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Are Jamaican Consumers Happy?

April 3rd, 2013

Recently The Gleaner revealed the results of a survey that proclaimed Mandeville as the happiest parish in Jamaica. Although touted as being happy because of its traditionally low crime rate and cool climate, the follow up interviews done by The Gleaner clearly showed that

Sales Gimmick or Bargain?

March 27th, 2013

Well I have certainly seen it all. I knew that the downturn in the economy would affect everyone including established businesses but it seems as if everyone is scrambling for a quick sale. They all declare that they have the best products and

Imported Tissue – Are doubts about its use wiped clean?

March 25th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer Something as elemental as selecting a brand of tissue has always struck me as a simple choice. I routinely chose the cheaper brand without much deliberation. After all, its basically the same product designed to fulfill a necessary

World Consumer Rights Day 2013

March 19th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer March 15, 2013 was celebrated in 250 countries as World Consumer Rights Day. The theme for this year was, Consumer Justice Now. I don’t remember paying less for anything I bought that day because that would have

How to use the Internet to save money

March 15th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer I know I have your attention as saving money is definitely a popular topic as the economy continues to squeeze consumers’ pockets dry. It has occurred to me that we must utilize everything to our disposal, including

April 1, 2013 – Are you ready for the onslaught of taxes?

March 13th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer As April 1st draws nearer I started thinking about how much deeper I was going to have to dig in my pockets. Some tax measures such as increased tax on phone cards were put into effect earlier

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