Cassava has long been associated with Guyana’s Indigenous people as it remains a staple food in Amerindian communities where the…
23
Aug
Small Businesses Can Better Realize Their Potential With The GMP Standard
Standards provide as many benefits for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) as they do for large global enterprises in ensuring…
16
Aug
Shopping Back To School Footwear For Children – Are They Meeting The Standards
Footwear refers to apparels worn on the feet, which typically serve the purpose of protection against adversities of the environment…
03
Aug
Textile Standard – Outlining Key Labelling Information
Textile comes from the Latin word, textilis for “woven fabric” and that’s exactly what it is. If you’ve never thought…
19
Jul
Motorcyclists, How Protective Are Your Safety Helmets?
Accidents on our roadways continue to be a daily occurrence, affecting victims, their families and other caregivers. A major cause…
12
Jul
All Systems In Place To Commence Second Half Stamping Of Devices
This week, the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) will commence the second verification of all weighing and measuring devices…
06
Jul
Standardisation Within The Caricom Region
Have you ever heard of CROSQ? It is the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality, established two decades ago…
28
Jun
From Goldsmith To GNBS Certified Jeweller – Steve’s Jewellery
Stephen Naraine has always had an interest in Arts and Craft. At a tender age, he would rush home from…
21
Jun
Constructing high-rise buildings according to the National Building Code
The City’s skyline is rapidly changing with the construction of multiple high-rise buildings. However, the lingering question exists as to…
14
Jun
Accreditation – Creating Confidence in Test Results
As the global market becomes more inter-connected, the need to have internationally accredited testing, inspection and certification bodies is essential…
