Press Releases
FTC Course – April 28-30, 2015
Over the three days, April 28-30, 2015, the FTC will be hosting three sessions in its Competition Law and Policy Training Course. The sessions will cover the role of Economics in the enforcement of Competition Law; Restrictive Agreements, including mergers and acquisitions; and the interaction between Competition Law and other commercial laws. Registration Form
Read MoreCourt of Appeal decision halts FTC’s investigation
In November 2014 the Fair Trading Commission (FTC), pursuant to Section 17 of the Fair Competition Act, commenced an investigation into the likely competitive effect of the proposal by Cable & Wireless Communications PLC (parent company of LIME) to acquire 100% ownership and control of Columbus International Inc (parent company of Flow). However, the FTC has since discontinued […]
Read MoreFTCNewsLine – January 2015
FTCNewsLine is an online quarterly newsletter of the Fair Trading Commission. In this Issue: 01-15 we feature matters related to the period October 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. FTCNewsLine – January 2015 Issue
Read MoreCompeting To Grow
Competing To Grow was presented at the Mobile Business Clinic Initiative hosted by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation. The workshop was held on November 4-6, 2014 in Montego Bay, St. James.
Read MoreFTCNewsLine- October 2014
FTCNewsLine is an online quarterly newsletter of the Fair Trading Commission. In this Issue: 04-14 we feature matters related to the period July 1, 2014 to September 30, 2014. FTCNewsLine- October 2014 Issue
Read MoreFTC Course- October 27- 28, 2014
On October 27-28, 2014, the FTC will be conducting an Intermediate Course in Competition Law and Policy. The objective of the course is to enhance participant’s understanding of the necessary assessment involved in the determination of the competitive effect of business practices. FTC Intermediate Level Course In Competition Law Registration Form- Oct 2014
Read MoreFTCNewsLine – July 2014
FTCNewsLine is an online quarterly newsletter of the Fair Trading Commission. In this Issue: 03-14 we feature matters related to the period April 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014. FTCNewsLine – July 2014 Issue
Read MoreFTC facilitates customer obtaining redress
In June 2014, the FTC facilitated a customer obtaining redress from a furniture and appliance dealer. The dealer had erred in the price published for an item in an advertisement and this would have constituted a breach of Section 37 (Misleading Advertising) of the Fair Competition Act. Following discussions involving the customer, the dealer decided […]
Read MoreFTC comments on JPS submission for rate increase
The FTC’s comments focused on JPS’ proposals which are likely to increase the price of electricity to customers. With regard to JPS’ proposal, the FTC advised that: replacing the current Price Cap regime with a Revenue Cap regime is likely to lessen the incentives for JPS to establish an efficient tariff structure. increasing its residential […]
Read MoreCourt date for FTC suit against Crichton Automotive Limited
The FTC suit against Crichton Automotive Limited will be heard in the Supreme Court on June 26, 2014. The matter arose following an investigation into an allegation of Misleading Advertising. The allegation is that Crichton misled a customer regarding the model year of a Nissan Sunny motor car. At the time of sale, the car […]
Read More