Press Release
February 18, 2025

Brewery among top 10 in Guinness League of Excellence, and # 1 in the region

St Vincent Brewery Limited (SVBL) is in celebratory mode in the Guinness League of Excellence rankings having come in at number one in the region for the third time in three years, while also earning a coveted spot among the top 10 Guinness markets worldwide, a first for St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

“This remarkable achievement underscores St. Vincent Brewery Limited’s (SVBL) unwavering commitment to quality, taste, and consistency on both a regional and global scale,” the Brewery stated in a release.

The mid-year Guinness performance rankings is seen to have strengthened St. Vincent’s dominant position with a score of 90.99, surpassing fierce competition from across the Caribbean and Latin America,” the release added.

Trinidad and Barbados followed closely, with sister company Banks Brewery (Barbados) Limited earning the number three position.

“Achieving a world top 10 ranking places St. Vincent and the Grenadines among an elite group of markets setting the gold standard for Guinness performance. This milestone is a testament to the island’s brewing excellence led by its Brewmaster Monique Bailey under the leadership of plant Manager Colin Huskinson, along with the rest of the relentlessly dedicated team of SVBL.”

Country Manager of SVBL, Shafia London, expressing her pride and admiration for the team, is quoted as saying “Winning the regional title three times in three years is a phenomenal accomplishment, but earning a place in the world’s top 10

also takes it to another level. This achievement is a direct reflection of our team’s passion, discipline, and unwavering commitment to quality”.

London said their focus remains on maintaining this high standard, not just for the Brewery, but for St. Vincent and the Grenadines as a whole.

“We are proud to represent our country on the global stage and will continue to push the boundaries of excellence.”

With this latest accolade, St. Vincent Brewery Limited said it continues to raise the bar for performance in the industry, proving that small islands can achieve big, world-class results.