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FTC Shares Jamaica’s Experiences at the 2026 Latin American & Caribbean Competition Forum
The FTC will be participating in the annual Latin American & Caribbean Competition Forum
The FTC’s Executive Director, Mr. David Miller, will be participating in the annual Latin American & Caribbean Competition Forum (LACCF) to be held on October 14 and 15, 2026, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The FTC’s paper on Jamaica’s experience is among the contributions for Session 1: Competition Law Enforcement in Informal Markets, to be held on October 14, 2026.
The LACCF brings together competition officials and experts from the LAC region to share best practices and identify potential policy reforms in a regional context. For more information on the 2026 LACCF – https://www.oecd.org/en/events/2026/10/latin-american-and-caribbean-competition-forum-2026.html.
Click here to access the FTC’s paper
View EventJamaica’s FTC Shares Expertise at CARICOM Competition Commission’s Inaugural Competition and Consumer Welfare Conference
The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) participated in the CARICOM Competition Commission’s (CCC) Inaugural Competition and Consumer Welfare Conference, held virtually from July 20–23, 2026. The conference brought together competition authorities, policymakers, academics, and private sector stakeholders from across the globe to discuss emerging issues in competition enforcement, industrial policy, and consumer welfare.
The FTC was represented across several sessions throughout the conference, with staff members serving as presenters and panellists on topics central to the Commission’s mandate.
Day 2 – Competition Enforcement Tools
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Ms. Venessa Hall, Legal Officer, delivered a presentation entitled “Merger Assessment in Developing Economies: Practical Challenges and Solutions – A Jamaica Perspective.” Her presentation examined the unique challenges faced by competition authorities in developing economies when assessing mergers and highlighted practical approaches drawn from Jamaica’s experience. Click here to access Ms. Hall’s presentation.
Ms. Michelle Phillips, Legal Officer, participated in the panel discussion “Merger Review in Practice – Investigation, Evidence Gathering, Remedies and Decision-Making.” The session explored the practical realities of merger review, from the initial stages of investigation through to the implementation of remedies and final decision-making. Click here to access Ms. Phillips’ speaking notes.
Day 3 – Industrial Policy, Competitive Neutrality and Consumer Welfare
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Dr. Kevin Harriott, Competition Bureau Chief, participated in the Business Forum Panel: Private Sector Perspectives on Competition and Industrial Policy for Economic Growth. Dr. Harriott shared insights on the relationship between competition policy, industrial policy, and economic growth, highlighting the role of effective competition frameworks in fostering innovation and market efficiency.
Day 4 – Regulatory Enforcement and Market Analysis
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Concluding the FTC’s contributions to the conference, Mrs. Susan Lawrence-Simms, Senior Legal Counsel, delivered a presentation entitled “Coordination Between Competition and Sector Regulators – A Jamaica Perspective.” Her presentation highlighted the FTC’s collaborative approach to working with sector-specific regulators to promote consistent and effective enforcement across Jamaica’s economy. Click here to access Mrs. Lawrence-Simms’ presentation.
The FTC was also represented by its Executive Director, Mr. David Miller, who currently serves as a Commissioner of the CARICOM Competition Commission. Mr. Miller delivered the closing remarks on the second day of the conference.
About the Conference
The CCC’s Inaugural Competition and Consumer Welfare Conference provided an important platform for regional competition authorities to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and strengthen collaborative relationships across the Caribbean Community. The FTC’s participation underscores its continued commitment to regional cooperation and the advancement of competition and consumer protection policy throughout the Caribbean.
The FTC congratulates the CARICOM Competition Commission on the successful staging of its inaugural conference and looks forward to continued collaboration in the years ahead.
View EventThe Fair Trading Commission will be presenting at the CARICOM Competition Commission’s (CCC) Inaugural Competition & Consumer Welfare Conference, taking place July 20–23, 2026
FTC staff will be contributing to important discussions on merger assessment, merger review, industrial policy, competition enforcement, regulatory coordination, and consumer welfare, while sharing Jamaica’s experience in promoting competitive markets.
📅 FTC Participation:
🔹 Tuesday, July 21
👩🏽💼 Ms. Venessa Hall – Presenter
Merger Assessment in Developing Economies: Practical Challenges and Solutions – A Jamaica Perspective
👩🏽💼 Ms. Michelle Phillips – Panellist
Merger Review in Practice – Investigation, Evidence Gathering, Remedies & Decision-Making
🔹 Wednesday, July 22
👨🏽💼 Mr. Carlton Thomas – Panellist
Business Forum: Private Sector Perspectives on Competition and Industrial Policy for Economic Growth
🔹 Thursday, July 23
👩🏽💼 Mrs. Susan Lawrence-Simms – Presenter
Coordination between Competition and Sector Regulators – A Jamaica Perspective
REGISTER NOW:
DAY 1–DIGITAL MARKETS, AI & CROSS-BORDER ENFORCEMENT (20 JULY 2026)
- 20 July 2026 – CCC Competition Law and Consumer Protection Conference Day One (Morning session)
- 20 July 2026 – CCC Competition Law and Consumer Protection Conference Day One (Evening session)
DAY 2 – COMPETITION ENFORCEMENT TOOLS (21 JULY 2026)
- 21 July 2026 – CCC Competition Law and Consumer Protection Conference Day Two (Morning session)
- 21 July 2026 – CCC Competition Law and Consumer Protection Conference Day Two (Evening session)
DAY 3– INDUSTRIAL POLICY, COMPETITIVE NEUTRALITY & CONSUMER WELFARE (22 JULY 2026)
- 22 July 2026 – CCC Competition Law and Consumer Protection Conference Day Three (Morning session)
- 22 July 2026 – CCC Competition Law and Consumer Protection Conference Day Three (Evening session)
Join the CARICOM Competition Commission’s Inaugural Competition and Consumer Welfare Conference from 20–23 July 2026!
This virtual conference will bring together international experts, competition authorities, regulators, policymakers, academics, and practitioners to explore key issues shaping competition and consumer welfare across the Caribbean and beyond.
DAY 1–DIGITAL MARKETS, AI & CROSS-BORDER ENFORCEMENT (20 JULY 2026)
- 20 July 2026 – CCC Competition Law and Consumer Protection Conference Day One (Morning session)
- 20 July 2026 – CCC Competition Law and Consumer Protection Conference Day One (Evening session)
DAY 2 – COMPETITION ENFORCEMENT TOOLS (21 JULY 2026)
- 21 July 2026 – CCC Competition Law and Consumer Protection Conference Day Two (Morning session)
- 21 July 2026 – CCC Competition Law and Consumer Protection Conference Day Two (Evening session)
DAY 3– INDUSTRIAL POLICY, COMPETITIVE NEUTRALITY & CONSUMER WELFARE (22 JULY 2026)
- 22 July 2026 – CCC Competition Law and Consumer Protection Conference Day Three (Morning session)
- 22 July 2026 – CCC Competition Law and Consumer Protection Conference Day Three (Evening session)
Whether you’re a government official, business professional, legal practitioner, economist, student, or simply interested in competition and consumer protection, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
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View EventFTC Participation in 20th Annual OOCUR Conference
The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) participated in the 20th Annual Conference of the Organisation of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR), held in Trelawny, Jamaica from April 27 to May 1, 2026, under the theme “Navigating Caribbean Regulatory Challenges: Opportunities, Innovations and Collaborations.”
Two members of the FTC’s Competition Bureau delivered presentations during plenary sessions and also served as panellists in discussions on “Restoring Trust in the Telecoms Network” and “Transforming Water Management: Regulatory, Economic, and Cultural Strategies for Sustainable Water Security.”
The presentations, titled “Fostering Competition in CARICOM Telecommunications Markets: Encouraging Fair Competition for Innovation and Consumer Benefit” and “Climate Change and the Economic Impact of Wastewater Reuse,” were delivered by Ms. Kalifa Clarke, Research Officer, and Mr. Carlton Thomas, Competition Analyst, respectively.
Ms. Clarke’s presentation drew on joint research conducted with Mr. Alrick Livingston, Competition Analyst. The research examined how optimizing infrastructure sharing and improving wholesale access can enhance competition in Caribbean telecommunications markets, which are increasingly characterized by natural duopoly conditions.
Mr. Thomas’s presentation was based on research undertaken by Mr. Shavanne Smith, Research Officer, which explored international experiences in the reuse of wastewater for domestic, industrial, and agricultural purposes, and assessed its economic implications in the context of climate change.
Also in attendance were Ms. Ann-Marie Grant, General Manager, and Mr. Alrick Livingston.
The FTC’s participation supported its mandate by strengthening engagement on regional regulatory issues, enhancing collaboration with utility regulators, and contributing to the promotion of competitive and sustainable utility sectors across the Caribbean. Insights gained will inform the Commission’s ongoing work.
The FTC Celebrates World Consumer Rights Day
On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) joined the Consumer Affairs Commission in celebrating World Consumer Rights Day. The FTC team enjoyed a productive day engaging with students under the theme, “Safe Products, Confident Consumers.”
View EventFTC appears on Belizean morning show to discuss the development of competition policy in Belize
Mr. David Miller, Executive Director of the FTC, recently appeared on a Belizean morning show alongside Mr. Berisford Codd, Senior Trade Economist at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Belize, to discuss the development of competition policy in Belize and the importance of fostering fairer, more efficient markets.
During the interview, it was explained that Belize is collaborating with the FTC, the CARICOM Competition Commission (CCC), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade to advance the creation of a comprehensive competition law framework. Mr. Miller emphasised that competition policy is fundamentally about protecting consumers—ensuring they benefit from higher-quality goods and services, greater choice, and competitive prices—while simultaneously promoting innovation, business expansion, and sustainable economic development.
Drawing on Jamaica’s experience, Mr. Miller highlighted the transformative impact of increased competition in the telecommunications sector. He noted that greater market rivalry led to improved service quality, wider product offerings, and significantly lower prices for consumers. This example served as a practical illustration of how effective competition policy can deliver tangible benefits across an economy.
The discussion also underscored the critical role of regulation in sectors characterised by natural monopolies, such as electricity and water. In these industries, where full competition may not be possible, strong regulatory oversight is necessary to simulate competitive conditions and prevent anti-competitive practices such as abuse of dominance, predatory pricing, bid rigging, and price fixing. According to Mr. Miller, appropriate regulation ensures that consumers receive fair value while safeguarding market stability.
Regarding Belize’s current position, it was acknowledged that while certain competition principles are embedded within sector-specific legislation—such as telecommunications—there remains a need for a standalone competition law to provide clearer and more comprehensive guidance, particularly in areas like mergers and acquisitions. The Ministry’s next steps include a three-day capacity-building workshop and the launch of a public questionnaire to gather feedback from stakeholders, which will inform the revision of the draft bill.
Overall, Mr. Miller’s appearance highlighted the FTC’s leadership role in the region and its commitment to supporting Caribbean partners in developing robust competition frameworks that promote fairness, efficiency, and consumer welfare.
Click here to watch the full interview.
View EventFTC participates in the CARICOM Competition Commission/Commonwealth Secretariat’s in‑country sensitization and training programme
From February 10–12, 2026, Mr. David Miller, Executive Director, participated in the CARICOM Competition Commission/Commonwealth Secretariat’s in‑country sensitization and training programme on competition law and policy for key stakeholder groups in Belize. He delivered presentations on “Competition Authorities and Sector Regulators” and “Establishing Effective Competition Authorities: Case Study of the Jamaica Fair Trading Commission.”
Thirty-five representatives from various Government Ministries and Agencies attended the programme, which aimed to support the establishment of a competition law framework in Belize and to provide participants with insights into the intersection of competition law and regulation.
Mr. Miller’s presentations can be accessed here
In the photo: L-R – Margaret Ventura (EPA Coordinator- Directorate General for Foreign Trade), Berisford Codd (Senior Trade Economist- Directorate General for Foreign Trade), Hon. Marconi Leal (Minister of State for Foreign Trade), H.E. Ambassador Amalia Mai (Chief Executive Officer for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade), Azuka Ogundeji (Trade Advisor – Commonwealth Secretariat), Mr. David Miller, Execultive Director, Fair Trading Commission (Jamaica),Tricia Gideon (Deputy Director General for Foreign Trade – Directorate General for Foreign Trade)
View EventThe 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
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