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Gloria Williams

25Feb2020

Dear Mr. Darling: Though you are on holiday this week, I say 'thank you', and to Ms. Garland who followed up to your efforts, alerting me to go to Solomon's Supercenter, exchange the TV or obtain a refund. Today, Wednesday, the exchange was accomplished, after notifying Ms. Garland of going to

29Jan2020

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THE SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAG BAN WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU? The Environmental Protection (Control of Plastic Pollution) Act, 2019 came into effect on 1st January 2020 and since that time has been the subject of much public debate within The Bahamas. The Facts What does thi

29Jan2020

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We would like to express our gratitude to CPC Bahamas for the assistance we received in resolving an issue with a Bahamian businessman whom we felt had been unfair in his dealings with us. Upon presentation of our facts, within 3 days, CPC Bahamas reps contacted us and then the person in question

13Jan2020

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I purchased a refrigerator from a well-known company in June of 2019. Four weeks after the refrigerator was delivered I noticed water settling along the door of the freezer section, and dripping from the area at the back under the light. I contacted the company, but it took several more phone calls

30Dec2019

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With the January 1st 2020 plastic ban just days away, local consumers should take note of the following tips: Come January 1, 2020 businesses will not be able to import any of the forbidden items into the country. Businesses will charge customers between $0.25 to $1.00 for plastic bags. This

20Dec2019

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The Consumer Protection Commission invites you to attend a consumer symposium, 'Consumers, Do You Know Your Rights?' Tuesday, 28th January 2020, Franklyn Wilson Auditorium, University of The Bahamas.

14Nov2019

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BPL Press Statement

14Nov2019

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PRESS RELEASE CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION Nassau, The Bahamas, 23 October 2019: The Consumer Protection Act, 2006 makes provisions for the greater protection of consumers. The legislation seeks to provide remedy to consu

07Oct2019

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Plastic Bag Levy Warning for Bahamian Consumers

Consumers have been warned that Bahamian businesses will be required to charge them a minimum 25 cents per bag for using single-use plastic bags from January 1, 2020. The levy is mandatory under Section 8 of the Environmental Protection (Control of Plastic Pollution) Bill 2019. The Bill was

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Chairman Christmas Message 2018

28Dec2018

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AS we look back over the year that was, 2018, it was indeed transformative one for us at the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC). It is appropriate then, that we reflect on our past challenges and successes, as we look with anticipation to more advancements in the field of consumer protection in th

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Gloria Williams

CPC Release on Plastic Bags

Thank you CPC Bahamas

Ivy M. Bowe

Plastic Ban Consumer Tips

2020 Consumer Symposium

BPL Press Statement – 6th November, 2019

CPC Press Release – 23rd October, 2019

Plastic Bag Levy Warning for Bahamian Consumers

Chairman Christmas Message 2018

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