Uncategorized – Fair Trading Commission

FTC Gives Non-objection to Acado’s Acquisition of MDJL

Posted on February 24, 2026March 10, 2026 by Shavanne Smith

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 […]

FTC releases Guidelines regarding the use of Panels

Posted on February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 by Shavanne Smith

In 2024, the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) commenced an assessment of the practice whereby a business requires customers to use only pre‑designated third‑party providers of a complementary product as a condition for accessing its primary product. These designated providers form what is commonly referred to as a Panel, which is created and managed by the […]

The University of the West Indies is offering Postgraduate Programmes in Competition Law & Policy

Posted on January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 by Shavanne Smith

The Faculty of Law at The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus invites prospective students and professionals to a Virtual Information Session on its Postgraduate Programmes in Competition Law and Policy, to be held Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. via Zoom. As competition law continues to play a […]

FTC Completes its Assessment of Bank Account Portability

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Shavanne Smith

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 […]

Connect with the FTC at Expo Jamaica 2025

Posted on April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 by Shavanne Smith

Come connect with Jamaica’s Competition Authority at Expo Jamaica on April 3 – 6, 2025! We can’t wait to see you there!

Priority Setting & Assessment of Effectiveness of JFTC Actions

Posted on March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 by Shavanne Smith

2025.03 DM Priority Setting And Assessment of Effectiveness of JFTC Actions – CARIFORUM FINAL

The EXPORTAcademy

Posted on February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 by Shavanne Smith

Click here to register or copy the link below: http://www.exportacademyja.com/

Competition Policy and Inequality

Posted on December 5, 2024December 5, 2024 by Shavanne Smith

Each year on December 5, World Competition Day is celebrated to emphasize the importance of competition policy in fostering competitive and efficient markets. This year’s theme, “Competition Policy and Inequality,” highlights the relationship between market dynamics and economic disparities, and how competition policy can help mitigate such inequalities. Understanding Economic Inequality Economic inequality refers to […]

We Are Hiring!

Posted on July 22, 2024July 30, 2024 by Shavanne Smith

The FTC is calling for qualified individuals to apply for the position of Competition Analyst

Let the Buyer be Aware – FTC’s presentation at the Norman Manley Law Schook in March 2024

Posted on April 16, 2024April 18, 2024 by Ayesha Holder

On March 4, 2024, the Fair Trading Commission was invited to make a presentation at the Norman Manley Law School Legal Aid Clinic’s Legal Aid Fair under the theme “Let the Buyer be Aware.” Miss Michelle Phillips, Legal Officer, presented to students and the public and discussed various consumer provisions within the Fair Competition Act […]