PM Holness says zero tolerance for price gouging during TS Melissa, Trade Order issued

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says a Trade Order has been issued to prevent price gouging during Tropical Storm Melissa.

The Order is in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Trade Act.

This order, which takes effect today, prohibits retailers from increasing the prices of essential goods, including food, water, medical supplies, personal care items, building materials, and emergency equipment for the duration of the declared period.

Violations of this order may attract penalties of up to one million dollars upon conviction before a Parish Court.

Prime Minister Holness noted that there will be zero tolerance for price gouging.

He said the Trade Order sends a clear message that no one should profit from a potential disaster.

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Prime Minister declares Jamaica a threatened area under Disaster Risk Management Act as TS Melissa approaches

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says a Trade Order has been issued to prevent price gouging during Tropical Storm Melissa.

The Order is in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Trade Act.

This order, which takes effect today, prohibits retailers from increasing the prices of essential goods, including food, water, medical supplies, personal care items, building materials, and emergency equipment for the duration of the declared period.

Violations of this order may attract penalties of up to one million dollars upon conviction before a Parish Court.

Prime Minister Holness noted that there will be zero tolerance for price gouging.

He said the Trade Order sends a clear message that no one should profit from a potential disaster.

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Environment Minister urges citizens to get updates on TS Melissa from official sources to avoid misinformation

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says a Trade Order has been issued to prevent price gouging during Tropical Storm Melissa.

The Order is in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Trade Act.

This order, which takes effect today, prohibits retailers from increasing the prices of essential goods, including food, water, medical supplies, personal care items, building materials, and emergency equipment for the duration of the declared period.

Violations of this order may attract penalties of up to one million dollars upon conviction before a Parish Court.

Prime Minister Holness noted that there will be zero tolerance for price gouging.

He said the Trade Order sends a clear message that no one should profit from a potential disaster.

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Though TS Melissa has drifted slightly from Jamaica, this may be short-lived – Principal Director of the Met Service, Evan Thompson

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says a Trade Order has been issued to prevent price gouging during Tropical Storm Melissa.

The Order is in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Trade Act.

This order, which takes effect today, prohibits retailers from increasing the prices of essential goods, including food, water, medical supplies, personal care items, building materials, and emergency equipment for the duration of the declared period.

Violations of this order may attract penalties of up to one million dollars upon conviction before a Parish Court.

Prime Minister Holness noted that there will be zero tolerance for price gouging.

He said the Trade Order sends a clear message that no one should profit from a potential disaster.

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Jamaica expected to begin experiencing impacts of Tropical Storm Melissa as early as tomorrow; rainfall expected to cover most of the island

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says a Trade Order has been issued to prevent price gouging during Tropical Storm Melissa.

The Order is in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Trade Act.

This order, which takes effect today, prohibits retailers from increasing the prices of essential goods, including food, water, medical supplies, personal care items, building materials, and emergency equipment for the duration of the declared period.

Violations of this order may attract penalties of up to one million dollars upon conviction before a Parish Court.

Prime Minister Holness noted that there will be zero tolerance for price gouging.

He said the Trade Order sends a clear message that no one should profit from a potential disaster.

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Local Government Minister says citizens can be assured of country’s capabilities of responding to Tropical Storm Melissa

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says a Trade Order has been issued to prevent price gouging during Tropical Storm Melissa.

The Order is in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Trade Act.

This order, which takes effect today, prohibits retailers from increasing the prices of essential goods, including food, water, medical supplies, personal care items, building materials, and emergency equipment for the duration of the declared period.

Violations of this order may attract penalties of up to one million dollars upon conviction before a Parish Court.

Prime Minister Holness noted that there will be zero tolerance for price gouging.

He said the Trade Order sends a clear message that no one should profit from a potential disaster.

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“It’s certainly not a time for panic, but it is the time for preparation” – Environment Minister on Tropical Storm Melissa

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says a Trade Order has been issued to prevent price gouging during Tropical Storm Melissa.

The Order is in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Trade Act.

This order, which takes effect today, prohibits retailers from increasing the prices of essential goods, including food, water, medical supplies, personal care items, building materials, and emergency equipment for the duration of the declared period.

Violations of this order may attract penalties of up to one million dollars upon conviction before a Parish Court.

Prime Minister Holness noted that there will be zero tolerance for price gouging.

He said the Trade Order sends a clear message that no one should profit from a potential disaster.

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St. Andrew West Rural MP condemns chopping death of woman in Rose Hill District, St. Andrew

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says a Trade Order has been issued to prevent price gouging during Tropical Storm Melissa.

The Order is in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Trade Act.

This order, which takes effect today, prohibits retailers from increasing the prices of essential goods, including food, water, medical supplies, personal care items, building materials, and emergency equipment for the duration of the declared period.

Violations of this order may attract penalties of up to one million dollars upon conviction before a Parish Court.

Prime Minister Holness noted that there will be zero tolerance for price gouging.

He said the Trade Order sends a clear message that no one should profit from a potential disaster.

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Farmers urged to coordinate with Area Agricultural Protection Units to prevent theft as Jamaica monitors Tropical Storm Melissa

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says a Trade Order has been issued to prevent price gouging during Tropical Storm Melissa.

The Order is in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Trade Act.

This order, which takes effect today, prohibits retailers from increasing the prices of essential goods, including food, water, medical supplies, personal care items, building materials, and emergency equipment for the duration of the declared period.

Violations of this order may attract penalties of up to one million dollars upon conviction before a Parish Court.

Prime Minister Holness noted that there will be zero tolerance for price gouging.

He said the Trade Order sends a clear message that no one should profit from a potential disaster.

Read More

Melissa moving very slowly across the Central Caribbean Sea; Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for Jamaica

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says a Trade Order has been issued to prevent price gouging during Tropical Storm Melissa.

The Order is in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Trade Act.

This order, which takes effect today, prohibits retailers from increasing the prices of essential goods, including food, water, medical supplies, personal care items, building materials, and emergency equipment for the duration of the declared period.

Violations of this order may attract penalties of up to one million dollars upon conviction before a Parish Court.

Prime Minister Holness noted that there will be zero tolerance for price gouging.

He said the Trade Order sends a clear message that no one should profit from a potential disaster.

Read More