Press Releases


The Westmoreland Leg of the MIIC MSME Roadshow was a Success!

On June 18, 2025, the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) participated in the MSME Business Roadshow held at Manning’s School in Savanna‑la‑Mar, Westmoreland. The event brought together business owners, consumers, government agencies, and other key stakeholders in a dynamic forum for engagement and collaboration. FTC representatives provided valuable insights into the Commission’s role in promoting fair […]

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The MSME Business Roadshow is coming to Westmoreland, and you’re all invited!

The MSME Business Roadshow is coming to Westmoreland, and you’re all invited! The Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce, Jamaica’s Business Ministry, is calling on bold entrepreneurs to step forward and pitch their innovative ideas at the Micro Business Pitch Competition on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Manning’s School. What’s at stake? A chance to […]

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FTCNewsLine – May 2025

FTCNewsLine is an online quarterly newsletter of the Fair Trading Commission. In this Issue, we feature matters arising during the period January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. Click to access 2025-04-29-Issue-02-25-Newsline-Final.pdf

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Westmoreland! The MSME Business Roadshow is heading your way!

Westmoreland! The MSME Business Roadshow is heading your way! The Fair Trading Commission invites YOU to take centre stage in the Small Business Pitch Competition during the MSME Business Roadshow on Thursday, June 18 at the Manning’s School. This is your chance to showcase your business, gain exposure, and compete for a J$400,000 cash grant! […]

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FTC Participates in the 7th Meeting of the Reconvened Task Force on the Implementation of Chapter 8 of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas

Mr. David Miller, Executive Director, participated in the 7th Meeting of the Reconvened Task Force on the Implementation of Chapter 8 of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas, held in Bridgetown, Barbados, from May 15 to 16, 2025. Among the topics discussed were Modalities and Legal Arrangements for Advancing Cooperation between Member States and the CARICOM […]

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Our participation in JMEA Expo 2025 was a success!

It was our pleasure and honour to be a part of the biggest trade show in the Caribbean. The exhibition was a great success for the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) and allowed us to engage in numerous insightful conversations with industry representatives, academics, public officials, students and consumers; and to showcase all the services of […]

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The EXPORTAcademy

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

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The Fair Trading Commission Recognizes World Competition Day

Competition policy can play a vital role in reducing inequality by promoting competitive market access, protecting consumer welfare, encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation, and supporting job creation and inclusive growth. Click here to read our article on Competition Policy and Inequality.

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The Fair Trading Commission receives an award from the Airports Authority of Jamaica

David Miller, Executive Director, received an award on behalf of the FTC from Ms. Donna-Marie Howe, Director at the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) at the AAJ’s 50th Anniversary Stakeholders’ Appreciation Reception, at the AC Hotel Kingston on November 20, 2024. The AAJ acknowledged the FTC’s significant contribution to the airport industry, specifically to the […]

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Fair Trading Commission drafts preliminary report on Jamaica’s Credit Reporting Industry

In recent years, the significance of financial intermediation as a foundational pillar of a thriving society has become increasingly evident. The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) has taken note of the growing demand for credit bureaus in Jamaica, which has prompted us to undertake a comprehensive market study of this industry, commencing in 2022. The study […]

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