Barbados is being urged to make a complete transition from the use of pounds in commercial transactions and fully adopt kilogrammes, as the Barbados National Standards Institution (BNSI) warns that delays in completing the shift could undermine trade efficiency, business operations and consumer understanding.

The BNSI said on Tuesday that the country needs to, without further delay, embrace kilogrammes as the primary unit of mass used in commerce to strengthen its international competitiveness.

“The BNSI encourages all businesses, retailers, industry stakeholders, and consumers to support the transition to kilogrammes. The adoption of the metric system is an important step toward modernizing commercial practices and positioning Barbados for continued economic growth and global competitiveness.