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November 16, 2020

New hire purchase legislation to abolish seizure of items after one-time non-payment

A number of major stores in Guyana tighten the grip on persons who buy items on hire purchases by adding other conditions such as a guarantor..

November 16, 2020

Hire Purchase Bill back on the agenda

– President Ali says legislation will reform ‘unconscionable’ practices By Navendra Seoraj FOR years, consumers interested in making purchases on credit have been at the mercy..

October 23, 2020

Hire Purchase Bill will protect consumers – Attorney General

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Hon. Mohabir Anil Nandlall says the Hire Purchase Bill is an important piece of legislation that will reform the..

October 5, 2020

Fake Samsung devices hit COVID-19 education efforts; Consumer Commission gets refunds for buyers

Several stores have been selling fake Samsung tablets to people who are eager to take advantage of Online teaching-learning devices, but the Competition and Consumer Affairs..

October 5, 2020

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..

September 21, 2020

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”..

September 21, 2020

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..

September 18, 2020

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..

August 27, 2020

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..

August 27, 2020

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..