CARA and GNBS Discuss Working Together to Support Guyana’s Food Service Industry

The newly established Catering and Restaurant Association of Guyana (CARA) met with the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the GNBS headquarters in Sophia, Georgetown, to explore opportunities for collaboration aimed at strengthening standards, improving industry practices, and supporting the development of Guyana’s catering and restaurant sectors.

CARA was represented by President Dr. Clinton Urling, Vice President Nirvana Mahase, Secretary Bibi Meligat, Treasurer Ramdeo Kumar and Executive Council Member Shane Samuels. Representing the GNBS were Executive Director Trevor Bassoo, Head of Business Development Al Fraser, and Head of the Standardisation Department Andrea Mendonca.

The meeting provided an opportunity for CARA to formally introduce the newly formed association, outline its objectives, and discuss areas of mutual interest with the GNBS.