Aumentan querellas contra empresas de placas solares

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The content originally appeared on: Radio Isla TV

El secretario del Departamento de Asuntos del Consumidor (DACO), Edan Rivera Rodríguez, alertó sobre un patrón de aumento en las querellas contra empresas de placas solares en el presente mes, que ascienden a 60 por ciento respecto al mes de julio, para un total de unas 400 querellas en el último año.

“Nosotros, durante el último mes, particularmente, en el mes de agosto hemos visto un aumento considerable en el tipo de querellas que se presentan contra compañías de placas solares”, indicó Rivera Rodríguez.

A modo de recomendación, el líder de agencia sugirió a toda aquella persona interesada en implementar dicho servicio, que corroboren que la compañía esté registrada bajo el DACO como contratista, que no cuente con demasiadas querellas bajo la agencia (lo cual puede corroborar en www.daco.pr.gov) y que lean detenidamente los contratos previo a la firma.

Sobre las prácticas comunes, Rivera Rodríguez detalló que hay incumplimiento con garantías, lo cual implica que ni siquiera las están honrando, y quejas respecto a la cantidad de placas instaladas. 

Sobre el tiempo de respuesta de la agencia para atender dichas querellas, aseguró que “nosotros estamos agilizando los procesos en DACO, nosotros hemos reducido en 52 por ciento el atraso que tenía DACO, estamos sacando más resoluciones por mes que antes, más de 700 por mes, así que estamos mejorando los servicios en el Departamento para que el consumidor tenga el remedio rápido”, finalizó el secretario.

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Evalúan aumentar precios del café local

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El secretario del Departamento de Agricultura, Ramón González Beiró, informó que ya entró en funciones un comité evaluador del precio del café que está en conversaciones para contemplar un posible aumento en el producto, que ha sido motivo de reclamo por los trabajadores de la industria de cosecha.

“El Departamento de Agricultura no es quien está facultado en ley para revisar los precios; es el DACO. En este momento, desde junio, nosotros estamos alertando al DACO y ya, finalmente, se le dio forma al comité evaluador del precio del café. De hecho, hoy están en su tercera reunión mirando tanto el mínimo a pagarle al agricultor, como el precio al que nosotros vendemos el café importado”, los cuales son los mismos desde el 2015. Asimismo, explicó que los caficultores deben cobrar entre $18 y $20 por cada almud de café.

En respuesta al reclamo de alcaldes y la legislatura respecto a una Orden Administrativa de la agencia que, supuestamente, pondría en aprietos a la industria y que entra en vigor hoy, el líder de la agencia explicó que “lo que está haciendo esa orden es obligando a los torrefactores que quieran comprar café allí a que tienen que comprometerse a comprar, por lo menos, el 20 por ciento de su producción local”, indicó González Beiró.

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El alcalde de Yauco, Ángel Luis Torres Ortiz, fue uno de los que se posicionó a favor de la producción local del café, que implica a más de 100 caficultores en su municipio, y anticipó que de no resolverse la problemática, se perderán los productores y se impactará la economía del país .

“Es muy lamentable ver cómo largos días y horas de trabajo intenso se pierdan, son muchos los beneficiadores que aún cuentan con inventario de la cosecha pasada y hemos recibido información que este inventario de producto local lo están mezclando con café importado, el cual compran a menor precio. Esta situación afecta no tan solo a los productores del café sino a nosotros los consumidores del café puertorriqueño. Es de suma importancia que DACO intervenga en este asunto de inmediato”, destacó el primer ejecutivo municipal.

Por su parte, el secretario del Departamento de Asuntos del Consumidor (DACO), Edán Rivera Rodríguez, responsabilizó a Agricultura de encargarse de la política pública para el funcionamiento y bienestar de dicha industria, y aseguró que no vislumbra que se pierda la cosecha del producto.

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Asimismo, estableció que los caficultores no han pedido una revisión de precios: “Desde que yo soy secretario, nunca se nos ha hecho una petición de revisar la orden vigente. E importante: DACO no fija el precio del café […] DACO puede imponer unos precios mínimos”, aclaró.

El líder relevó al comité evaluador la responsabilidad de realizar los estudios económicos necesarios para considerar la subida de precios. A partir de los resultados, el DACO sugerirá un precio mínimo, que hoy ronda desde los $12 a $14.

“Fijate, no vislumbro la pérdida de cosecha porque en Puerto Rico hay un programa completo que se dedica a eso, es un programa de compraventa de café […] Desde acá, yo, honestamente no veo ese escenario. Le damos deferencia al Departamento de Agricultura […] que ejecute la política publica que tiene que hacer”, finalizó Rivera Rodríguez.

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Veteran broadcaster Francois St Juste has died Loop Jamaica

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Veteran broadcaster, Francois St Juste has died

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itel sets hiring target of 1,500 new people over the coming weeks Loop Jamaica

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The content originally appeared on: Jamaica News Loop News

Following the launch of its Chalmers site in Kingston, customer experience provider itel is embarking on a massive recruitment campaign.

itel has said it is looking to hire 1,500 new employees across its three Jamaica sites in Montego Bay and Kingston over the next four weeks.

This large-scale talent search will enable itel to meet the needs of its retail, travel, and hospitality clients, who are preparing for the busy shopping season.

What’s more, as large international brands grapple with ongoing labour shortages, especially across the US, their need for nearshore outsourcing services is skyrocketing.

Now more than ever, they are looking to Jamaica and other key spots in the Caribbean for their customer experience delivery. As a result, the local-global services market is expected to bring US$1 billion into the economy by the end of 2023, with itel positioning itself to take a lead role in this push.

To meet this demand, itel is working with its clients to fill critical positions, such as sales agents, tech support and customer service representatives. These roles often serve as a brand’s first point of contact across telephone, chat and email services.

“We started 10 years ago with seven employees and this year reached 7,000. This was not achieved by sitting back and letting opportunities for our company and our team slip through the cracks,” stated Yoni Epstein, Founding Chairman and CEO. “Right now, our clients are counting on us to find the best talent across the island, and we are ready to meet the challenge.”

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21-year-old Alon Cornelius is drowning victim

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Police confirm 21-year-old Alon Cornelius as the individual who drowned yesterday after a kayak overturned.

The initial report received by the Coast Guard indicated that he was one of two persons who went out on the kayak, reportedly without life jackets.

The other individual was assisted to safety by persons on the shore.

After an extensive search, Cornelius’ body was found at 8:58 pm and was recovered by the Coast Guard vessel.

Cornelius was pronounced dead at 9:53 pm.

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VIDEO: Awareness campaign on the significant and transformational changes to the Government’s social protection system

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The Ministry of Social Transformation, Human Resource Development and the Blue Economy, with support from UNICEF, launched an awareness campaign to educate the public on the significant and transformational changes to the Government’s social protection system, and the move from the Poor Relief Act of 1961 to the Social Protection Act of 2020.

Episode 1 of the 5-part capacity-building video series which breaks down the changes accompanying the shift to the new Social Protection Act, and highlights the benefits that will be derived by vulnerable groups and citizens.

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PM critical of Claxton Bay protest

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This driver exited his vehicle as he was confused about the gridlock traffic. He, like many motorists leaving south Trinidad, had to withstand traffic on Monday as protesters in Claxton Bay used sand and set tires on fire, blocking both North and South bound lanes of the highway. – Marvin Hamilton

The Prime Minister has thrownjabs at Ancel Roget, president general of the Oilfields Workers’ Trade Union, as well as the UNC, for the latest protest over the recently implemented six-month ban on the export of scrap iron.

On Monday, Dr Rowley said in a Facebook post at 9.04 am, “So they have made their move. Dump truckloads of sand and debris on both sides of the highway and block traffic!”

Scrap-iron workers blocked both lanes of the Solomon Hochoy Highway in Claxton Bay from 3 am on Monday, causing gridlock traffic as far as Corinth.

The protesters dumped loads of sand along the highway and burnt tyres and other debris to highlight their frustration over the ban.

Traffic began flowing by 9 am as the areas were cleared.

The workers have held a string of protests in the Claxton Bay area in the last two weeks. They are demanding that the Government rethink the ban and threatened more action if their demands are ignored.

Earlier this month, the Government imposed the ban to deal with the theft and vandalism of state and private assets nationwide.

Rowley went on, “What a wonderful idea of leadership from Roget and the followers, including the UNC! The marauding gangs of metal thieves threatened to, but did not complete the job of shutting down the country, so the leaders are helping them to get that done.”

Like other trade union leaders, Roget had condemned the Government for the ban and called for the industry’s immediate reopening.

The UNC has also criticised the Government for the ban.

On August 16, days after it took effect, Oropouche MP Dr Roodal Moonilal referred to it as senseless. He accused the Government of arbitrarily shutting down the industry.

“Instead of banning exports by the entire sector, the Government should have strengthened law enforcement measures and strengthened its resolve to stamp out illegal operations,” the opposition MP said.

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