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May 6, 2019

Fly Jamaica to refund passengers by July

http://guyanachronicle.com/2019/05/05/fly-jamaica-to-refund-passengers-by-july EMBATTLED air carrier, Fly Jamaica, has made a commitment to refund passengers by July 1, 2019, who had made previous bookings with the airline before..

May 6, 2019

Used-vehicle standard can be enforced soon for auto dealers

http://guyanachronicle.com/2019/05/05/used-vehicle-standard-can-be-enforced-soon-for-auto-dealers FOR years, consumers have complained about the quality of the reconditioned vehicles which they purchase from importers, but citizens may soon get some help in..

May 3, 2019

Customers need receipts for complaints to be processed – CCAC

https://guyanatimesgy.com/customers-need-receipts-for-complaints-to-be-processed-ccac/ For some, a receipt is just another piece of paper that goes in the garbage but for the Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC), it..

May 3, 2019

Electronic service providers top list of consumer breaches – CAU

https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2019/04/26/electronic-service-providers-top-list-of-consumer-breaches-cau/ A recent survey by the Consumer Affairs Unit (CAU) has shown that electronic service providers top the list of business guilty of consumer breaches.As stated..

April 24, 2019

Over 50% of businesses violate consumer laws – CAU

https://guyanatimesgy.com/over-50-of-businesses-violate-consumer-laws-cau/ The Consumer Affairs Unit (CAU) branch of the Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) last year conducted its first countrywide inspections to businesses where it..

April 24, 2019

Consumer Affairs records over $91 M in consumer breaches for 2018

https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2019/04/23/consumer-affairs-records-over-91-m-in-consumer-breaches-for-2018/ On a relentless drive to ensure consumers become aware of their rights, and also to adequately deal with consumer complaints, the Consumer Affairs Unit (CAU)..

April 18, 2019

Consumer Affairs Commission urges shoppers to learn their rights

https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2019/04/18/consumer-affairs-commission-urges-shoppers-to-learn-their-rights/ The Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) launched its website in early 2018 which allows customers to find information on laws surrounding consumer rights, to..

April 12, 2019

CARICOM Competition Commission floats concerns about Scotiabank deal

https://www.stabroeknews.com/2019/news/guyana/04/03/caricom-competition-commission-floats-concerns-about-scotiabank-deal/ CARICOM’s Competition Commission (CCC) has “reached out” to the local Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) following an assessment of the impact the proposed sale..

April 12, 2019

CARICOM Competition Commission for close scrutiny of Scotiabank deal here

https://www.stabroeknews.com/2019/news/guyana/04/08/caricom-competition-commission-for-close-scrutiny-of-scotiabank-deal-here/ With a preliminary assessment that Guyana is one of three countries where Republic Bank’s takeover of Scotiabank could have anti-competitive effects, the CARICOM Competition Commission..

April 12, 2019

CCAC Board rules against errant suppliers- Six businesses to refund $788,000 to consumers

https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2019/04/10/ccac-board-rules-against-errant-suppliers-six-businesses-to-refund-788000-to-consumers/ The Board of Commissioners of the Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) recently ruled against six suppliers who were found guilty of committing several breaches..

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