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Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality Mobilizes To Improve Labeling of...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) Authored by: Bahamas Information Services Source: Bahamas Information Services Date: July 28, 2015 NASSAU, The Bahamas - As the Minister of Financial Services with...

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Record number of new trade concerns raised in standards committee in 2014...

(Source: WTO - World Trade Organization) Specific trade concerns Number of trade concerns raised per year in the TBT Committee Note: The number of "new concerns" is the total number of distinct STCs...

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Sierra Leone News: Standard Bureau unveils West Africa Quality System Programme

To support the standardisation and competitiveness of ECOWAS enterprises, while ensuring compliance with international best practices, Sierra Leone Standards Bureau on Friday launched the West African...

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Financial Services Keeping Up with International Best Practices (Bahamas...

(Source: Bahamas Financial Services Board) Minister of Financial Services the Hon. Hope Strachan said international best practices are evolving at a rapid pace, particularly as it relates to automatic...

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Team Bahamas Gears Up for the World Relays – Introduces Mascot (Government of...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) Authored by: Stirling Strachan Source: Bahamas Information Services Date: April 22, 2015 "Bingo the Potcake" was introduced as the new mascot for the IAAF...

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Points Made by the Prime Minister at CANTO Opening: Including Largest Single...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) Authored by: Bahamas Information Services Source: Bahamas Information Services Date: August 12, 2014 In his keynote address of the CANTO 30th Annual Conference &...

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85 Bahamians Selected to Take Part in the First China-Bahamas Bilateral...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) The 85 Bahamians who have been selected to take part in the first China-Bahamas Bilateral Training Programme take a photo at Choice Dining Room, The College of The...

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Members of Parliament Donate 260 Laptops To Mission Educate Bahamas...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) Pictured at the table with a student of Columbus Primary are from right: Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie; Minister of Education, Science and Technology...

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Postal stamps to recognise 10th anniversary of BNGIS (Government of the Bahamas)

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) Nassau, The Bahamas - The Bahamas Postal Services will release a new series of stamps on July 21 in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Bahamas National...

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RMBS announcement welcomed news for financial services sector (Government of...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie (3rd from left) is pictured introducing his ministerial delegation to the President of China at the Great Hall of the...

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Ministry of Financial Services Contributing to a Modern Bahamas (Bahamas...

(Source: Bahamas Financial Services Board) The Hon. C.V. Hope Strachan, M.P., Minister of Financial Services, today contributed to the 2015 2016 Budget discussions in Parliament. Noting that her...

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Symposium Opens on Gender Equality and the Law in The Bahamas (Government of...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) Symposium delegates, from left: Christine Campbell, First Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Women's Affairs; Dr. Ramona Biholar, Law Lecturer, Faculty of Law, UWI, Mona...

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Prime Minister’s Remarks - Launch: Request for Proposals to Operate the 2nd...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) Authored by: The Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie, Prime Minister Source: Office of the Prime Minister Date: November 12, 2014 My Government is abundantly aware that the...

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Third Cohort Graduates from National Training Agency (Government of the Bahamas)

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) Graduating Students. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel, Sr.) NASSAU, The Bahamas - After 14 weeks of training, 140 students have been equipped to join the country's...

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Government Launches its First Pre-Paid Assistance Card (Government of the...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) NASSAU, The Bahamas -- The Government of The Bahamas celebrated the 50th anniversary of state-operated, ministerial welfare services with the launch of its...

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Sierra Leone News: Sierra Leone Standards Bureau meeting International Best...

The Sierra Leone Standards Bureau; the official National Standards Body, established by the Standards Act No. 2 of 1996, incorporating the erstwhile Weights and Measures activity has transformed into...

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Financial Services Keeping Up with International Best Practices (Government...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) Authored by: Bahamas Information Services Source: Bahamas Information Services Date: June 8, 2015 NASSAU, The Bahamas -- Minister of Financial Services the Hon. Hope...

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Financial Services Ministry Proposes Trade Information Service to Facilitate...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) NASSAU, Bahamas -- The Bahamas Government wants to redirect the focus of Bahamian businesses towards exploring the vast opportunities existing for new trading...

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First Bahamian ICAO Aerodrome Inspectors Graduate (Government of the Bahamas)

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) Seated at the Department of Aviation, August 14, are from left: Peter Deveaux-Isaacs, Under Secretary; Ivan Clear, Director of Civil Aviation (Ag.); Samuel Cardoso,...

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Minister Strachan Encourages Professional Certification Especially in...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) Authored by: Bahamas Information Services Source: Bahamas Information Services Date: February 10, 2015 NASSAU, The Bahamas - The Hon. Hope Strachan, Minister of...

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The Bahamas Working to Increase Its Trading Relationship With China...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) Authored by: Bahamas Information Services Source: Bahamas Information Services Date: June 8, 2015 NASSAU, Bahamas -- Minister of Financial Services the Hon. Hope...

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Ministry of Financial Services Working to Ensure The Bahamas’ Compliance with...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) NASSAU, Bahamas -- The Ministry of Financial Services is doing everything necessary to ensure the full compliance of The Bahamas with established international norms...

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National Consultation Underway on Draft Regional Quality Infrastructure...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) Authored by: Bahamas Information Services Source: Bahamas Information Services Date: August 24, 2014 Minister of Financial Services the Hon. Ryan Pinder brings...

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New Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality Takes Up its Mandate

The Standards Council of the Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality held its inaugural meeting at its new offices at Source River Centre, Bacardi Road last Thursday. At the inaugural ......

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Accreditation and Metrology Services Given a Boost in The Bahamas (Government...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) Authored by: CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality Source: CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality Date: May 5, 2015 Bahamas...

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New Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality Takes Up its Mandate (Bahamas...

(Source: Bahamas Financial Services Board) Yesterday, the Standards Council of the Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality held its inaugural meeting at its new offices at Source River Centre, Bacardi...

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New Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality Takes Up its Mandate (Government...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) Authored by: Bahamas Information Services Source: Bahamas Information Services Date: May 29, 2015 Standards Council Members of the Bahamas Bureau of Standards and...

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Ambassador Rhoda Jackson Visits Financial Services Ministry While on Home...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) Authored by: Bahamas Information Services Source: Bahamas Information Services Date: August 20, 2015 Pictured at the meeting are, from left: Ministry of Financial...

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Taiwan FDA: Labeling Requirements for GMO foods (SGS-CSTC Standards Technical...

(Source: SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services Co Ltd) FOOD NO. 142/15 The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has amended three GMO labeling regulations, for prepackaged foods, food additives...

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Minister Gray Opens Three-Day Agricultural Workshop on Food Safety and...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) The Hon. V. Alfred Gray, Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources (at podium)opening a three-day workshop on food safety and quality standards at the Bahamas...

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Minister of Financial Services presents Bahamas as the ideal jurisdiction for...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) Presenting at a Bahamas Landfall event in Brazil, the Minister of Financial Services, Hon. Hope Strachan, took the opportunity to highlight The Bahamas' many...

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Financial Services Professionals Must Remain Relevant in An Ever-Changing...

(Source: Bahamas Financial Services Board) Minister of Financial Services, the Hon. Hope Strachan, M.P. was the keynote speaker during the opening ceremony of the Bahamas Institute of Financial...

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Financial Services Minister’s Award 2015 (Government of the Bahamas)

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) Nassau, Bahamas - Dec 10, 2015: The Hon. C.V. Hope Strachan, M.P., Minister of Financial Services, has announced the Recipient of this year's Minister's Award, a...

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Financial Services Professionals Must Strive to Remain ‘Relevant’ (Government...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) Minister of Financial Services, the Hon. Hope Strachan delivering the keynote address at the opening ceremony of the Bahamas Institute of Financial Services, Bahamas...

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Bahamian delegation participates in WTO Ministerial Conference (Government of...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) The Minister of Financial Services and Local Government, the Hon. C.V. Hope Strachan, leads a Bahamian Delegation attending the 10 biennial Ministerial Conference of...

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Registrar General’s Department Launches E-Services (Government of the Bahamas)

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) Incorporating companies online by computer, and smartphone at the E-Services Launch at Registrar General's Department, January 5, 2016. Looking on are Prime Minister...

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Work Done to Strengthen Institutional Capacity of Bahamas Bureau of Standards...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) Pictured l-r: Sandiria Hall, Project Manager at Ministry of Financial Services (MFS); David Davis, Permanent Secretary (MFS); Tira Greene, Legal Consultant; Minister...

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Minister of Financial Services Announces National Standards Regulating...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) Pictured at the Press Conference from left: Mrs. Pauline Curry, Chairman of the Standards Council; Minister Hope Strachan; and Dr. Renae Ferguson-Bufford, Director...

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Bureau of Standards to implement product labelling system

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Karl Samuda says standards for product labelling are now being established by the Bureau of Standards for implementation by...

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Bahamas approved to trade Chinese currency in region

NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) – The Bahamas has been earmarked as a hub to trade the Chinese currency in the region. According to Minister of Financial services, Hope Strachan, several new initiatives are in...

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Bahamas Approved as Hub for Trade in Chinese Currency (Government of the...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) NASSAU, The Bahamas - As the Financial Services sector seeks to find ways to bring innovation to the industry, several new initiatives are in the pipeline for...

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Official Launch of the Bureau of Standards and Quality (Government of the...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) NASSAU, The Bahamas -- Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie, Governor General of The Bahamas Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling...

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New FDA rules regarding labels claiming “gluten-free” in effect August 5th

As of August 5th, 2014, the FDA will implement a finalized standard definition for gluten-free labeling. What this means is that manufacturers that use the “gluten-free” claim on their products will...

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The Bahamas Has Made Significant Improvements with Mental Health (Government...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) NASSAU, The Bahamas -- The Minister of Health the Hon. Dr. Perry Gomez said he was truly amazed at the significant improvements that The Bahamas has made as a nation...

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BBSQ Launches Discussion on Metrology and Meeting International Standards...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) NASSAU, The Bahamas -- The Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) held a workshop on metrology in an open discussion towards strengthening the national...

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Strengthening the Competitiveness of The Bahamas Financial Services Sector...

(Source: Bahamas Financial Services Board) The Hon. C. V. Hope Strachan, MP, Minister of Financial Services in The Bahamas, presented opening remarks at the 2016 Nassau Conference this morning. The...

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CARICOM Regional Standards Being Developed at Local Workshop (Government of...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) NASSAU, The Bahamas -- The Bahamas Bureau of Standards & Quality (BBSQ) and CARICOM Regional Organization for Standards & Quality (CROSQ) are hosting a week...

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Sierra Leone News : Standards Bureau signs M.O.U with the University of...

The Sierra Leone Standards Bureau (SLSB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Sierra Leone. The M.O.U represents the parties’ intent to design, develop, implement and...

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Bahamas Committed to Maintaining High Standards in Financial Services Sector...

(Source: Government of the Bahamas) NASSAU, The Bahamas -The Government of The Bahamas will continue to strengthen the Financial Services sector. To this end, Minister of Financial Services, Hon. Hope...

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