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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 …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
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 …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
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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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
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 …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
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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by Conor King Devitt
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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by Conor King Devitt

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