GNBS certifies 2 Region 2 companies with “Made in Guyana” mark
Two companies in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) were certified by the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) on Thursday under its Made in Guyana Certification Mark Programme at Pomeroon Oil Mill Charity, Pomeroon, Essequibo Coast.
Executive Director (ag) Ramrattie Karan hands over the Made in Guyana Certificate to proprietors of Henvil Farm Henry DaSilva and Vilma DaSilva.
The companies are Pomeroon Oil Mill Inc and Henvil Farm.
Executive Director (ag) at the GNBS, Ramrattie Karan lauded both companies for meeting the quality requirements of the programme. She added that they will enjoy a competitive advantage in the local and international markets.
At a simple ceremony, Communication Officer Cordell McClure, who was representing Tourism, Industry & Commerce Minister Oneidge Walrond, noted that the Made in Guyana Standards Mark will add to branding of local products.
“It allows the product to be identified as one that is consistent, one that is exemplary and one that is representative of the kind of standard that is expected globally,” he said.
Pomeroon Oil Mill Inc was granted certification to use the prestigious mark on its Golden Brook Coconut Oil and its JUV Fragrance Oil.
The company’s General Manager, Ronald Abrams, on receiving the certificate, noted that the achievement of certification is a proud moment for all employees. “This here is just the beginning,” he stated as he signalled intention to pursue the implementation of more standards and quality.
Present at the event was President of the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) Rafeek Khan, who congratulated the companies for moving to produce value-added products which meet quality requirements.
“The mark will help this company and certainly any other company which are considering it,” he told those gathered.
GNBS Executive Director (ag) Ramrattie Karan handing over the Certificate to General Manager Ronald Abrams in the presence of GNBS Technical Officer Latchman Mootoosammi; Tourism, Industry & Commerce Ministry Communication Officer Cordell McClure; GMSA President Rafeek Khan, Technical Advisor at Pomeroon Oil Mill Inc Dindial Sookhoo and General Manager Eric Gomes
The second company to receive certification – Henvil Farm – is located at Malborough, Lower Pomeroon River. Henvil Farm was established in 2011 and produces bottled coconut water which it also packages for other companies.
Proprietor of the business, Vilma DaSilva noted that her company also continues to push for the implementation of more Standards and Quality in its business.
“This presentation means a lot to me because I have worked…and the quality of coconut water speaks for itself,” she noted.
The event was also attended by the Prime Minister’s Representative in Region Two Arnold Adams, President of the Essequibo Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECCI) Sueann Sewnarayan, Vice Chairman of the Region Two Regional Democratic Council Humace Oodit and Communications Specialist at GMSA Travis Bruce. (G2)
