CARA, GNBS team up to raise standards in Guyana’s food industry

(Kaieteur News) – The newly established Catering and Restaurant Association of Guyana (CARA) is seeking to strengthen standards and improve business practices across the country’s food service industry through collaboration with the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS).

The two organisations met on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the GNBS headquarters in Sophia, Georgetown, to explore opportunities for cooperation, including training, industry sensitisation and the practical application of standards in catering and restaurant operations. 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.

In a press release the organisations said 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. A key part of the discussion focused on helping food service businesses learn more about the training programmes already offered by GNBS and how these could be useful in their daily operations. The organisations also discussed holding information sessions to explain existing standards in practical terms, so that businesses can better understand and apply them.