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Jamaica – Land of wood and no water?

April 14th, 2012

Okay I am officially confused. Why do we have such problems maintaining a steady supply of water? Once again, the land of wood and water is suffering from a lack of water especially in the Kingston area. N.W.C Corporate Public Relations Manager, Charles Buchanan, said the dry season which began in December, is affecting about [...]

Is a Smoke free Jamaica possible?

April 12th, 2012

I remember reading the back of a cigarette carton and wondering how a product that ‘may cause cancer’ had become so popular. Although I have never tried smoking, those who do smoke describe an euphoric feeling that makes it difficult to quit despite the health risk. However, smoking has certainly become a part of our [...]

Consumer – Beware of E-mail Scams

March 26th, 2012

You are sitting at your computer when you see that you have an email. When you check the email address you notice it is from one of your contacts so you open the email and to your surprise your friend is asking for money. What should you do? Well this has happened to quite a [...]

The ‘Super’ Survey

January 13th, 2012

Did you know that the Consumer Affairs Commission (C.A.C) can help you with finding deals? How? By conducting and publishing the results of surveys of several items sold at supermarkets in the Corporate Area and St. Ann. The most current results can be found in sections C of The Gleaner dated January 12,2012. The selected [...]

How to make a successful budget.

December 28th, 2011

Although shopping during this season might be attractive, it is important to remember that it takes a short time to sink into debt and a long time to climb out. Credit card or hire purchase payments can take a heavy chunk out of your salary so it is wise to count your costs before you [...]

7 Tips for Safe Shopping

December 14th, 2011

Although the Christmas season is traditionally associated with good cheer and well wishers, it unfortunately also has been linked to an increase in crime. The increased activity of consumers make them easy prey for those who want to steal their hard earned cash. Here are 7 tips to ensure that you remain safe during this [...]

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