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September 2021
 

21 September 2021

Communications Specialist, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dorothy Campbell.

CAC Secures Some $4.2 Million on Behalf of Aggrieved Consumers

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 21 Sep 2021    communications   
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has secured approximately $4.2 million in refunds and compensation on behalf of aggrieved consumers for the period April to June 2021. Communications Specialist, CAC, Dorothy Campbell, told JIS News that the funds were recovered from the top-five categories for refunds and compensation. These are electrical Equipment and Appliances, where nearly $1.8 million was recovered; Furniture, approximately $1.3 million; Other Services, $605,000; Computers and Computer Parts, $321,600; and Utilities $236,927. Meanwhile, Ms. Campbell noted that the Commission...


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Oliver Mair (left), consul general of Jamaica in Miami, shares a happy moment with the newly appointed honorary investment adviser of Jamaica to Florida, Anthony Barbar. Barbar will be working to promote Jamaican investment opportunities in Florida,

JAMPRO appoints honorary investment adviser for Florida

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 21 Sep 2021    communications   
South Florida businessman Anthony Barbar has been officially appointed Jamaica’s honorary investment adviser (HIA) for the state of Florida, USA, by the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT). With approximately 40 years of experience as a strategic consultant and adviser, Barbar has committed to promoting Jamaica’s investment opportunities and business interests in the United States. An expert in international business, Barbar has spearheaded the acquisition, planning, designing, financing, development and sales of several large...


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President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), John Mahfood.

JMEA President Lauds JANAAC

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 21 Sep 2021    communications   
President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), John Mahfood, has lauded the operations of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation ( JANAAC ) in safeguarding quality within the manufacturing sector. “I offer special commendation to JANAAC for its dedication to boosting Jamaica’s potential to trade, through the robust development of a national quality infrastructure, which is critical to brand Jamaica. JANAAC ’s operation is important in times like these when Jamaica is navigating a path to resilience, and its stipulation of global standards through accreditation...


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The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is described as Jamaica's "Business Ministry." It's mandate is to lead the development of policies that will create growth and jobs, while achieving social inclusion and consumer protection. The Ministry, working its stakeholders is primarily responsible for business policy development, monitoring and evaluation, while giving direction and oversight to a cluster of implementing departments and agencies.

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