Category: Accordion
FTC participates in the Office of Public Procurement Policy’s Procast podcast
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 […]
Read MoreFair Trading Commission’s World Competition Day Message
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 […]
Read MoreThe FTC participated in the Legal Aid Council’s Seminar
The Fair Trading Commission’s Senior Legal Counsel, Mrs. Susan Lawrence-Simms, participated in the Legal Aid Council’s Seminar on November 27, 2025, under the theme “After Melissa: From Rubble to Rights.” Her presentation explored key consumer protection provisions under the Fair Competition Act (FCA), including misleading advertising, double ticketing, sale at a bargain price, and tied […]
Read MoreFTC Completes its Assessment of Bank Account Portability
The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) has completed its assessment of Bank Account Portability (BAP) as a potential policy tool to strengthen competition within Jamaica’s banking sector. The study argues that by significantly reducing the high switching costs that currently “lock in” customers, BAP can empower consumers while incentivising banks to compete more aggressively on price […]
Read MoreDraft Guidelines for Use of Panels
The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) has drafted guidelines for the practice whereby businesses party to a transaction in a given market create and manage an exclusive list of third-party providers in complementary markets. The list of providers is often referred to as a panel and its use is widespread among commercial banks, insurance companies and […]
Read MoreSmall Business Pitch Competition at the Manchester Biz Show
Attention Manchester! The Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce, Jamaica’s Business Ministry, is bringing the Manchester Biz Show to you! Get ready to pitch your business, gain exposure, and compete for a J$400,000 cash grant in the Small Business Pitch Competition! Eligibility Criteria: ✅ In operation for at least 2 years ✅ Registered Jamaican company ✅ Established management […]
Read MoreMicro Business Pitch Competition at the Manchester Biz Show
Building Business, Empowering Dreams in Manchester! The Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce invites YOU to be part of the Micro Business Pitch Competition at the Manchester Biz Show on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Sacred Heart Academy Preparatory School, Manchester. This is your chance to showcase your business, gain exposure, and compete for a […]
Read MoreThe FTC Completes its study into the Credit Reporting Industry
The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) presents a comprehensive study of Jamaica’s credit reporting industry, evaluating its structure, performance, and regulatory framework. The findings reveal limited competition, consumer protection gaps, and significant financial exclusion due to barriers in data access and accuracy. The FTC recommends five key policy imperatives—including universal data exchange, improved dispute resolution, standardised […]
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Read MoreFair Trading Commission drafts preliminary report on Jamaica’s Credit Reporting Industry
In recent years, the significance of financial intermediation as a foundational pillar of a thriving society has become increasingly evident. The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) has taken note of the growing demand for credit bureaus in Jamaica, which has prompted us to undertake a comprehensive market study of this industry, commencing in 2022. The study […]
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