzano, SKYY and Wild Turkey brands.

More than 130 potential investors from countries across the global are in attendance at the two-day forum, which is sponsored by JAMPRO, Commerzbank, Digicel Business and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

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Robbery Accused Granted Bail

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April 28, 2025

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Turks and Caicos, 28^th April 2025 – RENARDO CLARKE was granted $5000 bail when he appeared before a Magistrate today (Monday, April 28, 2025), charged with Robbery.

As part of his bail conditions, the accused is required to reside at a relative’s home and report to the Grace Bay Police Station three days per week during specific times. The accused will also observe a daily curfew from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

The matter was adjourned for a sufficiency hearing on June 6, 2025.

Clarke was charged following investigations into an incident reported on April 17, 2025, in Long Bay, where a male victim was robbed of cash and valuables while at the canal off Old Grace Road, Long Bay.

Following the report, officers commenced an investigation and charged Clarke on 22^nd April.

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Illegals Detained

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2 days ago

April 28, 2025

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Turks and Caicos, 28^th April 2025 – On Saturday, April 26th, 2025, officers from the Marine Branch of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) responded to a report of illegal migrants spotted in the mangrove area along the southeastern side of North Caicos.

The United States Coast Guard (Air Support Unit), the Turks and Caicos Islands Regiment, and the Department of Fisheries and Marine Resources Management supported the operation.

Upon arrival at the location, RT&CIPF officers apprehended eleven (11) male individuals, all confirmed to be of Haitian nationality.

The individuals were detained and transported to Providenciales, where they were handed over to officers from Border Force for processing and further investigation.

We continue to urge members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious maritime or coastal activity to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force by calling 911 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 to provide information anonymously.

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Attempted Murder Charge

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April 28, 2025

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Turks and Caicos, 28^th April 2025 – JUNIOR BELIZAIRE, 24, is expected to appear before a Magistrate later this week.

Belizaire of The Bight faces the following charges:

One Count – Attempted Murder
One Count – Unlawful Entry

The accused was charged on Sunday, 27th April 2025.

The charges stem from a violent incident that occurred on the evening of 21st April 2025, when a 26-year-old male victim was attacked and sustained multiple chop wounds to his head and body.

The victim was found bleeding and transported to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre (CHMC) for emergency treatment.

Due to the severity of his injuries, the victim has since been flown overseas for further medical care. His condition remains stable.

The Serious Crime Unit, after an intensive investigation, identified Belizaire as the alleged perpetrator of the attack.