Press Releases
T&T FTC Study Visit
The Jamaica Fair Trading Commission (FTC) continues to facilitate competition law and policy development within the CARICOM region through information sharing and discussions on best practices. From July 18 to 20, 2022, the FTC hosted the Trinidad & Tobago Fair Trading Commission’s Senior Legal Counsel Ms Kristle Maharaj, in a study visit. As a result, […]
Read MoreHyperscalers Market Study Proposal – Stakeholder Consultation
The FTC invites comments from any interested party on its proposed study (Study Proposal) of the competition impact of hyperscalers on the local communication sector. The FTC will consider your comments on the proposed issues outlined and/or other possible issues. Those responding should support their views with relevant evidence where possible, by email to the […]
Read MoreFTC Presentation to Caribbean Governance Week
Mr. David Miller, Executive Director, participated in Governance Week 2022, hosted by the Caribbean Governance Institute from June 27 to July 1, 2022. The theme was “Developing the conscience of the board”. Mr. Miller participated on Day 2 – Governance of the Private Sector, where he was a member of the panel that discussed “Engaging […]
Read MoreICN Presentations – Frenemies
“Mr. David Miller, Executive Director, participated in two sessions at the 2022 Annual Conference of the International Competition Network (ICN), held May 4-6, 2022, in Berlin, Germany. In the Breakout Session entitled “Frenemies – when a regulator’s objectives conflict with those of a competition agency”, Mr. Miller highlighted the FTC’s experience in interacting and collaborating […]
Read MoreImplementation in the ICN Presentation
Mr. David Miller, Executive Director, participated in two sessions at the 2022 Annual Conference of the International Competition Network (ICN), which was held May 4-6, 2022 in Berlin, Germany. In the Plenary Session on the “Implementation in the ICN”, Mr. Miller highlighted the FTC’s use of the ICN Merger Guidelines Workbook, in influencing the FTC […]
Read MoreMergers and Acquisitions Involving Local Financial Institutions
Information Taken from the Central Bank of Trinidad & Tobago A Presentation by: Michelle Francis-Pantor – Deputy Inspector, Banks, Non-Banks and Payments System Oversight Alisha Corbin-Connelly – Senior Examiner, Office of the Inspector of Financial Institutions Kendall Cuffy – Manager, Banks and Non-Banks https://www.central-bank.org.tt/sites/default/files/presentations/mergers-acquisitions-webinar-presentation-april2021_0.pdf
Read MoreReview of The Electronic Transaction Act
In examining the framework for online transactions and the impact on suppliers and consumers, the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) assessed Jamaica’s Electronic Transaction Act (ETA) to determine whether it is sufficiently robust and protects suppliers and consumers in Jamaica. See opinion at Review of The Electronic Transaction Act
Read MoreSpeaking Notes for February 24th 2022 Press Briefing
The Fair Trading Commission participated in the CAC/FTC Press Briefing on February 24, 2022, at which Mr. David Miller, Executive Director spoke about the FTC’s recent work and the way forward. Mr. Miller’s presentation is attached. Speaking Notes for February 24th 2022 Press Briefing
Read MoreMedia Advisory on posting of draft Investigation Report on SVL’s conduct
FTC STATEMENT ON RELEASE OF DRAFT REPORT ON THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE CONDUCT OF SUPREME VENTURES LIMITED. Media Advisory on posting of draft Investigation Report on SVL’s conduct
Read MoreThe Impact of Telemedicine on Competition and Innovation in Health Care
On January 30, 2022, Kevin Harriott, Competition Bureau Chief, participated in a Webinar on the theme “Ethics of Telemedicine & Social Media Use among Medical Professionals” hosted by Medical Council of Jamaica. In his presentation, Dr. Harriott highlighted the potential for telemedicine to enhance competition in the delivery of health care services in Jamaica and […]
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