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It’s not business as usual in Jamaica!

March 31st, 2020

So it’s been a very unusual time for everyone around the world. Our daily routine has been severely disrupted by quarantines and lock downs. Schools have been closed, examinations either cancelled or postponed and a number of businesses have also closed their doors or have reduced their hours. These actions have been taken not just [...]

How to be safe at an ABM!

December 16th, 2019

Everybody talks about how to be safe while shopping and in fact I have written about safety tips while using ABM (Automated Banking Machines). However imagine my dismay when I saw several consumers doing what could potentially result in dangerous situations. As I stood in line waiting for my turn at the ABM on Constant [...]

Stay safe while you shop!

August 15th, 2017

A number of people are shopping this time of year as they prepare for back to school. Summer deals also tempt consumers and provide an opportunity to save money. However, it is important to be careful while shopping though since there are dangers as you shop during the summer season. Tips for staying safe I [...]

Are you a safe shopper?

July 27th, 2010

‘Desperate times call for desperate measures’. Now, I don’t know who coined that phrase but it has certainly proved true in these harsh economic times. So now when you shop, it’s not only about hunting for a bargain but guarding your pocket. Often pickpockets watch your movements carefully long before they make their move. [...]