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Water Woes – How to prepare for the dry season!

January 22nd, 2020

Clear beautiful skies with no clouds in sight are usually a part of a description of an idyllic island setting, however there is one negative aspect of this scenario and it is the lack of rain. Although our Northern neighbours are experiencing winter right now

Plastic Ban – how has it been affecting consumers?

January 22nd, 2020

It’s been a year since the Government of Jamaica instituted the law that bans the use, importation, manufacture of specific categories of single use plastic bags and plastic drinking straws. There is also a ban on the importation of expanded foam (Styrofoam). Anyone who drives

Free Flow phone offer scam – Consumers beware!

January 17th, 2020

Do you have an old phone and are yearning to replace it with a newer model? What about a brand new Samsung S10 or an iPhone X? What if you don’t have enough funds? Well if you are worrying about the funds needed to make

Financial Freedom in 2020!

January 9th, 2020

People look to any new year with a certain amount of optimism. Truthfully 2019 had not been a year that necessarily was great for everyone so there is a marked enthusiasm in getting a chance to correct the financial mistakes that might have been

Financial lessons learnt in 2019!

January 1st, 2020

It seems unreal that 2019 is over. This year I have had my share of positive and negative experiences. I am sure that I am not alone in reflecting on the past twelve months and looking forward to how I can make the most

How to get rid of pests on a budget!

December 25th, 2019

No one likes pests in their home. Whether it’s vermin or insect the thought of sharing the space where you call home with uninvited pests make home owners check for the best way to get rid of them as soon as possible, Unfortunately the pest

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