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Consumer Protection and Competition Authority coming

Nov 5, 2026 · The Gleaner

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The House of Representatives on Tuesday commenced debate on legislation to establish the Jamaica Consumer and Competition Authority, a new entity tasked with protecting consumers’ rights and overseeing competition matters in the country. Piloting the Jamaica Consumer and Competition Authority Act, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, ayval Williams, explained that Cabinet approved the rationalisation of the public sector in 2009 as part of efforts to enhance government operations.

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