Press Releases
FTC Participates in the First Regional Consultation on Competition Policy
On November 6 and 7, 2025, our General Manager, Miss Ann-Marie Grant, took part in the First Regional Consultation on Competition Policy (the Consultation), held in Bridgetown, Barbados. The event focused on advancing the implementation of the Rules of Competition under Chapter Eight of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas. The Consultation brought together representatives from […]
Read MoreThe FTC will be presenting at the 20th Organisation of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) Conference
We’re proud to announce that our Research Officers will be presenting at the 20th Organisation of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) Conference, taking place from October 27 to October 30, 2025, at the Jewel Grande Resort & Spa, Montego Bay, Jamaica. On Day 2 – Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – Shavanne Smith will present his research paper “Climate Change and the Economic Impact of Wastewater Usage” […]
Read MoreFTC Staff Participate in CTU ICT Week 2025
Members of the FTC Staff recently took part in the Caribbean Telecommunications Union’s (CTU’s) Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Week 2025, held from September 29 to October 3, 2025. During the week, our team participated in four key events: 1. Universal Postal Union (UPU) Workshop 2. CTU 3rd Caribbean ICT Youth Network Meeting 3. CTU Network of Women Leadership […]
Read MoreFTC Participates in Regional Workshop on Competition Law
The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) was recently represented at a regional workshop on competition law, held in Lima, Peru, from August 19 to 21, 2024. Competition Analyst Alrick Livingston attended the workshop titled “Introduction to the Application of Competition Law.” Hosted by the National Institute for the Defense of Competition and the Protection of Intellectual Property (INDECOPI) and supported by […]
Read MoreDraft Guidelines for Use of Panels
The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) has drafted guidelines for the practice whereby businesses party to a transaction in a given market create and manage an exclusive list of third-party providers in complementary markets. The list of providers is often referred to as a panel and its use is widespread among commercial banks, insurance companies and […]
Read MoreCARICOM COMPETITION COMMISSION VACANCIES
RECRUITMENT FOR THE POST OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified nationals of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States and Associate Members of the Caribbean Community to fill the position of Executive Director at the CARICOM Competition Commission, headquartered in Paramaribo, Suriname. Applications should be addressed to: Chair Human Resource Committee CARICOM […]
Read MoreFTCNewsLine – July 2025
FTCNewsLine is an online quarterly newsletter of the Fair Trading Commission. In this Issue, we feature matters arising during the period April 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025. Click here to access the newsline 2025.07 FTCNewsline April – June 2025
Read MoreFTC Participates in Regional IP and Competition Law Workshop in Trinidad
The Fair Trading Commission, represented by a Competition Analyst and a Legal Officer, participated in a regional workshop on the Intersection between Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Law, held from June 30 to July 2, 2025, in Trinidad and Tobago. The workshop was organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), in collaboration with the Intellectual Property […]
Read MoreThe Fair Trading Commission is officially registered as a Data Controller
Click the link below to review the privacy policy https://jftc.gov.jm/privacy-policy/
Read MoreThe FTC Completes its study into the Credit Reporting Industry
The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) presents a comprehensive study of Jamaica’s credit reporting industry, evaluating its structure, performance, and regulatory framework. The findings reveal limited competition, consumer protection gaps, and significant financial exclusion due to barriers in data access and accuracy. The FTC recommends five key policy imperatives—including universal data exchange, improved dispute resolution, standardised […]
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