by Sharon Austin | Feb 28, 2024 | Top Stories
Acting Public Counsel in the Office of Public Counsel, Douglas Frederick is urging consumers to know their rights and to read the contracts and fine print before signing any document. (J. Bishop/BGIS) Know your rights! This is the strong message from Acting Public...
by Sharon Austin | Feb 9, 2024 | Top Stories
Minister of Energy and Business, Senator Lisa Cummins, speaking during a post-Cabinet press conference at the Ministry of Home Affairs today, while Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kerrie Symmonds, looks on. (GP) Government has reiterated its commitment...
by Joy-Ann Gill | Apr 24, 2020 | Top Stories
(Stock Photo) The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) is satisfied that Sobers Minimart, Shorey Village, St. Thomas has acted to correct a situation related to pricing at that establishment. The DCCA stated that on receiving a report regarding the...
by Joy-Ann Gill | Nov 29, 2019 | Ministry News
(Stock Photo) The Offices of Public Counsel and the Supervisor of Insolvency will host a breakfast lecture/discussion entitled: Demystifying Consumerism And Debt: Know Your Rights As A Consumer And How To Manage Your Debt next month. The free event takes...
by Joy-Ann Gill | Mar 18, 2019 | Top Stories
Government is ensuring the necessary infrastructure and legal framework are in place to empower consumers, who are key drivers of economic development, to engage in business practices that lead to purchasing items for consumption or smart products. This was emphasized...