competition
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CARICOM Competition Commission issues statement on the sale of banking and insurance assets by the Bank of Nova Scotia to Republic Financial Holdings and Sagicor Financial Corporation
The Statement reads: The CARICOM Competition Commission (“the Commission”) was established by Article 171 of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas (“RTC”), with a mandate to promote and protect competition within the community. The Commission in its monitoring of business activity in the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), has taken note of the announcement on 28th November 2018 by…
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CARICOM Competition Commission hosts sensitisation workshop on competition law for MPs
The Caribbean Community Secretariat (CARICOM) Competition Commission is working towards implementing and strengthening competition laws and policies in all of its member states. Members of Parliament (MPs) today, participated in a sensitisation exercise which will pave the way for the establishment of the competition culture locally. The sensitisation workshop was facilitated through the Caribbean Forum of African, Caribbean and Pacific…
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Competition Sensitization for Judges Concludes in Belize
The CARICOM Secretariat winds up its sensitization sessions for judges in competition law and policy this Friday, June 17 in Belize at the Radisson Fort George Hotel. Fourteen members of the judiciary will be participating in the activity which is funded under the 10th European Development Fund (EDF).These include judges from Belize’s Supreme Court, The Court of Appeal as well…
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Ministry of International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Hosts Training Exercise on Competition Law and Policy
Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 13, 2016 (SKNIS): The Ministry of International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and CARIFORUM, embarked upon a training exercise on competition law and policy on June 13. Director of Trade/Research in the Ministry, Jasemin Weekes, stated that the ‘Level I Training in Competition Law and Policy’ is…
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Competition Law, Policy Training Seminar for St. Kitts and Nevis
Ministry of International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, together with the CARICOM Competition Commission, is hosting a training seminar on Competition Law and Policy on Monday 13 June, 2016, at the Customs and Excise Department. This introductory Level I training programme is designed to raise knowledge and awareness of Competition Law and Policy, and build institutional capacity within St. Kitts and…
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CCC launches investigation into CWC’s Agreement to Acquire Columbus International Pursuant to Article 175 (6) of the RTC
The CCC has launched an investigation into the agreement by Cable and Wireless Communications (Plc (“CWC”) to acquire Columbus International Inc. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) institution which has responsibility for ensuring that the benefits expected from the establishment of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy are not frustrated by anti-competitive business conduct, has issued a statement. The statement, inter alia,…
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CDB urges Regional governments to DECIDE
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has pointed to an urgent need for broad policy initiatives, including labour market reform and investment in developing the skills of potential workers to move Regional economies forward. In a presentation at the Bank’s Annual Review and Forecast titled, ‘Time to D.E.C.I.D.E,’ Director of Economics, Dr. Justin Ram said governments must aim to become Dynamic,…
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Telecoms merger has potential to prejudice trade, says CARICOM Competition Commission
PARAMARIBO, Suriname — The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Competition Commission has concluded that the agreement by Cable and Wireless Communications Plc (CWC) to acquire Columbus International Inc. (Columbus) has the potential to prejudice trade and prevent, restrict or distort competition within the CARICOM Single market and Economy (CSME), with the possibility of cross-border effects. Accordingly, the Commission has written to the…
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CARICOM DEVELOPMENT FUND LAUNCHES LOGO COMPETITION
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) CARICOM Nationals have been invited to participate in the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) Logo Competition which was launched as part of the organisation’s promotional activities towards heightening understanding of the institution and its work. Interested individuals have until 20 March 2009 to submit their artwork to the CDF. More information on the logo competition…
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