The Ministry of the Public Service, Consumer Affairs and Sports and the
St.Vincent and the Grenadines Bureau of Standards signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) on Thursday 25 th January, 2024, that streamlines
cooperation and directs the communication and exchange of information between
the two institutions.
This MOU is another pillar in the multi-faceted approach in the implementation of
the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act No. 12 of 2020.
Cooperation would be achieved through the following areas –
Publication of Standards
Voluntary or compulsory standards
Identification of goods and services that has the Standards Mark
Publication of deficient goods
Investigation of complaints
Offences
Mr. Raymond Ryan, Permanent Secretary Ministry of the Public Service,
Consumer Affairs and Sports signed on behalf of the Ministry, while Mr. Ezra
Ledger, Executive Director, of the Bureau of Standards signed on behalf of the
Bureau.
Witnessing the signing was Mr. Clarence Harry, Director of Consumer Affairs and
Internal Trade.