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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

The Telecommunication battle rages on!

June 20th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer I knew it would be an interesting development when the cellular rates started to fall. I believe that having competition effectively ensures that the consumers best interest is given priority. So I celebrated as I heard each

How to plan a graduation party on a budget!

June 19th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer Let’s face it, times are so hard that a lot of things we previously enjoyed doing have taken a backseat. This includes having lavish parties for our loved ones. As a result, a number of people have had

Should you buy at Customs Auctions?

June 17th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer In this cash strapped economy, consumers are hard pressed to find extra funds. In fact, there are many who lament that their paycheque is not adequate enough for their basic needs. Despite this consumers still battle through to find

How to Buy Gifts on a Budget!

June 14th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer I have always loved buying gifts for others regardless of the occasion. Due to recent financial constraints however, the joy of buying gifts has somewhat lessened. There are many special days marked on the calendar in which it

Smoking cigarettes – Watching your money go up in smoke!

June 12th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer As a concerned consumer there is one product that really grabs my attention and that is the cigarette. I have never bought a cigarette, but that does not mean I have never smoked. That’s because even though someone else

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