Press Releases
How Competitive Are Jamaica’s Banks? A New Study Has Answers
Is Jamaica’s banking sector as uncompetitive as it feels? A landmark new study from the Fair Trading Commission provides a revealing, 25-year look under the hood. While major banks like NCB and Scotia Bank continue to be persistent market leaders, the research uncovers a sector in transition, where competitive behaviour exists alongside high market concentration. […]
Read MoreFTC 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 […]
Read MoreFTCNewsLine – April 2026
FTCNewsLine is an online quarterly newsletter of the Fair Trading Commission. In this Issue, we feature matters arising during the period October 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Click here to access the newsline
Read MoreFTC gives non-objection to Jamaica Observer and Gleaner Company Joint Venture
The Fair Trading Commission gives its non-objection to the Joint Venture Agreement between Jamaica Observer Limited (“JOL”) and Gleaner Company (Media) Limited (“GCML”). Click here to read the report.
Read MoreThe 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.”
Read MoreFTC 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 […]
Read MoreFTC 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 MoreFTC 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 […]
Read MoreFTCNewsLine – February 2026
FTCNewsLine is an online quarterly newsletter of the Fair Trading Commission. In this Issue, we feature matters arising during the period October 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Click here to access the newsline
Read MoreFTC releases Guidelines regarding the use of Panels
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 […]
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