The Caribbean Millers’ Association was incorporated on November 5, 1996, and comprises flour mills from the Caribbean & Central America. The first Annual General Meeting was held in Bridgetown Barbados on November 8, 1996.
The aims of the Association are:
- To protect the Flour Milling Industry from unfair competition.
- To develop and exchange problem solving ideas across the region; and
- To present a regular lobbying position for negotiation with governmental agencies.
Membership has been extended to incorporate allied Industries such as Feed Mills, Bakeries, and suppliers of milling equipment.
The officiating body of the association is as follows:
Immediate Past President – Eduardo Lopez
- Caribbean Commercial Director
- CMI/Molinos del Ozama, Dominica Republic
President – Gilbert Spooner
- Managing Director
- Barbados Mills Limited
1st Vice President – Julio Bhikharie
- Chief Executive Officer
- De Molen Flour Mills, Suriname
2nd Vice President – Natalia Inoa
- Commercial – Sangati Berga
Secretary/Treasurer – Derrick Nembhard
- Caribbean Millers’ Association
The Secretary/Treasurer is housed at the Secretariat in Kingston, Jamaica.