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Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank in Kingston.
Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank in Kingston.

CAC Secures Over $14.7 Million On Behalf Of Aggrieved Consumers

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has secured over $14.7 million in compensation on behalf of aggrieved consumers for the period April to November 2021. The disclosure was made by Chief Executive Officer, Dolsie Allen, at a recent Jamaica Information Service...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Norman Dunn (left); and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine North Western, Hugh Graham (second left), are taken on a tour of the Candy Craze store located at the just opened Progressive Shopping Centre on Barbican Road in St. Andrew. The tour is being led by Directors of Progressive Grocers of Jamaica Limited (pictured from third left), Timothy Lyn; Craig Chin; and Bruce Loshusan. This followed Progressive Grocers of Jamaica Limited’s ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of its Centre on Tuesday (December 14). This new Shopping Centre is the company’s latest venture and commitment to further contribute to Jamaica’s economy. The company operates 29 supermarkets Island wide and employs 1800 persons across Jamaica. For 22 years, the Progressive Grocers Group has been contributing to improving the social and economic welfare of Jamaicans through retail services, community outreach programmes and various job opportunities.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Norman Dunn (left); and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine North Western, Hugh Graham (second left), are taken on a tour of the Candy Craze store located at the just opened Progressive Shopping Centre on Barbican Road in St. Andrew. The tour is being led by Directors of Progressive Grocers of Jamaica Limited (pictured from third left), Timothy Lyn; Craig Chin; and Bruce Loshusan. This followed Progressive Grocers of Jamaica Limited’s ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of its Centre on Tuesday (December 14). This new Shopping Centre is the company’s latest venture and commitment to further contribute to Jamaica’s economy. The company operates 29 supermarkets Island wide and employs 1800 persons across Jamaica. For 22 years, the Progressive Grocers Group has been contributing to improving the social and economic welfare of Jamaicans through retail services, community outreach programmes and various job opportunities.

PHOTOS: State Min. Dunn participates in grand opening of Progressive Shopping Centre
Director of Communications, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Latoya Halstead addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS)
Director of Communications, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Latoya Halstead addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank' at the agency's head office in Kingston.

Shoppers Urged To Always Request Receipts
Director of Communications, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Latoya Halstead, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS)
Director of Communications, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Latoya Halstead, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank' on Tuesday, (December 14) at the Agency's head office in Kingston.

CAC Calls On Consumers To Avoid Impulse Shopping This Christmas
Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, addressing a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (December 14).
Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, addressing a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (December 14).

CAC Develops Buyers’ Guide To Help Consumers During Christmas

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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, engages in a lighthearted moment with participants in the virtual staging of the 19th Annual Shirley Playfair Lecture hosted by the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) on Wednesday (December 8). The Minister was delivering opening remarks from his New Kingston offices. (Photo: Dave Reid)
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Policy Coming To Empower Consumers To Make Informed Choices

The Government has implemented a project to prepare a consumer and welfare policy which, when completed, will empower consumers to make informed choices in the marketplace. This was disclosed by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw who said the policy, to be prepared by his Ministry, will also provide consumers with avenues for redress where necessary. He...
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Director, Corruption Prevention, Stakeholder Engagement and Anti-Corruption Strategy at the Integrity Commission, Ryan Evans (centre, standing), addresses participants in the Anti-Corruption and Good Governance Sensitisation Workshop, held recently, at the offices of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) in Kingston.
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Gaming Commissions Take Steps to Combat Corruption, Strengthen Integrity and Good Governance

The three commissions responsible for regulating Jamaica’s gambling industry have taken steps to strengthen the culture of integrity, cement the standards of good governance and combat corruption in their organisations. They are the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Jamaica Racing Commission (JRC) and the Casino Gaming Commission (CGC). Staff of these entities recently completed training delivered by the Integrity...
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Legal Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission, Sacha-Gaye Russell.
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CAC Awards More Than $7m to Consumer to Settle Breaches of CPA

The Consumer Protection Tribunal has issued a ruling in favour of a consumer who sought redress through the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC). The amount of $7,587,000.00 was awarded to the consumer after it was found that section 23 (damaged goods sold to consumer), section 24 (return of defective goods) and section 30 (false or misleading representation) of the Consumer Protection...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw.
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Minister Shaw Hails Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, has hailed the work of the Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission (ADSC), noting that the entity has remained “excellent” in protecting Jamaica’s producers against unfair trade practices. Delivering the keynote address on Thursday (October 28), at a virtual function to mark National Trade Remedies Day and observe the Commission’s 21st anniversary, the...
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Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) and Chairman of Expo Jamaica Organising Committee, Aswad Morgan.
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Virtual Expo Jamaica on October 27

More than 200 buyers from North America, the United Kingdom (UK), Canada and the Caribbean are set to participate in the virtual staging of Expo Jamaica on Wednesday, October 27, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The event, being held under the theme ‘A Vision of the Future’, is hosted by the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) in collaboration with the...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, who also has oversight responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, speaks at the virtual launch of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica’s Client Services Programme, today (October 21).
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BSJ Launches Client Services Programme

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has launched its Client Services Programme (CSP), to promote the international competitiveness of Jamaican producers through business development and trade. Speaking at the virtual event, today (October 21), Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, said some of the interventions provided by the CSP include standards awareness, interpretation and implementation, market access...
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