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Executive Director’s Christmas Message 2018

28Dec2018

CPC Executive Director Christmas Message 2018 Christmas is a festive time of year, when we get together with family and friends in celebratory mode, and do lots of shopping. Since joining the Commission in September of this year, I have not only gained an appreciation for the i

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CPC Retail Exchange/Refund Campaign

20Dec2018

By Lavade Darling | Leave a comment

21st November 2018 PRESS RELEASE CPC RETAIL EXCHANGE/REFUND AND RECEIPT CAMPAIGN The Consumer Protection Commission is today embarking upon a consumer education campaign to sensitize retailers and local consumers alike, about two areas of major concern; store exc

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Shantell Hall

21Dec2017

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Good Day Mr. Darling. I trust that all is well with you. Please see copy of our testimonial below. “We had our package delivered to a shipping company who was giving us a hassle in trying to locate our merchandise. We then contacted Consumer Protection Commission. We provided for them all the n

21Dec2017

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I hope this may be useful - and again heartfelt gratitude from one of your newest fans! TESTIMONIAL Things had not been going well for me for some time but my world was recently turned upside down when I got some terrible treatment from a local bank. With no money and nowhere to turn, I tho

21Dec2017

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Dear Ms. Garland: I'm pleased to report that (name of company withheld) did deposit $450 into my account on Friday. Thank you very much for your efforts. I am very impressed with your effectiveness and if at all helpful, I would be glad to provide a formal reference or recommendation. Also note,

21Dec2017

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"My name is Roslyn Williams, and I want to say a personal thank you to Commissioner Morris and the wonderful team at Consumer Protection Commission for a job well done. During the month of August 2017, I went into an establishment to purchase uniform shirts for my son. He tried on the sample shir

05May2017

By Lavade Darling | 8 Comments

Going online lets you keep learning, connect with friends and family and play games. Just as you fasten your seat belt before driving, take precautions before using the Internet to be sure you are safe and secure. The first step is to STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Take safety measures, think about

23Mar2017

By Lavade Darling | 1 Comment

The Impact of Broadband on the National Development of The Bahamas – A Case for the Development and Adoption of a National Broadband Plan (Excerpted from Consumer Voice March 2017) The economic model of The Bahamas is broken and no longer sustainable. Tourism and Financial Ser

14Mar2017

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PRESS RELEASE WORLD CONSUMER RIGHTS DAY MARCH 15TH, 2017 THEME: BUILDING A DIGITAL WORLD CONSUMERS CAN TRUST Every year on 15th March the international community celebrates World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD). WCRD is an opportunity to promote the basic rights of all consumers, for

21Feb2017

By Lavade Darling | 13 Comments

The CPC through its Research Unit initiated and conducted a consumer banking survey between September and November 2016. The survey was vetted by Central Bank and placed on CPC’s Facebook Page – Consumer Protection Commission Bahamas. A total of 598 persons responded to the survey, 402 short

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Author Archive

Executive Director’s Christmas Message 2018

CPC Retail Exchange/Refund Campaign

Shantell Hall

Brian Evans

Andrew Hamilton

Roslyn Williams

Online Safety Tips for Older Adults

The Impact of Broadband on the National Development of The Bahamas

World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) 2017

CPC Consumer Banking Survey Results

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