CCAC warns of fake brands of smart devices

In response to the online teaching and learning initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for computers, tablets and other similar devices has increased. However, the..

Guyana, Barbados take steps to foster closer trade ties

– by agreeing landmark “merger legislation” between their respective consumer protection agencies NOTING how collaborations with Barbados has helped highlight the need for stronger “merger legislation”..

Guyana, Barbados consumer agencies sign cooperation agreement

Guyana’s Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) and the Barbados Fair Trading Commission (BFTC) have signed an agreement to formalise and advance cooperation between the two..

CCAC and Barbados Fair Trading Commission (BFTC) sign co-operation MOU

CCAC and Barbados Fair Trading Commission (BFTC) today signed a MOU which formalizes the friendship and collaboration between the two Commissions. Dr. Troy Waterman of BFTC..

Gov’t working to recover monies invested in Ponzi scheme

“Our main priority is to ensure that if this scheme is unlawful, and from all indications it is unlawful, then our main priority is to ensure..

17,000 persons affected by Ponzi scheme

– major probe launched THE Guyana Securities Council (GSC) has written to President, Dr. Irfaan Ali; Vice- President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo and Police Commissioner (ag), Nigel..

Businesses warned against ‘no refund-no return’ policy

THE Guyana Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) is mulling the publication of the names of businesses promoting a “no-refund-no-return” policy, which is an offence according..

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The Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) today advised members of the public to be wary of Pyramid and Ponzi schemes which are disguised as legitimate..

CCAC & GCAA meet- Consumer Protection a focus of proposed Air Transport Regulation.

Consumers Affairs recovers $104M for disgruntled shoppers

The number of complaints to the Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) went up sharply last year with the auto industry dominating. One of the largest..