Press Releases

FTC releases Guidelines regarding the use of Panels

Posted on February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 by Shavanne Smith

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 […]

The University of the West Indies is offering Postgraduate Programmes in Competition Law & Policy

Posted on January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 by Shavanne Smith

The Faculty of Law at The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus invites prospective students and professionals to a Virtual Information Session on its Postgraduate Programmes in Competition Law and Policy, to be held Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. via Zoom. As competition law continues to play a […]

The FTC released its latest report: “Accommodating Ride-Hailing Platforms in Public Passenger Transport in Jamaica”

Posted on December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 by Shavanne Smith

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

FTC participates in the Office of Public Procurement Policy’s Procast podcast

Posted on December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 by Shavanne Smith

The FTC’s Executive Director, Mr. David Miller, recently appeared on the Office of Public Procurement Policy’s Procast podcast to discuss “Ethics & Fair Play in Public Procurement. In the conversation, Mr. Miller emphasises why competition is critical to maintaining integrity in public procurement. He explains how practices such as collusion, bid rigging, and corruption drive up project […]

FTCNewsLine – September 2025

Posted on December 12, 2025December 23, 2025 by Shavanne Smith

FTCNewsLine is an online quarterly newsletter of the Fair Trading Commission. In this Issue, we feature matters arising during the period July 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025. Click here to access the newsline

Fair Trading Commission’s World Competition Day Message

Posted on December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 by Shavanne Smith

View message from Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment And Commerce On this World Competition Day 2025, the Jamaica Fair Trading Commission (FTC) proudly joins the global community in reaffirming our commitment to fair, open, and competitive markets — the pillars of national growth, consumer welfare, and sustainable innovation. This year’s theme, “Artificial […]

The FTC participated in the Legal Aid Council’s Seminar

Posted on December 3, 2025December 3, 2025 by Shavanne Smith

The Fair Trading Commission’s Senior Legal Counsel, Mrs. Susan Lawrence-Simms, participated in the Legal Aid Council’s Seminar on November 27, 2025, under the theme “After Melissa: From Rubble to Rights.” Her presentation explored key consumer protection provisions under the Fair Competition Act (FCA), including misleading advertising, double ticketing, sale at a bargain price, and tied […]

FTC Completes its Assessment of Bank Account Portability

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Shavanne Smith

The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) has completed its assessment of Bank Account Portability (BAP) as a potential policy tool to strengthen competition within Jamaica’s banking sector. The study argues that by significantly reducing the high switching costs that currently “lock in” customers, BAP can empower consumers while incentivising banks to compete more aggressively on price […]

FTC presents at Graduate Seminar

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Shavanne Smith

On November 17, 2025, Dr. Kevin Harriottt, Competition Bureau Chief at the Fair Trading Commission, served as guest presenter at the Graduate Seminar hosted by the Department of Economics at the University of the West Indies, Mona. His presentation, titled “The Value of Economic Thought,” explored the role of economics as a critical decision-making science […]

FTCNewsLine – November 2025 Hurricane Melissa- Special

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Shavanne Smith

This special issue of FTCNewsLine is an online quarterly newsletter of the FAIR TRADING COMMISSION that contains information on competition matters dealt with by the Fair Trading Commission as well as other competition agencies from around the world. In this Special Issue we feature responses from regulatory and competition authorities to natural disasters. Click here […]