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Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 16, 2021 (SKNIS): Paul Queeley, Director of the Department of Consumer Affairs, said that the power lies with consumers as they have a set of rights that are governed by the law that allows them to have the necessary information about goods and services while purchasing.One such right is the right to choose, as the consumer should be able to select from a range of products and services offered at competitive prices with an assurance of satisfactory quality.“You have the right to choose. You can shop around for the best product, the best price,” said Director Queeley…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 16, 2021 (SKNIS): Product labelling contains extremely useful information. However, it is often overlooked completely by some consumers while others may read but not fully understand the information provided on labels.On Wednesday’s (April 14, 2021) edition of the radio and television programme Working for You, officials from the Department of Consumer Affairs highlighted the value of labelling and implored customers to carefully read all labels when purchasing items.“Take your time and read the fine print,” said Trista Wattley-Stennett, Senior Consumer Affairs Officer. “You have to know exactly what you are consuming.Mrs. Wattley-Stennett said that companies present attractive pictures on…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 16, 2021 (SKNIS): A press release from Government House states that “all flags on Government Buildings and facilities will be flown at half-mast to mark the Funeral of His Royal Highness (HRH) The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The funeral of His Royal Highness takes place on Saturday, 17th April 2021. In an earlier press release from Government House, His Excellency The Governor-General Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton GCMG, CVO, QC, JP, LL. D said that he was advised by Buckingham Palace of the Passing of His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and Consort of Her Majesty…

CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS, April 16, 2021 (S.T.E.P.) — Director of the Skills Training Empowerment Programme (STEP), Mr Emile Greene and a team from the STEP head office in St. Kitts, spent most of the day Tuesday April 13 visiting and familiarising themselves with operations of businesses that are partnering with the STEP in the training of STEP interns. “The trip today really was two-folds,” explained Mr Greene. “The first objective was to visit a number of employers and their business places so that we can see and speak to STEP interns and the employers so we can get a feel of…

Given the advice of the Federal Ministry of Health, the Government of St. Kittsand Nevis – through the National Covid-19 Task Force – hereby advises that thetravel advisory originally issued on February 7, 2021 and extended once thusfar, has been further extended for an additional 30 days, and has been effectiveas of April 8, 2021. This advisory is intended for travellers from Brazil, theUnited Kingdom (UK) and South Africa. The decision to further extend the travel advisory comes as a result of theGovernment’s firm interest in continuing to protect our borders and the healthand wellness of our citizens and residents…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 15, 2021 (SKNIS): Director of the Department of Consumer Affairs, Paul Queeley, explained the role, functions, duties, and powers of the Department of Consumer Affairs during the popular radio and television show ‘Working for You’ on April 14. He said the “Consumer Affairs Department was established to inform educate and to empower consumers to protect themselves when conducting transitions in the marketplace. We are the only agency with the responsibility of consumer advocacy within the Federation and in light of this, the department has been given the mandate of ensuring that the rights of consumers are defended…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 15, 2021 (SKNIS): Consumers in St. Kitts and Nevis are strongly encouraged to be mindful when purchasing perishable items that are on sale with a drastically reduced price tag. On the April 14, 2021, edition of the radio and television programme Working for You, Paul Queeley, Director of the Department of Consumer Affairs said that there have been occasions when consumers have purchased an item on sale without realizing that it is about to expire. Mr. Queeley said that while this is legal since the expiration date has not passed as yet, companies have a responsibility…

Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) met in Special Emergency session on Thursday 15 April to discuss the situation in St Vincent and the Grenadines caused by the on-going volcanic eruptions of La Soufriere. They committed to continue providing extensive support to St Vincent and the Grenadines and pledged solidarity with that Member State as it strove to cope with the disaster. The volcano erupted on Friday 9 April and has been spewing ash and emitting pyroclastic flows. Dr the Honourable Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines briefed his colleague Leaders on the situation…

The Chamber of Industry and Commerce strongly endorses the Government policy of achieving vaccination of 70% of citizens and residents in our Federation in order to re-open the economy on October 1, 2021. The Chamber supports all members who are pursuing that objective by encouraging employees to be vaccinated and by organizing sensitization programs on site to facilitate employees and to accommodate a smoother vaccination process. The safety of employees and customers is paramount to each business. Maximum vaccination provides the best way of providing such protection. The private sector employs over 15,000 persons in St. Kitts-Nevis accounting for approximately…

Plastics are extremely useful in many ways and have been an important part of lives, but their production as well as disposal, pose a great threat to our environment. Think about every piece of plastic we touch in a single day: grocery bags, food containers, coffee cup lids, drink bottles, straws for juice boxes. They all find a way back into the environment because of improper disposals. Plastics may be convenient, but its success carries a steep price. Plastics have now become a waste nightmare and it is time for us to educate and present alternatives to this growing dilemma.…