The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Foreign Investment and Diaspora Affairs, through the Department of Consumer Affairs, is pleased to announce the launch of its Consumer Affairs Art Competition, under the theme “Know Your Rights. Be a Smart Consumer.”

The competition is open to students in Forms 3 to 5 at secondary schools throughout Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The initiative seeks to encourage young people to learn about consumer rights and responsibilities and to use their creativity to communicate the importance of being informed and responsible consumers.

Consumers make purchasing decisions every day, making consumer awareness and education important skills from an early age. Through this competition, students are encouraged to explore the concept of consumer protection and express their understanding through original artwork.

The Department of Consumer Affairs will provide materials to secondary schools via email to assist them in developing their understanding of consumer protection and the competition theme.
Students will compete for first, second, and third-place prizes, while the top three schools will each receive a trophy in recognition of their students’ participation and achievement.

In addition, the first, second, and third-place artwork will have the opportunity to be featured on future Department of Consumer Affairs paraphernalia and will also be showcased through the Department’s social media platforms.

The Ministry encourages principals, teachers, parents, and guardians to support eligible students in participating in this initiative and to use the opportunity to promote greater awareness of consumer rights among young people.

The Department of Consumer Affairs looks forward to seeing the creativity and perspectives of students from across Saint Vincent and the Grenadines as they demonstrate what it means to:
“Know Your Rights. Be a Smart Consumer.”

For further information on the competition, interested schools and students are encouraged to contact the Department of Consumer Affairs at telephone number 784-456-1111 ext. 5089.

SOURCE: Agency For Public Information (API)