Press Releases
FTC Staff discusses a Competition Policy Response to Covid-19
FTC Staff discusses a Competition Policy Response to Covid-19 in its article: COVID-19 and Competition.
Read MoreBundling in Telecommunication Services
FTC researches bundling in telecommunication services such as triple-play offerings where separate services such as subscriber television, telephone & internet services are packaged as a single service. Consumers may be impacted negatively or positively from bundling. Factors such as the extent of market power held by providers, the structure of the markets for these services, […]
Read MoreFTC signs MOU with DBJ
In April 2020, the Fair Trading Commission and the Development Bank of Jamaica signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which will facilitate information sharing on Public-Private Partnership and Privatization Agreements, capacity building initiatives and policy development. The MOU will facilitate the sharing of relevant data, intelligence, technical and legal expertise, and best practices.
Read MoreFTC applauds move by the GOJ & the Bankers Association to adjust the requirements to open bank accounts
FTC applauds move by the GOJ & the Bankers Association to adjust the minimum requirements to open bank accounts for CARE & PATH beneficiaries. This will allow more persons to access banking products thereby giving them greater choices while at the same time encourage banks to offer new and differentiated products. It is hoped that […]
Read MoreFTCNewsLine – May 2020
FTCNewsLine is an online quarterly newsletter of the Fair Trading Commission. In this Issue: 03-20 we feature matters related to the period January 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020. FTCNewsLine – May 2020
Read MoreJamaica FTC joins CARICOM Competition Commission’s COVID-19 Steering Committee
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CARICOM Competition Commission formed the COVID-19 Steering Committee to formulate strategies and implement measures and initiatives that will address issues relating to commercial and consumer welfare during the period of the pandemic. The Steering Committee comprises competition and consumer protection authorities and Government departments that have responsibility for […]
Read MoreStrategic Business Plan 2020-2024
This Strategic Plan covers the FTC’s core activities, such as those relating to the receiving and investigation of complaints, the undertaking of advocacy initiatives, inclusive of market studies, and public education activities. Support areas such as finance and administration, information, communication and technology, human resources, monitoring of internal processes and systems, and strategic planning serve […]
Read MoreFTCNewsLine – April 2020
FTCNewsLine is an online quarterly newsletter of the Fair Trading Commission. In this special Issue: 02-20 we feature competition matters arising from COVID-19. FTCNewsLine – April 2020
Read MoreFTC Makes Recommendations to Bookstore
FTC recommends that Book Depot adopt a consistent pricing method so that prices relayed to consumers are identical to that billed at the cash register. Further, where there are underlying factors that may influence a price change, consumers should be told before they complete the purchase transaction. The recommendation was made to prevent the likelihood […]
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