CARICOM REGIONAL ORGANISATION FOR STANDARDS AND QUALITY (CROSQ): TECHNICAL OFFICER – STANDARDS

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Introduction
The CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ) was established in 2002 by a Caribbean Community (CARICOM) treaty as an Intergovernmental Organisation. CROSQ’s main objectives are the development and harmonisation of standards, metrology, mutual recognition of accreditation and certification systems and facilitation of the achievement of international competitiveness of regional goods and services produced and provided in the Community. Since the inception of CROSQ, the focus has shifted over the years from regional standards development and standards harmonization throughout the

General Functions
Primarily responsible for the technical work of CROSQ in regional standards development, harmonisation and implementation. Facilitates the development and training associated with needed Standards infrastructure.

Duty Station: Baobab Towers, Barbados

To apply, please email your Application letter and CV or Resume crosq.caricom@crosq.org
For the attention of Shamone Carter, using the caption Technical Officer – Standards

Closing date for applications is May 10, 2024

Only Short Listed Candidates will be acknowledged

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This standard provides guidance for the construction of houses in the Caribbean Community. Members of the Public are invited to review and provide feedback on the draft Code of Practice before it is finalized:

To access the relevant documents, please click the links below:

• DCRCP 10:202X – Construction of houses – Code of practice
• Standards Comment Form

DEADLINE FOR FEEDBACK: Friday 14^th October, 2022
For further information, please contact Mr. Darryl Thomson at darryl.thomson@ttbs.org.tt or 662-2287 ext 2051

About CROSQ
CROSQ is a regional inter-governmental organization established in February 2002 to facilitate the development of regional standards, promote the harmonization of metrology systems and support the sustainable production and trade of goods and services in the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME).

CROSQ members

Members of CROSQ include:

1. Antigua and Barbuda
2. The Bahamas
3. Barbados
4. Belize
5. Dominica
6. Guyana
7. Grenada
8. Haiti
9. Jamaica
10. Montserrat
11. St. Lucia
12. St. Kitts and Nevis
13. St. Vincent and the Grenadines
14. Suriname
15. Trinidad and Tobago

Objectives of the Council of CROSQ

The CROSQ Council comprises the Directors or Executive Directors of the National Standards Bodies within the CARICOM region. The Council meets twice a year to address high-level strategic and policy issues related to the development of the Regional Quality Infrastructure which includes standards development, metrology, accreditation and conformity assessment systems.

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See below the CROSQ NWIP and supporting documentation for review.

CROSQ NWIP

Annex 1

See below for the Evaluation form for completion:

Water Treatment, Management and Efficiency for the tourism industry

Solid Waste Management for the tourism industry

Sewage Treatment and Management for the tourism industry

Integrated Pest Management for the tourism industry

Food safety and Sanitation for the tourism industry

Environmental Management System for the tourism industry

Energy Management and Efficiency for the tourism industry

Executive Directors of sixteen (16) Chambers of Commerce across the Caribbean region gathered at the Accra Beach Resort and Spa in Barbados on April 1 and 2, 2019, for the Official Launch and First Meeting of the Network of Chambers of Commerce (CARICHAM). During the two day meeting, history was created with the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing the Network. Signatories were from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Cuba, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, St Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago and Suriname.

The Honourable Sandra C. V. Husbands M.P, Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, delivered the opening address on the importance of trade policy in the region and the ways in which the Network of Chambers of Commerce could contribute to shaping trade policy agendas.

The formal Meeting of the Network of Chamber was made possible through the support of the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR), the European Union (EU), the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management (CDEMA) and the Barbados Government. Presentations were delivered by various Chambers as well as regional and international stakeholders  from the  UNISDR,  CDEMA,  the  Caribbean  Community  (CARICOM)  Secretariat,

Caribbean Export Development Agency (CEDA), the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID), the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

The Executive Director unanimously elected Ms. Lizra Fabien, Executive Director of the Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce as CARICHAM’s first Chairperson. They also elected Mr. Trevor Fearon, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce as the Vice Chair of CARICHAM.

CARICHAM is a platform designed to represent the Chambers and their Members at the regional and international levels in order to foster constructive partnerships. The four main pillars of engagement are:

• Advocacy and Membership Value Creation;
• Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR);
• Knowledge Sharing, and Best Practices;
• Transportation, Trade Facilitation and Promotio

The Sixteen (16) Chambers of Commerce Represented under CARICHAM are:

• Antigua and Barbuda Chamber of Commerce;
• Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry;
• Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry;
• Cámara de Comercio de la República de Cuba;
• Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce;
• Grenada Chamber of Industry and Commerce;
• Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry;
• Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie d’Haϊti;
• Jamaica Chamber of Commerce;
• Chambre de Commerce et d’ Industrie de la Martinique;
• St Kitts and Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce;
• St Vincent and the Grenadines Chamber of Industry and Commerce;
• Saint Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture;
• KKF Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Suriname);
• Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago;
• Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

You may place your comments by clicking here. Please note the deadline for comments is 15th May 2019.

Standard Number: DCRS 64: 201X

“These standards for energy efficient buildings reflect the unique energy requirements of tropical environments and will ultimately increase adoption rates of more effectual technologies for renewable energy and energy conservation,” commented the CEO of CROSQ, Mr. Deryck Omar. “The adoption of these codes will go a long way toward allowing our members to mitigate the impacts of a changing climate. It also demonstrates the importance of bringing quality measures into the region’s energy sector and the potential benefits that can accrue when that happens.” Read more…

 
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