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Turnbull Proposes CPI to Combat Rising Living Costs

5/24/2025

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Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull is championing a Consumer Price Index (CPI) and an independent consumer protection authority to combat soaring living costs in the Virgin Islands. He calls for price caps on essential goods and greater pricing transparency, striving to shield residents from unfair pricing while simultaneously bolstering local businesses.

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Story summary

Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull is championing a Consumer Price Index (CPI) and an independent consumer protection authority to combat soaring living costs in the Virgin Islands. He calls for price caps on essential goods and greater pricing transparency, striving to shield residents from unfair pricing while simultaneously bolstering local businesses.