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FTC Guidelines for Selecting a Nursing Home

Nursing homes provide services to a vulnerable segment of society. Therefore, consumers who intend to contract the services of nursing homes should seek information to ensure that loved ones are well cared for. Having all the relevant information prior to utilizing a nursing home will (i) Assist persons in making more informed choices; (ii) Reduce […]

FTC Concludes Assessment of the Amalgamation of Medical Disposables & Supplies Limited and Cornwall Medical & Dental Supplies Limited

In December 2021, the FTC completed its investigation into the Agreement, which amalgamated the businesses of Medical Disposables & Supplies Limited and Cornwall Medical & Dental Supplies Limited to form Cornwall Enterprises Limited. The investigation was conducted to determine whether the transaction breached section 17 of the Fair Competition Act (FCA) which prohibits agreements which […]

Consultancy for the Development of an Online Consumer Protection Training Course

The CARICOM Competition  Commission is collaborating with the Commonwealth Secretariat to implement an online consumer protection course for the CSME region. Click the link below for more information. https://thecommonwealth.org/consultancy-development-online-consumer-protection-training-course          

FTC Consumer Guideline to Online Shopping

The world is becoming increasingly digitized with businesses offering products and services online and consumers preferring to access goods and services by this method. Online shopping is associated with convenience, flexibility, and a broader scope of goods and services available to consumers. As we approach the Christmas season, traditionally the most intense shopping period of […]

19th Annual Shirley Playfair Lecture

On December 8, 2021, the Fair Trading Commission held the 19thLecture in the Shirley Playfair Lecture series.  Mr. Stephen Calkins, Professor of Law from the Wayne State University, delivered the Lecture with the theme “Integrating Competition Law and Consumer Protection Law: Optimizing Consumer Welfare.” In opening the programme, Mr. David Miller, Executive Director of the […]

FTC concludes assessment of Billy Craig Insurance Brokers and MGI (Insurance Brokers) Limited

The FTC has completed its investigation into the Agreements for Sale and Acquisition between Billy Craig Insurance Brokers (BCIB) and MGI (Insurance Brokers) Limited (MGIB) through which BCIB acquired MGIB. The FTC conducted the investigation to determine whether the transaction breached section 17 of the Fair Competition Act (FCA) which prohibits agreements which contain provisions […]

The FTC’s message for World Competition Day 2021

World Competition Day 2021

On December 5, 2021, the Jamaica Fair Trading Commission (FTC) joins the world in commemorating World Competition Day under the theme, “Competition Policy for an Inclusive and Resilient Economy”.  The FTC’s response to various challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic has been robust, through increased dialogue with the private sector, collaboration with sector regulators and […]

UNCTAD Global Policy Dialogue – “Post COVID-19 Resurgence of MSMEs and Competition Policy”

During the period December 1-3, 2021,  UNCTAD in partnership with ESCAP-ECLAC-ESCWA will co-host a Global Policy Dialogue, which is an interactive discussion that will bring together representatives and officials of government MSME bodies, as well as competition agency representatives from across the world to discuss how competition policy could support MSMEs.  See the agenda and […]

19th Annual Shirley Playfair Lecture

On December 8, 2021, the FTC will host its 19th Shirley Playfair Lecture, under the theme, “Integrating Competition Law and Consumer Protection Law: Optimizing Consumer Welfare”. The Guest Speaker is Mr. Stephen Calkins, Law Professor at the Wayne State University. Register here