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) has staged several awareness inspections/exercises countrywide.Reports reaching this publication from the CAU, indicate that...
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 make reports and to learn of other services it offers.The CCAC is also looking...
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 of Scotiabank assets in nine Caribbean territories is likely to have on the regional...
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 (CCC) has written to the Guyana Competition and Consu-mer Affairs Commission (CCAC) to assist...
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 of the Consumer Affairs Act of 2011. This was disclosed by the CCAC’s Public...
Guyana fines shipping terminal cartel
https://globalcompetitionreview.com/article/1180530/guyana-fines-shipping-terminal-cartel The Shipping Association of Guyana is appealing against a €17 million fine levied by the country’s competition authority against five of the industry group’s members for allegedly colluding to impose coordinated fees on certain haulage companies.
Shipping companies slapped with $$$M fines over unfair haulage fees
https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2019/02/13/shipping-companies-slapped-with-m-fines-over-unfair-haulage-fees/ The country’s competition regulator has slapped fines on a number of shipping companies for alleged price fixing.According to the Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC), it has ruled unanimously against the Shipping Association of Guyana (SAG) in a price...
CCAC rules against shipping body in price-fixing complaint
http://guyanachronicle.com/2019/02/13/ccac-rules-against-shipping-body-in-price-fixing-complaint THE Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) has ruled against the Shipping Association of Guyana (SAG) in a price-fixing case following a complaint filed against the body by businessman Mahindranauth Jaikarran owner of JD Transport Services. The complainant provides...
Competition Commission rules against Shipping Association in price-fixing case
http://guyanachronicle.com/2019/02/13/competition-commission-rules-against-shipping-association-in-price-fixing-case THE Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) has ruled unanimously against the Shipping Association of Guyana (SAG) in a price-fixing case stemming from a complaint brought by businessman Mahindranauth Jaikarran. Jaikarran is the owner of JD Transport Services.The complainant...
Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission rules against Shipping Association of Guyana in price fixing complaint
https://ccac.gov.gy/shipping-association-found-guilty-of-price-fixing-after-businessman-complains-to-competition-commission/?preview=true&_thumbnail_id=956 The Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) has ruled unanimously against the Shipping Association of Guyana (SAG) in a price fixing case brought by a privately-owned transportation service, that regulatory agency said Tuesday. The CCAC’s decision brings to an...