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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

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

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

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

Is a Smoke free Jamaica possible?

April 12th, 2012

I remember reading the back of a cigarette carton and wondering how a product that ‘may cause cancer’ had become so popular. Although I have never tried smoking, those who do smoke describe an euphoric feeling that makes it difficult to quit despite

Tips for buying Appliances

April 9th, 2012

If you are like me, often you simply purchase appliances based on brand names and/or the price tag. I learnt the hard way that there are many other things to consider when considering what type of appliance to buy. Let me share some tips

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