To commemorate World Consumer Rights Day 2024, the Consumer Affairs Department (St. Kitts) is hosting a week of activities, until Mar. 15th. World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) will be observed on Friday March 15th, under the theme “Fair and responsible AI for Consumers.”

The day was introduced in 1983 by Consumer International, the global voice for consumer protection. The day is celebrated annually on March 15th, as a means of raising global awareness about consumer rights and needs.

Minister of Consumer Affairs, Dr. Denzil Douglas spoke of the theme and gave the business community assurance that the government is not attempting to down press any business:

As part of activities, the Department will host a Business Sensitization Seminar on Thursday March 14th, to simplify the Consumer Protection Bill 2023 which aims to make it easier for businesses to understand their obligations to consumers.