What are the objectives of the Act?


The Act was established to ensure that the benefits of the competition process in Jamaica are unhindered by anti-competitive activity. The objectives of the Act are to:

  • Encourage competition in the conduct of trade and business in Jamaica;
  • Ensure that all legitimate business enterprises have an equal opportunity to participate in the Jamaican economy;
  • Provide consumers with better products and services, a wide range of choices at the best possible prices.