Tag: Reports
Competition Assessment of the Land Surveyors Act
See the link below for the FTC’s Competition Assessment of Land Surveyors Act, which examines the process through which Land Surveyors are certified by the Land Surveyors Board. It is alleged that the industry is suffering from entry restrictions which are negatively impacting its expansion. The assessment outline 5 regulatory options and concluded that a […]
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 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 […]
Read MoreStudy of Nursing Homes Sector in Jamaica
In November 2021, the FTC completed its study on the nursing homes sector. The study examined issues that may affect the efficient functioning of the sector and focused specifically on the availability of information on nursing homes, access to terms and services, and access to making complaints. Nursing homes provide services for the vulnerable segment […]
Read MoreFTC Guidelines for Selecting a Nursing Home
Nursing homes provide services to a vulnerable segment of society. Therefore, consumers who intend to contract the services of nursing homes should seek information to ensure that loved ones are well cared for. Having all the relevant information prior to utilizing a nursing home will (i) Assist persons in making more informed choices; (ii) Reduce […]
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