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CCC 15th Anniversary activities – Final Episode of “CCC Conversations” Video Series Featuring Interview with Mr. David Miller, Jamaica Fair Trading Commission
Paramaribo, 22 December 2023 – To conclude the activities marking its 15th anniversary, the CARICOM Competition Commission (Commission) announces the release of the final episode of its video series, ‘CCC Conversations’. This last episode features an insightful interview with Mr. David Miller, the Executive Director of the Jamaica Fair Trading Commission since November 2008. In […]
Read MoreWorld Competition Day 2023
On December 05, 1980, the United Nations Conference approved the Set of Multilaterally Agreed Equitable Principles and Rules for the Control of Restrictive Business Practices (the UN Set), thus marking a milestone in the history of Competition Law and Policy. CUTS International requests all stakeholders (such as national governments, competition agencies, civil society organisations, academia, […]
Read MoreFTC participates in the Montego Bay & Ocho Rios stops of the MIIC/IDB MSME Business Roadshow 2023
The Montego Stop of the Roadshow was held on October 26, 2023, at the Half Moon Plaza in Montego Bay, St. James and the Ocho Rios Stop was held on November 1, 2023, at Sandals Ocho Rios, St. Ann. Persons were engaged in one-on-one discussions on the benefits of competitive markets to the growth of […]
Read MorePromoting Competition and Deterring Collusion in Public Procurement Presentation
In its commitment to promote competition and competitive markets, the Fair Trading Commission on July 21 and August 18 participated in the Public Procurement Summer Training Series 2023 by way of a presentation entitled, “Promoting Competition and Deterring Collusion in Public Procurement”, and delivered by Mr. Desroy Reid, Competition Analyst at the Fair Trading Commission. […]
Read MoreAssessment of Spur Trees Jamaica Limited Acquisition of Controlling Interests In Canco Limited
Spur Tree Spices Jamaica (‘Spur Tree’), which manufactures, distributes and sells wet seasonings and sauces, has acquired majority shareholding in Canco Limited (‘Canco’). Canco trades as Linstead Market and is involved in the agro-processing of foods such as canned ackee and canned callaloo. Spur Tree had responded to an expression of interest from Canco’s directors […]
Read MoreCompetition Assessment of the Land Surveyors Act
See the link below for the FTC’s Competition Assessment of Land Surveyors Act, which examines the process through which Land Surveyors are certified by the Land Surveyors Board. It is alleged that the industry is suffering from entry restrictions which are negatively impacting its expansion. The assessment outline 5 regulatory options and concluded that a […]
Read MoreCompetition Law Virtual Seminar
The FTC will host a Competition Law Virtual Seminar on October 14, 2021. Dr. Kevin Harriott, Competition Bureau Chief, will present on the topic “Competition Advocacy During and in the Aftermath of the COVID-19 Crisis.” Click here to register for the Seminar. Competition Law Virtual Seminar
Read MoreMerchant’s Seminar – Is the Pricing Right?
The Fair Trading Commission will be hosting a virtual Merchant’s Seminar, at 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 26, 2021. Miss Michelle Phillips, Legal Officer will present on the topic “Is the Pricing Right?”. The Merchant’s Seminar aims to educate merchants on pricing practices and disclosure of information that may contravene sections of the […]
Read MoreStudy on the policy of financial institutions on the early repayment of loans
In March 2021, the FTC completed its review of the policies of microfinance institutions (MFIs), commercial banks and credit unions regarding the early repayment of personal loans. Loans play an important role in the lives of consumers as it allows them to consume goods and services that they may not have had been able to […]
Read MoreFTC to present at JAMBARCLE’s Business Continuity Webinar Series
On February 25, 2021, Ms. Venessa Hall, Legal Officer and Mr. Desroy Reid, Competition Analyst, will be presenting on the topic “Merger Assessment Guidelines” at the Jamaican Bar Association’s Continuing Legal Education (JAMBARCLE) Business Continuity Webinar Series. The FTC reviews mergers in Jamaica to ensure that they do not substantially lessen competition and lead to […]
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