News Releases

RELEASE: DCCA DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS (Through June 2020)

Posted on Jul 23, 2020 in News Releases, OAH

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2020 DCCA DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS (Through June 2020) HONOLULU – The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) and the state Boards and Commissions released a summary of disciplinary actions through ...
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RELEASE: STATE WARNS OF NEW SCAM TARGETING LICENSEES

Posted on Jul 22, 2020 in Main, News Releases

 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2020 STATE WARNS OF NEW SCAM TARGETING LICENSEES HONOLULU — The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) is warning its licensees and the general public of scammers posing as state officials to intimidate ...
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RELEASE: HAWAII’S FRAUD PREVENTION AND RESOURCE GUIDE, EDITION 3: KEEPING HAWAII SAFE FROM CRIME

Posted on Jul 20, 2020 in News Releases

DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CLARE E. CONNORS ATTORNEY GENERAL CATHERINE AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS CAROLINE CADIRAO DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING For Immediate Release News Release 2020-74 July 20, 2020 HAWAII’S FRAUD PREVENTION AND RESOURCE GUIDE, EDITION 3: KEEPING HAWAII SAFE FROM CRIME HONOLULU – The Department of the Attorney ...
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RELEASE: THIRD QUARTER HAWAII ANNUAL BUSINESS REPORTS DUE

Posted on Jul 1, 2020 in News Releases

 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR TY Y. NOHARA SECURITIES COMMISSIONER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2020 Third Quarter Hawaii Annual Business Reports Due HONOLULU — The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ (DCCA) Business Registration Division (BREG) reminds businesses to file their annual business ...
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RELEASE: STATE WARNS OF UNOFFICIAL ANNUAL BUSINESS REPORT SOLICITATIONS

Posted on Jun 3, 2020 in BREG, News Releases

 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS  DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR TY Y. NOHARA SECURITIES COMMISSIONER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2020 State Warns of Unofficial Annual Business Report Solicitations HONOLULU — The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Business Registration Division (BREG) is repeating its warning to local ...
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RELEASE: HAWAII LIFESMARTS PROGRAM RECEIVES TOP NATIONAL HONOR

Posted on May 22, 2020 in News Releases

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR TY Y. NOHARA SECURITIES COMMISSIONER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2020 Hawaii LifeSmarts Program Receives Top National Honor HONOLULU — The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) proudly announces that the National Consumers League named Theresa Kong Kee ...
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RELEASE: OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION ANNOUNCES $550M SETTLEMENT WITH NATION’S LARGEST SUBPRIME AUTO FINANCING COMPANY

Posted on May 19, 2020 in News Releases, OCP

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR STEPHEN H. LEVINS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2020 OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION ANNOUNCES $550M SETTLEMENT WITH NATION’S LARGEST SUBPRIME AUTO FINANCING COMPANY HONOLULU – The State of Hawaii through ...
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RELEASE: JUNE 30 LICENSE RENEWAL DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JULY 31, 2020

Posted on May 7, 2020 in News Releases, PVL

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS Professional and Vocational Licensing Division DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR CHARLENE TAMANAHA LICENSING ADMINISTRATOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2020 JUNE 30 LICENSE RENEWAL DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JULY 31, 2020 HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Professional and Vocational Licensing ...
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RELEASE: STATE PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR DENTAL PROFESSIONALS DURING COVID-19

Posted on May 2, 2020 in News Releases, PVL

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR CHARLENE TAMANAHA LICENSING ADMINISTRATOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2020 STATE PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR DENTAL PROFESSIONALS DURING COVID-19 HONOLULU – The Board of Dentistry is providing answers to the following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to assist ...
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RELEASE: Online Licensing Applications Now Accepted at MyPVL

Posted on Apr 28, 2020 in News Releases, PVL

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS Professional and Vocational Licensing Division DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR CHARLENE TAMANAHA LICENSING ADMINISTRATOR   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2020 Online Licensing Applications Now Accepted at MyPVL HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Professional and Vocational Licensing Division (PVL) ...
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