As Barbadians cry out about the rising cost of living, a new advocacy group has joined the fight to ensure that consumer rights are protected.The Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN) was launched on Thursday, at the Bagnall’s Point Gallery, Pelican Village, St Michael, where Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Business Development, Sandra Husbands, announced that the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs of the Ministry of Energy and Business, is proposing the development of Barbados’ first Consumer Agenda for the period 2022 to 2030.BCEN’s Interim Executive Director Maureen Holder said the organisation was formed in the midst of repeated calls from Barbadians for a strong consumer advocacy body to represent their interests.
