Event – Fair Trading Commission

The Fair Trading Commission will be presenting at the CARICOM Competition Commission’s (CCC) Inaugural Competition & Consumer Welfare Conference, taking place July 20–23, 2026

Posted on July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 by Shavanne Smith

FTC staff will be contributing to important discussions on merger assessment, merger review, industrial policy, competition enforcement, regulatory coordination, and consumer welfare, while sharing Jamaica’s experience in promoting competitive markets. 📅 FTC Participation: 🔹 Tuesday, July 21 👩🏽‍💼 Ms. Venessa Hall – Presenter Merger Assessment in Developing Economies: Practical Challenges and Solutions – A Jamaica […]

Join the CARICOM Competition Commission’s Inaugural Competition and Consumer Welfare Conference from 20–23 July 2026!

Posted on July 9, 2026July 16, 2026 by Shavanne Smith

This virtual conference will bring together international experts, competition authorities, regulators, policymakers, academics, and practitioners to explore key issues shaping competition and consumer welfare across the Caribbean and beyond. DAY 1–DIGITAL MARKETS, AI & CROSS-BORDER ENFORCEMENT (20 JULY 2026) 20 July 2026 – CCC Competition Law and Consumer Protection Conference Day One (Morning session) 20 July […]

FTC Participation in 20th Annual OOCUR Conference

Posted on May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 by Shavanne Smith

The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) participated in the 20th Annual Conference of the Organisation of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR), held in Trelawny, Jamaica from April 27 to May 1, 2026, under the theme “Navigating Caribbean Regulatory Challenges: Opportunities, Innovations and Collaborations.” Two members of the FTC’s Competition Bureau delivered presentations during plenary sessions and also […]

The FTC Celebrates World Consumer Rights Day

Posted on March 26, 2026April 7, 2026 by Shavanne Smith

On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) joined the Consumer Affairs Commission in celebrating World Consumer Rights Day. The FTC team enjoyed a productive day engaging with students under the theme, “Safe Products, Confident Consumers.”

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The FTC participated in the Legal Aid Council’s Seminar

Posted on December 3, 2025December 3, 2025 by Shavanne Smith

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 […]