NCA President Cautions Consumers: ‘Don’t Go Shopping ‘Til You Drop!’

“Don’t go shopping ’til you drop,” is the National Consumers Association (NCA) President’s advice amid extended opening hours for businesses to facilitate Christmas shopping. Dr. Thecla Fitz-Lewis thanked and commended the business community for the shopping hours extension, considering that consumers work flexible hours. Fitz-Lewis noted that some people work morning shifts, night shifts, and other times. As a result, the NCA President told St. Lucia Times that the extended business operating hours would facilitate the workers. Nevertheless, Fitz-Lewis advised citizens to spend what is necessary. “Do not just spend because it’s Christmas, and don’t go shopping ’til you drop. It doesn’t make sense,” she stated. The NCA official advised buying necessary things, including gifts for the family. However, she observed that sometimes consumers go on a rampage. “And after Christmas, when the guava season hits, everybody begins to complain. They blame the government. They blame everyone else except their unrestrained habits,” Fitz-Lewis declared. She said consumers have a choice and must act wisely. The Saint Lucia Government has approved the following extended shopping hours: Various Businesses Friday 15 to Saturday 23 December 2023 Until 9:00 PM Wednesday 27 to Friday 29 December 2023 Until 9:00 PM Malls Only Friday...