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World Consumer Rights Day-Wednesday March 15th, 2017
World Consumer Rights Day-Wednesday March 15th, 2017
Monday March 13th 2017 ? (TBD) ? Radio Talk Show ?Posting on all our Media sites WEB and Facebook (Message from Chairman for posting ? for World Consumer Rights Day...
Roberts pleased with Christmas week sales, but notes consumer budget constraints
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Super Value's principal stated yesterday that despite a "disappointing" lead-up to Christmas, he had "no complaints" about Christmas week sales, though it was notable that significant "carrybacks" suggested customers wanted more than they could afford. Rupert Robert told Eyewitness News: "We were happy with the sales. We were busy but disappointed with the [...]
Consumer Affairs gives to Good Samaritan Home for the Aged
The Ministry of Economic Affairs made a presentation of grocery items to Ms. Ewing (in pink) on behalf of the Good Samaritan Home for the Aged, November 24, 2023 at the Consumer Affairs Department's office on Tonique Williams Darling Highway (next to Sunburst Paint).
St. John's College students receive tutorial from the Executive Director of Consumer Affairs
St. John's College students receive tutorial from the Executive Director of Consumer Affairs
Executive Director of Consumer Affairs, Sharmie Farrington paid a courtesy call on the Business class of St. John's College and spoke with the commerce students.
Consumer welfare unit- New fax and hotline numbers
Consumer welfare unit- New fax and hotline numbers
Two men are arrested amid fears soldiers and police officers were the targets of a new plot - orchestrated from Syria.
Central Bank issues alert over consumer loan scam
Central Bank issues alert over consumer loan scam
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Central Bank is cautioning the public to avoid falling victim to fake internet ads and social media posts offering loans and other financial services purportedly from the Central Bank of The Bahamas. The regulator, in a notice on the consumer loan alert scam, warned that links associated with these posts should [...]
Economic Affairs Minister says its difficult for government to impact consumer prices
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Economic Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said yesterday that in the absence of the total expansion of price control, it is difficult for the government to impact consumer prices. Halkitis acknowledged that the high cost of goods is a vexing issue, with the government having undertaken several initiatives to address the situation. "That's a [...]
PM Davis: Proposed Consumer Protection Bill is “a modern legislative framework to protect Bahamian consumers," particularly "the vulnerable among us"
During his Contribution in the House of Assembly, on November 1, 2023, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis said that the Consumer Protection Bill (2023) will put in place “a modern legislative framework to protect Bahamian consumers."
Consumer prices up slightly in July
Consumer prices up slightly in July
In July the country's inflation rate increased by 0.6 percent when compared to June the Bahamas National Statistical Institute explained in its most recent Consumer Price Index for the month of July.
Consumer Price Index for June showed tapering increase
The Bahamas National Statistical Institute (BNSI) released its Consumer Price Index (CPI) for June 2023 revealing that the monthly inflation rate in The Bahamas, which represents the overall change in prices, for 2023 increased by 0.1 percent when compared to May 2023.