Consumer Protection and Competition Authority coming

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.

She noted that the Public Sector Transformation Unit was established with the mandate to lead, monitor, evaluate and facilitate the implementation of public-sector restructuring, aimed at ensuring a more efficient, effective and economical government.