Category: Event
FTC hosts Competition Day Seminar
On September 23, 2015, the FTC hosted a Competition Day Seminar at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, at which the topic “Transforming Jamaica Digitally: From Flintstones to Jetsons” was explored. The following are links to media coverage of the Seminar. Jamaica Information Service: http://jis.gov.jm/liberalisation-of-telecoms-industry-notable-milestone-robinson/ Jamaica Information Service: http://jis.gov.jm/enabling-environment-necessary-for-competition-to-thrive/
Read MoreShirley Playfair Lecture 2014
On September 9, 2014, the FTC hosted its 15th lecture in the Annual Shirley Playfair Lecture Series, under the theme “Competing in the Hub”. Dr. Eric Deans, Chairman, Logistics Hub Taskforce- Opening RemarksDr. Fritz Pinnock, Executive Director, Caribbean Maritime Institute- Presentation: Competing in the HubPhoto Gallery
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Read MoreShirley Playfair Lecture 2012
On September 11, 2012, the FTC hosted its thirteenth lecture in the Annual Shirley Playfair Lecture Series, under the theme “Prospects for Competition in the Electricity Sector: from generation to distribution”.
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On September 13, 2011, the FTC hosted its 12th lecture in the Annual Shirley Playfair Lecture Series, under the theme “Coordinating to Compete: Limitations in the Motor Vehicle Insurance Market. The main speaker was Mr. Harold Wong, Senior Manager – Underwriting of Advantage General Insurance Company, who was joined on a panel by Mr. Leon Anderson, […]
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The twelfth lecture in the Annual Shirley Playfair Lecture Series will be held on September 13, 2011 at 3:00 pm at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. The theme for the event is “Coordinating to compete : limitations in the motor vehicle insurance market.”
Read MoreShirley Playfair Lecture 2010
The Shirley Playfair Lecture Series is an Annual Lecture which focuses on Competition Law and Policy and seeks to facilitate healthy discussions on competition in a public forum. It was held for the first time in September 2000 to honour the life and work of Mrs. Shirley Playfair, who died tragically while serving in the capacity […]
Read MoreShirley Playfair Lecture 2009
The Shirley Playfair Lecture Series is an Annual Lecture which focuses on Competition Law and Policy and seeks to facilitate healthy discussions on competition in a public forum. It was held for the first time in September 2000 to honour the life and work of Mrs. Shirley Playfair, who died tragically while serving in the capacity […]
Read MoreSymposium : Facilitating Competition Through Effective Adjudication and Enforcement
Facilitating Competition Through Effective Adjudication and Enforcement On July 16, 2009, the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) hosted a Symposium that focused on the optimal legal structure that will ensure procedurally sound adjudication of anti-competitive conduct. Following Opening Remarks from Mr. David Miller, Executive Director, Miss Wendy Duncan, Legal Officer, provided a background and overview of the relevant issues.
Read MoreShirley Playfair Lecture 2008
The Shirley Playfair Lecture Series is an Annual Lecture which focuses on Competition Law and Policy and seeks to facilitate healthy discussions on competition in a public forum. It was held for the first time in September 2000 to honour the life and work of Mrs. Shirley Playfair, who died tragically while serving in the capacity […]
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