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How will the new tax measures affect you?

May 27th, 2012

There are two constants in life, death and taxes. So even if you are able to avoid one usually you are hit with the other. The recent budget presentations were avidly watched on television screens and listened to on radios across the island. Of special interest was the feeling of many that the private sector [...]

Stay Local! Support Jamaican attractions!

May 11th, 2012

As I have stated before on this blog it is very important to support our national brand. One of the many things that make Jamaica distinctive is its unbelievable natural attractions. There is no doubt that some Jamaicans have a vague idea of what is offered but not many have explored staying local as an [...]

Is Buying Jamaica a realistic option?

May 2nd, 2012

We have all heard the mantra, ‘Buy Jamaican’ but is it a viable option? Well let’s take a closer look at the Jamaican marketplace. Recently I overheard two shoppers discussing how they wanted to purchase local products but they found that the imported items were sold at a lower cost. They were adamant that this [...]

Consumer Rights

April 20th, 2012

Do you know your rights? Consumers often do not realize that they have a lot of power. The sales of goods and services depend on a steady stream of customers. So without consumers there would be no business. If a product or service leaves consumers unsatisfied they have the right to demand better service. What [...]

Jamaica – Land of wood and no water?

April 14th, 2012

Okay I am officially confused. Why do we have such problems maintaining a steady supply of water? Once again, the land of wood and water is suffering from a lack of water especially in the Kingston area. N.W.C Corporate Public Relations Manager, Charles Buchanan, said the dry season which began in December, is affecting about [...]

Is the new Lime offer of 4G enough to lure customers?

April 13th, 2012

Since Claro is now officially defunct there are a lot of customers who are now forced to switch to a new network. They now have only two choices, Lime or Digicel. As both telecommunication companies want the most customers they have unfolded various campaigns in the media. Recently Lime has rolled out plans for 4G [...]

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