Government legislators reversed course this week on their previous plan to establish a Trade Commission as a statutory body in place of the existing Trade Department. The commission, which was …
November 3, 2023
August 16, 2019
HOA mulls Trade Commission Act
The Virgin Islands Trade Commission Act, which sets out a framework needed to complement the proposed Consumer Protection Act, was sent to a select committee in the House of Assembly …
August 2, 2019
Consumer bill moves to select committee
The proposed Consumer Protection Act 2019 moved to a select committee in the House of Assembly last Thursday after a first and second reading of the bill. Members of the …
July 11, 2019
Government seeks input on consumer protection bill
The government is holding a series of meetings with business owners and the wider community to gain input in preparation for the second and third readings of the Consumer Protection …
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May 27, 2019
Premier introduces six bills
Premier Andrew Fahie introduced six bills on Friday in the House of Assembly, including the long-awaited Consumer Protection Act. He also introduced the Immigration Passport (Amendment) Act as part of …
October 4, 2018
Legislators squabble over consumer protection delay
Virgin Islands residents hoping for additional consumer protection safeguards this hurricane season are likely to be disappointed as House of Assembly members squabble about who is to blame for the …
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May 7, 2018
Consumer protection policy passes through Cabinet
Cabinet has approved a consumer protection policy framework that will now move to the Attorney General’s Chambers to be worked into potential legislation, according to Marlon Penn, the junior minister …
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