Local NewsNews BCEN, BARNUFO announce resolution on fish weight concerns by Barbados Today 02/12/2023 written by Barbados Today Updated by Desmond Brown 02/12/2023 2 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 399 The Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN) and the Barbados National Union of Fisherfolk Organizations (BARNUFO) issued the following joint press statement on Saturday, announcing a resolution on fish weight concerns: The Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN) and the Barbados National Union of Fisherfolk Organizations (BARNUFO) convened in a collaborative meeting on November 23, to address the growing concerns raised by consumers regarding discrepancies in fish weight and pricing. Officers from the Fisheries Division were also in attendance. The discussions focused on finding common ground to ensure consumer satisfaction and fairness in transactions involving the sale and purchase of fish. After thorough and constructive dialogue, both parties are pleased to announce that a meeting of minds has been achieved, leading to a mutual understanding of the issues at hand. The BCEN and BARNUFO have collaboratively developed a set of initiatives and guidelines aimed at addressing and rectifying the concerns raised by frustrated consumers. Key Points/Guidelines Coming Out of the Meeting: Transparent Weighing Practices: BARNUFO commits to implementing transparent weighing practices across all member vendors to ensure accuracy and fairness in the determination of fish weights. Consumer Education Campaign: BCEN and BARNUFO will collaborate on an extensive consumer education campaign to inform the public about fair market practices, understanding fish weights, and their rights as consumers. Quality Assurance Measures: BARNUFO in collaboration with the Barbados National Standards Institution (BNSI) and the Markets Division will establish and enforce quality assurance measures to guarantee that consumers receive fish of the specified weight and quality, as advertised. Open Communication Channels: Both parties recognize the importance of maintaining open communication channels and the importance of clear communication during the sale and purchase of fish. BCEN and BARNUFO will establish from time to time a forum for ongoing discussions to address emerging concerns and foster a continuous dialogue between consumers and fish vendors. Training and Capacity Building: Both parties commit to working collaboratively on delivering training and capacity building initiatives in partnership with the Fisheries Division. In a joint statement, representatives from BCEN and BARNUFO expressed their commitment to working together to ensure a fair and transparent marketplace for consumers while supporting the livelihoods of fish vendors. You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition GUYANA: Body of child found after gold mine collapses Barbadians asked to help with return tickets for Haitians “We believe that this collaborative effort with BARNUFO will significantly contribute to building trust between consumers and fish vendors. Transparent practices and ongoing communication are crucial for the integrity of the fish markets,” Executive Director of BCEN Maureen Holder said. President of BARNUFO Vernel Nicholls said: “We are committed to implementing the agreed-upon measures to address the concerns raised by consumers. We believe that these initiatives will not only enhance consumer confidence but also contribute to the overall improvement of service in the fish markets in Barbados and enhance the operations of fish vendors.” Both BCEN and BARNUFO appreciated the engagement to resolve the matter and are confident that the proposed initiatives will auger well for consumers and fish vendors across Barbados. (PR) Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like PM targets cutting-edge medical tech to fix healthcare 19/02/2025 ‘Living lab’ launches to drive biotech innovation 19/02/2025 Retiree on remand after beating drinking partner with pipe 19/02/2025