Blog – Page 2 – Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission

December 30, 2020

Errant contractors under pressure as consumers’ regulator sounds warning

Kaieteur News – With the welfare of homebuilders in mind, the Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) yesterday officially launched it Homebuilder’s Roadmap, to empower consumers..

December 30, 2020

Homebuilder Roadmap launched

FACING a number of complaints annually about millions in losses being suffered by consumers through substandard construction, the Competitions and Consumers Affairs Commission (CCAC), on Monday,..

November 18, 2020

Press Release – CCAC reminds consumers and suppliers to be mindful of their rights and obligations especially during the Christmas season

Consumers all across Guyana are reminded to be mindful of their rights under the Consumer Affairs Act 2011, as they go about their shopping for the..

November 18, 2020

Consumer Affairs Commission tells shoppers to be aware during Christmas shopping

Kaieteur News – Consumers all across Guyana are reminded to be mindful of their rights under the Consumer Affairs Act 2011, as they go about their..

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”..