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Gas Prices Continue to Rise – How can consumers cope?

May 6th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer I know what you are thinking why am I again referring to gas prices? Well for one it seems as if each month I buy less gas for the same amount of money. Surviving on less is nothing new to Jamaican consumers but it has become an ever [...]

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 some people felt happy but did not attribute this solely to [...]

5 Ways to Make Money at a Home Business

March 6th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer The job situation in Jamaica has always been difficult often thousands of persons show up for limited positions and too many of our bright young minds remain unemployed. Although the government has several programmes including The Jamaica Employ, that are designed to combat this problem there is no [...]

Jamaica celebrates 50 years but can consumers celebrate?

June 13th, 2012

On August 6, 1962, Jamaica celebrated a momentous occasion as they stepped away from the shadow of the British regime and established an independent nation. There was a heightened sense of liberation and hope for the future of this new nation. There were ideals that highlighted the innovative and creative spirit of a strong people. [...]

Budget cuts send consumers bleeding!

June 3rd, 2012

Okay first I was resigned to pay more because of the measures announced in the new budget. It seemed we were all going to face rough times but we were forging ahead with a plan. It may have not been a plan I liked with but it was a plan that seemed to have been [...]

How will the new tax measures affect you?

May 27th, 2012

There are two constants in life, death and taxes. So even if you are able to avoid one usually you are hit with the other. The recent budget presentations were avidly watched on television screens and listened to on radios across the island. Of special interest was the feeling of many that the private sector [...]

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