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The Consumer Affairs Commission continues in its mandate to protect consumers!

December 3rd, 2014

Do you know the function of the Consumer Affairs Commission? The persons I asked about its role were only able to mutter vague expressions of a commission that specialized in consumer protection. However, they were unable to itemize how the agency protects consumers and the extent

Do consumers really benefit from ‘Black Friday’ in Jamaica?

November 29th, 2014

I had eagerly awaited the much advertised, ‘Black Friday’ sales. Even though we are really copying our American counterparts, I was still excited to see what would be on the table this year. Since I was in the middle of a home renovation, my first

How to save when buying gifts!

November 25th, 2014

The best thing about shopping for gifts, is the thought of how the person receiving the gift will respond. The worst thing though about buying gifts, is that the funds are often not enough to purchase the desired gift. Of course with proper planning, a budget

Be safe while shopping!

November 22nd, 2014

During a busy shopping session, I was accosted by a man who claimed to have been ‘watching’ my car and who demanded payment. I was nervous but I firmly told him I had no spare change then promised faithfully to return and pay on my

Natural Juices – a healthy alternative!

November 19th, 2014

I have tried a variety of juices both natural and artificial. With the exception of water, a cold glass of juice is without question the best way to cool down after a long hot day. I even invested in a quality food processor so that

Save as you spend!

November 15th, 2014

We are fast approaching the ‘silly season’,where consumers are besieged with the constant demand to ‘shop til they drop’. The truth is that even if there are bargains, there is no guarantee that the same item could not have been bought somewhere else at a

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