00:00 There are some amendments coming for the Standards Act and the Metrology Act as well.
00:05 I wouldn't want to say too much as yet, and that still has to go to Cabinet, but the work has been
00:10 done to modernise the legislation that is currently on our books and which is decades old.
00:16 This initiative, aimed at bolstering quality assurance and economic development on the island,
00:24 is a significant milestone in the development of a culture of standards and quality for the
00:29 country, according to the Minister of Trade and Industry.
00:33 The establishment of the office is really indicative of government's commitment
00:37 to deliver services to all of the people of all of Trinidad and Tobago,
00:42 and really presents a progressive move by the Bureau that will positively impact various
00:48 stakeholders, including your businesses, SMEs, and also consumers, more than ever, consumers.
00:55 The Trade Minister said the opening of the Tobago Office of the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of
01:01 Standards serves as a commitment to this country's trade policy objectives towards business growth
01:09 and ensuring international competitiveness of goods and services, and more timely data
01:15 and inspection of goods.
01:17 Having a permanent TTBS presence in Tobago will facilitate the timely inspection of goods
01:24 where required, undertake the necessary verification of measuring devices, and I'll
01:30 tell you a little bit more after, and also provide certification services without interruption.
01:36 THA Deputy Chief Secretary Dr. Faith Beisrael, in delivering remarks, said the opening of the
01:43 office was both symbolic and timely towards greater efficiency and less hassle for residents
01:51 in Tobago.
01:52 Dr. Faith Beisrael said the office and its operations serve as an enhancement of Tobago's
02:00 tourism offerings.
02:01 Undoubtedly, the presence of this office in Tobago will definitely benefit our small and
02:08 medium enterprises in significant ways.
02:11 No longer would our SMEs have to endure the hassle of having to go to Trinidad for the
02:19 services that are not available on the island.
02:24 By implementing tourism standards, our tourism operators can be incentivized to improve their
02:31 customer service relations, thereby enhancing overall experiences of visitors and solidifying
02:39 Tobago's position as a world-class destination.
02:44 Elizabeth Williams, TV6 News.
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