Custos of St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin, has underscored that a collaborative approach is needed to combat crime on the island. “This means asking ourselves ‘how can we come together as a united group to stem the crime and the mayhem’,” he explained. Bishop Pitkin was addressing the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) President’s Forum,...

Consumers are being reminded to request a warranty when purchasing appliances and other electrical items this holiday season. This urging by the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) comes against the background of the agency’s concern that too many persons are buying these items without a written guarantee for their replacement or repair, if necessary. Speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service...

Consumers are being encouraged to strategise and reduce their use of cash during the holiday season and even beyond. The advice comes from the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), in light of an increase in complaints of challenges in accessing cash at automated banking machines (ABMs). Director of Communications, Latoya Halstead, told a JIS Think Tank on December 14 that those...

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) is working to strengthen the country’s disaster resilience by training more stakeholders to ensure compliance with updated building codes. Building codes are standards and regulations referenced in the Building Act, 2018 and implemented through the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development. Director of Standards at the BSJ, Julia Bonner Douett, informed during a...

Consumers are being urged to be extra vigilant when purchasing items from unknown sources this Christmas season. The advice was issued by Director of Communications, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Latoya Halstead, at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held on Thursday (December 14), at the agency’s head office in Kingston. Ms. Halstead said that as consumers go shopping for...

Consumers are being urged to be vigilant over the festive season for online fraud involving fictitious e-commerce stores, in light of reports surfacing of multiple incidents occurring. Director of Communications at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Latoya Halstead, says consumers must ensure they undertake due diligence when shopping virtually. “You must look to see whether there is a physical address....

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has secured $22 million in refund/compensation on behalf of aggrieved consumers for the period April to October 2023. This was revealed by Communications Director at the CAC, Latoya Halstead, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, today (December 14), at the agency’s head office in Kingston. Ms. Halstead noted that during the period, 893...