Gov’t Re-Introduces Consumer Alert Initiative
By: , April 14, 2016The Key Point:
Photo: Yhomo Hutchinson
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), addressing journalists during Wednesday’s (April 13) press conference at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston. Listening is Permanent Secretary, Donovan Stanberry.The Facts
- Mr. Samuda said the re-introduction of the programme, being undertaken by the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), followed concerns raised about the prolonged absence of the publication, deemed helpful by many consumers.
- “It’s very important, because the Ministry is so large, and the subjects that it covers are of such importance to the country that I don’t think we can afford the luxury of not advising the people of exactly what progress we are making,” he stated.
The Full Story
The Government has reintroduced the Consumer Alert Initiative, which entails the publication of survey data on the most competitive product prices offered by merchants.
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, says the first publication, slated to be released this week, contains information from a survey conducted on supermarket products; fuel, including gasoline and diesel oil; and banking fees.
He made the announcement during a press conference at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston, on Wednesday, April 13.
Mr. Samuda said the re-introduction of the programme, being undertaken by the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), followed concerns raised about the prolonged absence of the publication, deemed helpful by many consumers.
Meanwhile, Mr. Samuda gave an undertaking to host regular monthly media briefings for the duration of his tenure as Minister.
“It’s very important, because the Ministry is so large, and the subjects that it covers are of such importance to the country that I don’t think we can afford the luxury of not advising the people of exactly what progress we are making,” he stated.