The development of metrology in the Caribbean has generally been adversely impacted by many of the specific social, economic and environmental vulnerabilities associated with their characterization as Small Island Developing States (SIDS). More specifically, in many countries of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), whilst recognized by some of the major industries,...
Regional Quality Assurance Network Hailed as Good Step for Caribbean Trade
The establishment of the first public/private sector network to oversee issues of quality assurance for testing, inspection and certification bodies, has been described by a top European Union official as a positive and necessary step in the Caribbean. Speaking at the opening of the Second Meeting of Caribbean Network of...
Guyana Businesses to be Awarded for Quality
Businesses in Guyana will now have the opportunity to vie to be the dubbed the best in quality products and services in the country. That’s because the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) recently launched a National Quality Awards Programme, with the sole aim of recognising businesses that have “demonstrated...
Regional Energy Project Puts Power in Hands of Consumers
Consumers need to be knowledgeable about the appliances they are purchasing, and for this among other reasons, the Barbados government underscored the importance of a new energy project launched recently. Speaking at the CARICOM Member States’ launch of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Project, more commonly called R3E, Minister...
Montserrat Is 100th Memorandum of Understanding with ASTM International
This week at the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry, ASTM International President Mr. James Thomas announced the signing of the organization’s 100th Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU program supports use of ASTM International standards while also encouraging global participation in the ASTM standards development process. “This program has...
