Central Romana completes successful sugar mill season and provides RD $953 million in bonuses

The Central Romana sugar mill announced that it has completed its milling 2019-20 milling season, which has resulted in the grinding of more than 3,258,000 short tons of sugarcane and the production of more than 382,000 short tons of sugar. 

The company also reported that it paid 953 million pesos in bonuses to all its employees, to recognize their hard work and dedication throughout this time of national and global pandemic.  This amount of almost one billion pesos is the second largest figure the company has given in its entire history.

“The Central Romana Administration values the efforts of its employees, who assume with great sense of responsibility their role within our company, and how they were especially worked with determination during this milling season during the coronavirus epidemic”, the company said in a press release.

While very strict prevention protocols and safety measures have been implemented, the sugar mill still managed to produce more than 131,000 short tons of refined sugar and also produced 20 million gallons of molasses.

“Despite the fact that a severe drought has been affecting the Eastern region’s agricultural areas, we were able to achieve a successful milling season by making our process more efficient and ensuring a stable and continuous supply to the national food chain,” the press note said.

During May, Central Romana reported that it obtained its third quality certification for production by being audited by PROTERRA in terms of social responsibility and environmental sustainability, thus meeting all the standards required by the firm Foodchain ID Certification.

Through its extensive social responsibility programs, the company invests in health, housing facilities, education, food, and sports recreation in pursuit of the development and well-being of its employees and the community.