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Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs revamps website
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, or DCCA, launched its newly redesigned website pages, aimed at providing visitors with a seamless and intuitive browsing experience. The revamped homepage, coupled with a new complaint management webpage is meant to enhance user accessibility and engagement. The updated homepage features a streamlined, function-driven layout and improved navigation […]
Hawai‘i Fixed Broadband Speeds Up in 2019
Both reports are based upon an analysis of Hawai‘i data obtained from consumer-initiated wireline speed tests taken using Speedtest.
DCCA Launches ‘BusinessCheck’ Campaign
The Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumers Affairs (DCCA) has begun airing a public service announcement (PSA) to highlight the BusinessCheck website.
State Warns of Unofficial Annual Business Report Solicitations
The state DCCA Business Registration Division (BREG) is once again warning local businesses and the public about unofficial solicitations being sent out.
DCCA Seeking Applicants for State Boards
DCCA is looking for dedicated and qualified volunteers to fill current and upcoming vacancies on boards, commissions and committees across the state.
Andrew Kurata Appointed as Captive Insurance Administrator
Hawai‘i Insurance Commissioner Gordon Ito announced the appointment of Andrew Kurata as deputy commissioner and captive insurance administrator.
Real Estate Commission to Hold Meetings & Consultations in Hilo
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs announces that the state’s Real Estate Commission will convene its standing committee meetings
State Warns of Unofficial Annual Business Report Solicitations
(DCCA) Business Registration Division (BREG) is warning local businesses and the public about unofficial solicitations being sent out by Workplace Compliance Services.
Telephone Scam Targeting Chinese-American Community
The State of Hawai‘i Office of Consumer Protection announces that it is warning consumers of a new telephone scam.
Big Island Investor Loses $50,000 in Scam
The DCCA commissioner of securities issued a Preliminary Order to Cease and Desist and Notice of Right to Request a Hearing against Nathan McCotter for violating state securities law.
Consumers Holding Island Air Tickets Should Seek Refunds Immediately
Hawaiʻi consumers who purchased unused Island Air travel tickets by credit or debit card are urged to contact their credit or debit card providers to seek refunds
MyPVL Provides Online License Renewal for Various Professionals
During the current renew-online cycle, architects, land surveyors, landscape architects, and professional engineers can use the online tool.
DCCA Insurance Division Releases Premium Comparisons
The Insurance Division released the resources to assist consumers in combing through various insurance premiums.
DCCA: Insurance Certificate Submittal System Upgrades
Insurance agents can now submit contractor and pest control operator general liability and workers compensation insurance certificate information online with the updated feature.
DCCA, County Bring Business Support to Kona
Business Action Center Days will be hosted once a month at the West Hawai’i Civic Center between Oct. 22 and Feb. 11.
DCCA: Annual Business Reports Due
Businesses are being reminded by the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ Business Registration Division to file their annual business renewal reports.
DCCA Releases 2016 ACA Rates
The rates are expected to affect 34,000 individuals currently purchasing health insurance on their own through the ACA marketplace.
DCCA Seeks Teams for LifeSmarts Competition
Registration for the 2015-2016 LifeSmarts Competition is now open.
DCCA Disciplinary Actions for August
The State of Hawai’i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs has released disciplinary actions against three Big Island professionals for the month of August.
DCCA to Hold Public Meetings on Oceanic Transfer
Two public meetings will be held next week to get feedback on Time Warner Cable’s proposed transfer of control of Oceanic TWC to Charter Communications.