The V.I. Dept. of Licensing and Consumer Affairs is urging merchants in the Virgin Islands to submit their first monthly Hurricane Price List for the 2023 hurricane season by June 1. Each year, with the onset of the hurricane season, DLCA requires businesses to submit an official price list of all goods, merchandise, and services available to the public. This mandatory provision, established by law, serves as a consumer protection measure to prevent speculative practices concerning essential goods and services required during emergencies. Businesses are required to submit an updated price list by the first day of each month until November 30. If prices remain unchanged, or if no new products or services have been added, businesses can submit a certified letter affirming the validity of the previous prices. DLCA Commissioner Richard Evangelista…
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Hurricane Fiona struck Puerto Rico's southwest coast on Sunday — two days ahead of the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Maria's destruction on the island commonwealth — bringing with it strong winds...
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Governor Albert Bryan along with VITEMA and WAPA representatives on Sunday provided an update to the public on the impacts of Hurricane Fiona (a tropical storm at the time), which is moving away from ...
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Last updated at 10:54 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. United Airlines and Spirit Airlines have cancelled all flights to and from the U.S. Virgin Islands, joining local carriers that have canceled f...
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