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Is there Light at the end of the Tunnel for Consumers?

September 20th, 2013

I am diligently following in The Gleaner an emerging news story about a contract awarded to Azurest Cambridge Power by the Office of Utilities Regulation. According to the article, ‘A consortium of five firms will combine under the umbrella of Azurest Cambridge Power to construct

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

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

Beware Internet Scams!

September 3rd, 2013

Recently a friend excitedly told me of how she had received an email that informed her of a job offer in the United States. She was told she could earn thousands of dollars by simply clicking a link they had sent. I listened

Poor Customer Service Costs Companies!

August 31st, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer I strongly believe that many companies just don’t realize the importance of good customer service. Even if the product or service offered by the company is of good quality there is only so much poor service customers will allow

7 OF THE WORST THINGS TO DO WHILE SHOPPING!!!

August 30th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer Okay I admit it, I was caught in the back to school rush just like the droves of persons who hit the streets not only in Half Way Tree but Downtown as well. Click to read the full article

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