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Will you buy the new Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel?

July 14th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer It’s a fact that escalating gas prices have several consumers seeing ‘red’. The fuel also seems to be gone as soon as you fill up your tank causing more frustration. Many of the emissions caused by vehicles are also a concern for environmentalists who assert that this is [...]

How does the dollar’s slide affect consumers?

July 10th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer Once upon a time not so long ago, five Jamaican dollars could buy one American dollar. Of course, American dollars were not in an abundant supply but the possibility existed that if you could find them then you could buy it at that exchange rate. Years have passed [...]

7 Minutes or it’s Free – My suggestions on improving Customer Wait Times.

July 8th, 2013

I am a very active person so the worst punishment for me is to stand for long periods in a line. So when I have to do any transactions that involve long wait times, I plan ahead. In fact, I have seen people look at me with an incredulous look on their faces as I [...]

Sizzling Summer Deals

July 4th, 2013

If anyone is in doubt that summer is here the intense heat we are currently experiencing is certainly an indication. The ‘heat’ is on in various ways as expenses turn the heat on consumers’ pockets. Although consumers are faced with a number of expenses this time of year this does not mean it’s all bad [...]

Should bus fares be increased?

June 21st, 2013

I know this is a topic that a lot of Jamaicans are passionate about and they are always eager to vent their feelings about the local transportation system. Many persons I spoke to lamented the challenges inherent in taking buses, such as long wait times and overcrowded conditions on the buses. They insist that the [...]

The Telecommunication battle rages on!

June 20th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer I knew it would be an interesting development when the cellular rates started to fall. I believe that having competition effectively ensures that the consumers best interest is given priority. So I celebrated as I heard each company pledge to lower their costs. The company that fired the [...]

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