Category: Advisories
FTC Gives Non-objection to Acado’s Acquisition of MDJL
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 […]
Read MoreThe FTC released its latest report: “Accommodating Ride-Hailing Platforms in Public Passenger Transport in Jamaica”
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
Read MoreFTC 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 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 MoreFTC Maintains Oversight in CDP’s Proposed Acquisition of Massy Distribution
The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) continues to exercise regulatory oversight of Caribbean Distribution Partners Ltd.’s (CDP) proposed acquisition of Massy Distribution (Jamaica) Ltd. The transaction, reported on February 4, 2025, in the Trinidad & Tobago Guardian, involves CDP, a subsidiary of Agostini’s Ltd., acquiring 100 percent of Massy Distribution (Jamaica) Ltd. (Massy), a leading distributor […]
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 MoreThe Fair Trading Commission is officially registered as a Data Controller
Click the link below to review the privacy policy https://jftc.gov.jm/privacy-policy/
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 […]
Read MoreWe are Hiring
INFORMATION SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) invites applications for the post of Information Systems Administrator (ISA) to manage and support the development of the FTC’s Information & Communications Technology (ICT) environment. The duties of the ISA include: Performs daily database maintenance including, but not limited to, database backups, database administration, database performance and […]
Read MoreStakeholder Engagement: Valuator Empanelment Guidelines
The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) has conducted numerous investigations into the practice by some businesses to create and manage a list of preferred complementary service providers they engage with. The exclusive list of preferred providers is often referred to as a panel and its use is widespread among commercial banks, insurance companies and mortgage banks, […]
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