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Water Woes – Increase by N.W.C. hit consumers!

October 12th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer Although we live on an island surrounded by water, we always seem to be in a constant struggle to give everyone an adequate supply of the precious commodity. The abundance of rainfall we experience does nothing to relieve our problems. I remember once after a heavy downpour that [...]

Consumer Alert – Beware buying fake bus tickets!

October 6th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer Imagine that you are at the end of a long day and eagerly await your arrival home where you can relax and de-stress. Then when you board the bus that will carry you to your destination and present the ticket that you thought that you legitimately bought only [...]

Good Sales Gimmick or Harassment?

October 1st, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer I love the idea of forming good relationships between consumers and retailers. It is important that consumers feel as if their business is valued as they will be more inclined to visit stores when they are remembered and given special attention. In this strained financial environment, keeping your [...]

Is it really ‘free’?

September 17th, 2013

There is an old Jamaican proverb that says, ‘Anyting free nuh good’. In essence this means that no one gives anything away if it is of value. In this difficult economy most companies are hardly in a position to offer anything free to their customers. However, despite this some companies still try to offer promotions. [...]

Should you buy ‘pirated’ movies/music?

September 10th, 2013

They are a common sight on Jamaican streets as they walk through the plazas. They often have stacks of CDs and DVDs spread on a tarpaulin or in a backpack. Who are they? They are street vendors who sell copied or ‘pirated’ versions of original movies and music. Their prices are affordable as you can [...]

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 [...]

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