News – Fair Trading Commission

FTC appears on Belizean morning show to discuss the development of competition policy in Belize

Posted on March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 by Shavanne Smith

Mr. David Miller, Executive Director of the FTC, recently appeared on a Belizean morning show alongside Mr. Berisford Codd, Senior Trade Economist at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Belize, to discuss the development of competition policy in Belize and the importance of fostering fairer, more efficient markets. During the interview, it […]

FTC Gives Non-objection to Acado’s Acquisition of MDJL

Posted on February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 by Shavanne Smith

The Fair Trading Commission (“FTC”) has issued a Statement of Non‑Objection regarding the proposed acquisition of Massy Distribution (Jamaica) Limited (“MDJL”) by Acado Limited (“Acado”). The FTC assessed the transaction pursuant to Section 17 of the Fair Competition Act (FCA), which prohibits agreements that have the purpose, effect, or likely effect of substantially lessening competition […]

FTC participates in the CARICOM Competition Commission/Commonwealth Secretariat’s in‑country sensitization and training programme

Posted on February 24, 2026February 27, 2026 by Shavanne Smith

From February 10–12, 2026, Mr. David Miller, Executive Director, participated in the CARICOM Competition Commission/Commonwealth Secretariat’s in‑country sensitization and training programme on competition law and policy for key stakeholder groups in Belize. He delivered presentations on “Competition Authorities and Sector Regulators” and “Establishing Effective Competition Authorities: Case Study of the Jamaica Fair Trading Commission.” Thirty-five […]

FTCNewsLine – February 2026

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Shavanne Smith

FTCNewsLine is an online quarterly newsletter of the Fair Trading Commission. In this Issue, we feature matters arising during the period October 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Click here to access the newsline

FTC releases Guidelines regarding the use of Panels

Posted on February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 by Shavanne Smith

In 2024, the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) commenced an assessment of the practice whereby a business requires customers to use only pre‑designated third‑party providers of a complementary product as a condition for accessing its primary product. These designated providers form what is commonly referred to as a Panel, which is created and managed by the […]

The University of the West Indies is offering Postgraduate Programmes in Competition Law & Policy

Posted on January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 by Shavanne Smith

The Faculty of Law at The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus invites prospective students and professionals to a Virtual Information Session on its Postgraduate Programmes in Competition Law and Policy, to be held Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. via Zoom. As competition law continues to play a […]

The FTC released its latest report: “Accommodating Ride-Hailing Platforms in Public Passenger Transport in Jamaica”

Posted on December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 by Shavanne Smith

This comprehensive study explores the economic, social, and regulatory impacts of ride-hailing services such as Uber, inDrive, Ride Jamaica, and 876OnTheGo. It addresses key public concerns around safety, fairness, and competition, compares these platforms with traditional taxi models, and proposes a balanced framework for integrating technology-driven mobility into Jamaica’s transport system. Read the full report here

FTC participates in the Office of Public Procurement Policy’s Procast podcast

Posted on December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 by Shavanne Smith

The FTC’s Executive Director, Mr. David Miller, recently appeared on the Office of Public Procurement Policy’s Procast podcast to discuss “Ethics & Fair Play in Public Procurement. In the conversation, Mr. Miller emphasises why competition is critical to maintaining integrity in public procurement. He explains how practices such as collusion, bid rigging, and corruption drive up project […]

FTCNewsLine – September 2025

Posted on December 12, 2025December 23, 2025 by Shavanne Smith

FTCNewsLine is an online quarterly newsletter of the Fair Trading Commission. In this Issue, we feature matters arising during the period July 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025. Click here to access the newsline

Fair Trading Commission’s World Competition Day Message

Posted on December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 by Shavanne Smith

View message from Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment And Commerce On this World Competition Day 2025, the Jamaica Fair Trading Commission (FTC) proudly joins the global community in reaffirming our commitment to fair, open, and competitive markets — the pillars of national growth, consumer welfare, and sustainable innovation. This year’s theme, “Artificial […]