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

CAC Advises Consumers To Make Budget Before Shopping

Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) Chief Executive Officer, Dolsie Allen, is advising consumers to create a budget before shopping during the holiday season. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, Mrs. Allen noted that financial planning is crucial...

Director of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonlad-Riley. (JIS File Photo)

E-Chrismus Marketplace On Wednesday

Consumer Affairs Commission Chief Executive Officer, Dolsie Allen, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank session on December 11.

Consumer Affairs Commission Secures $6.8M In Compensation For Aggrieved Shoppers

Shoppers Encouraged To Be Diligent During Christmas

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), examines the new iPad tablets customers will use in the banking hall of the renovated Scotiabank Centre in downtown Kingston, which the Prime Minister reopened, on Thursday (December 10). With the Prime Minister (from left) are Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Planning and the Public Service, Julian Robinson; Chairman, Scotia Group Jamaica, Jeffrey Hall; President and Chief Executive Officer, Scotia Group Jamaica, David Noel and Executive Vice President, Retail Banking, Scotiabank, Audrey Tugwell Henry.

PM Says Jamaicans Should Embrace Digital Technology And Commerce

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Government Secures Partnership to Expand E-Commerce Opportunities for MSMEs

The Government of Jamaica has partnered with two (2) international firms to deliver digital marketing solutions and e-commerce opportunities to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as a mechanism to cope with the impact of physical distancing and other restrictive measures due to the COVID 19 pandemic. This digitalization programme is being spearheaded by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and...

Regional Officer at the Consumer Affairs Commission, Richard Rowe.

5 years ago Commerce

Consumers Encouraged To Use Proper Channels To Seek Redress

Consumers are being encouraged to use the proper channels to seek redress for issues they have with products purchased. Speaking at a virtual event, ‘Jamaican Consumer Talks’, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) Regional Officer, Richard Rowe, noted that the process of redress has the three ‘Rs’ – repair, replace or refund. “The first option for the vendor is to repair the...

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Consumers Must Demand Receipts – CAC

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is advising consumers to be vigilant about getting a receipt when they are making transactions. Speaking at a virtual event, ‘Jamaica Consumer Talks’, on Wednesday, December 2, Regional Officer at the CAC, Richard Rowe, encouraged consumers to desist from leaving business places with a product or item without securing adequate evidence of the purchase. “Too...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

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Gov’t Committed To Supporting MSMEs – Dr. Dunn

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, says the Government remains committed to supporting the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector as a key driver of growth in the economy. He said that several policy measures and initiatives have been undertaken that are aimed at creating a more conducive business environment for...

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St. James Street in Mo’bay Declared No-vending

The St. James Municipal Corporation has declared St. James Street in downtown Montego Bay a no-vending zone with immediate effect. Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams, made the announcement at the Corporation’s monthly meeting held on Thursday (November 12) at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in Sam Sharpe Square. The Mayor, who is also Chairman of the Municipal Corporation, said...

Trade Administrator and Chief Executive Officer of the Trade Board Limited, Douglas Webster, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.

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Trade Board Increases Contact With Stakeholders Through Online Platform

The Trade Board Limited (TBL) says it is increasing its engagement with stakeholders, following the recent implementation of its online export and import facilitation platform in June this year. The platform was executed under the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) initiative – Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT). JSWIFT is a one-stop shop facility designed to provide fully...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn speaking at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank session on October 30.

5 years ago Commerce

Over 8,000 Permits Approved Through JSWIFT Since June

Over 8000 import and export permits have been approved by the Trade Board Limited, through the Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT) portal, since June 2020. JSWIFT is a single electronic platform providing fully automated access to all cross-border regulatory agencies, enabling traders and their representatives to transact all businesses online. The one-stop-shop allows importers and exporters to apply for...