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He is also a - [Dr. Ronald Ramkissoon](https://tandtftc.org/members/dr-ronald-ramkissoon/) - Dr Ronald Ramkissoon was re-appointed as the Chairman of the Trinidad and Tobago Fair Trading Commission on April 03rd 2024 by Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago having previously served as the Chairman of the Trinidad and Tobago Fair Trading Commission since April 3rd 2018 and April 07th - [Ms. Gabrielle Gellineau](https://tandtftc.org/members/ms-gabrielle-gellineau/) - Ms. Gabrielle Gellineau was appointed as a Commissioner of the Trinidad and Fair Trading Commission on the 30th January, 2023 by Her Excellency Paula-Mae Weekes, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Ms. Gellineau an Attorney-at-Law was called to the Bar in Trinidad and Tobago in 2004 after obtaining her Legal Education Certificate from the - [Ms. Dawn Callender](https://tandtftc.org/members/ms-dawn-callender/) - Dawn Callender comes to TTFTC as the Chairperson of the Regulated Industries Commission. She previously headed the financial functions of two significant companies operating in the energy sector. She currently provides advice to small businesses and coaching to financial professionals. During her career, she worked in the UK, USA, and Zimbabwe in the fields of - [Mr. Dan Martineau](https://tandtftc.org/members/mr-dan-martineau/) - Mr. Dan Martineau was appointed a Commissioner on the Trinidad and Tobago Fair Trading Commission on October 29th 2020 by Her Excellency Paula-Mae Weekes, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Mr. Martineau’s career began in the United States, where he worked for different trading groups in Commodity and Equity trading. Returning to Trinidad ## TTFTC News - [FTC reaches out to private sector](https://tandtftc.org/ttftc_news/ftc-reaches-out-to-private-sector/) - [FTC pushes for stronger competition, business engagement](https://tandtftc.org/ttftc_news/ftc-pushes-for-stronger-competition-business-engagement/) - [FTC warns against unjustified price hikes amid global pressures](https://tandtftc.org/ttftc_news/ftc-warns-against-unjustified-price-hikes-amid-global-pressures/) - [Is the TTSEC abusing its monopoly power?](https://tandtftc.org/ttftc_news/is-the-ttsec-abusing-its-monopoly-power/) - [TTFTC to seek info from TTSEC on proposed fee hike](https://tandtftc.org/ttftc_news/ttftc-to-seek-info-from-ttsec-on-proposed-fee-hike/) - [In Commemoration of our 10th Anniversary](https://tandtftc.org/ttftc_news/in-commemoration-of-our-10th-anniversary/) - [Fair Trading Commission: Professional bodies must not hinder competition](https://tandtftc.org/ttftc_news/fair-trading-commission-professional-bodies-must-not-hinder-competition/) - [‘Tacit collusion’ going on among supermarkets](https://tandtftc.org/ttftc_news/tacit-collusion-going-on-among-supermarkets/) - [FTC – Doing things the right way](https://tandtftc.org/ttftc_news/ftc-doing-things-the-right-way/) - [TTFTC Public Notice-Mergers and Acquisitions](https://tandtftc.org/ttftc_news/ttftc-public-notice-mergers-and-acquisitions/) - [TTFTC Public Notice-Bid-Rigging](https://tandtftc.org/ttftc_news/ttftc-public-notice-bid-rigging/) - [TTFTC Public Notice -Monopoly Power](https://tandtftc.org/ttftc_news/ttftc-public-notice-monopoly-power/) - [Fair Trading Commission is on the Job](https://tandtftc.org/ttftc_news/fair-trading-commission-is-on-the-job/) - [Fair Trading Commission](https://tandtftc.org/ttftc_news/fair-trading-commission/) - [Fair Trading Act proclaimed](https://tandtftc.org/ttftc_news/fair-trading-act-proclaimed/) - [Competition watchdog warns: Get your house in order](https://tandtftc.org/ttftc_news/competition-watchdog-warns-get-your-house-in-order/) - [Fair Trading Commission FOIA Updated Public Statement for 2023](https://tandtftc.org/ttftc_news/fair-trading-commission-foia-updated-public-statement-for-2023/) - [What the Fair Trading Commission needs](https://tandtftc.org/ttftc_news/what-the-fair-trading-commission-needs/) - [TT Chamber supports TT Fair Trade Commission](https://tandtftc.org/ttftc_news/tt-chamber-supports-tt-fair-trade-commission/) - [FTC Media Launch of the Guide to the Fair Trading Act](https://tandtftc.org/ttftc_news/ftc-media-launch-of-the-guide-to-the-fair-trading-act/) - [Fair Trading Commission hosts workshop on Competition Law](https://tandtftc.org/ttftc_news/fair-trading-commission-hosts-workshop-on-competition-law/) - [Fair Trading Commission collaborates with Trade Ministry and CARICOM Secretariat to host Competition Law and Policy Workshop.](https://tandtftc.org/ttftc_news/fair-trading-commission-collaborates-with-trade-ministry-and-caricom-secretariat-to-host-competition-law-and-policy-workshop/) - [Fair Trading Commission appointed – Justice Amrika Tiwary-Reddy to Chair](https://tandtftc.org/ttftc_news/fair-trading-commission-appointed-justice-amrika-tiwary-reddy-to-chair/) - [Fair Trading Act full proclamation soon](https://tandtftc.org/ttftc_news/fair-trading-act-full-proclamation-soon/) - [Competition Law training held under the CARIFORUM-EU Capacity building project](https://tandtftc.org/ttftc_news/competition-law-training-held-under-the-cariforum-eu-capacity-building-project/) ## Case - [Consumer Fraud in E-commerce](https://tandtftc.org/case/consumer-fraud-in-e-commerce/) - In the age of online shopping, convenience and accessibility have reshaped the retail landscape. However, with this convenience comes the risk of consumer fraud. This case revolves around a significant consumer fraud investigation in the e-commerce sector. Incident: The case centers on a popular e-commerce platform, "ShopEase," which boasts millions of users worldwide. Over the - [Environmental Violations by a Manufacturing Plant](https://tandtftc.org/case/environmental-violations-by-a-manufacturing-plant/) - In this case, a manufacturing plant located in a suburban area has come under scrutiny due to allegations of significant environmental violations. The plant specializes in the production of chemical products used in various industrial applications. Concerned citizens, environmental activists, and regulatory agencies have raised serious concerns about the plant's operations, particularly in relation to - [Merger Approval for Telecom Giants](https://tandtftc.org/case/merger-approval-for-telecom-giants/) - Two major telecommunications companies, TelecomX and ConnectTel, have proposed a merger that has garnered significant attention and scrutiny. Both companies are major players in the telecommunications industry, providing a wide range of services, including mobile and broadband services, to millions of customers in Trinidad and Tobago. The Merger Proposal: TelecomX and ConnectTel have submitted a - [Intellectual Property Dispute in Tech Startups](https://tandtftc.org/case/intellectual-property-dispute-in-tech-startups/) - Two tech startups, InnovateTech and CodeGenius, are entangled in a complex legal battle over allegations of intellectual property theft. This case highlights the critical issue of protecting intellectual assets and the potential consequences when disputes arise. The Parties: InnovateTech: A startup known for developing innovative software solutions for the healthcare industry. They claim to have - [Unfair Labor Practices in a Factory](https://tandtftc.org/case/unfair-labor-practices-in-a-factory/) - In this case, a group of factory workers employed at XYZ Manufacturing, a medium-sized industrial facility specializing in electronics assembly, has filed a formal complaint against their employer, alleging a series of unfair labor practices. The factory, located in a suburban area, employs over 200 workers in various roles, from assembly line workers to supervisors. - [Price-Fixing in the Pharmaceutical Industry](https://tandtftc.org/case/price-fixing-in-the-pharmaceutical-industry/) - The pharmaceutical industry, renowned for its vital role in public health, has recently come under scrutiny due to allegations of price-fixing by several prominent drug manufacturers. This case centers around suspicions that these pharmaceutical companies engaged in anti-competitive practices by conspiring to artificially inflate the prices of essential medications. Key Parties Involved: Pharmaceutical Companies (Defendants): ## Presentations - [Competition Compliance, Governance and Enforcement: Practical Perspectives for Legal Counsel](https://tandtftc.org/presentations/competition-compliance-governance-and-enforcement-practical-perspectives-for-legal-counsel/) - [Understanding the Merger Guidelines](https://tandtftc.org/presentations/understanding-the-merger-guidelines/) - [Virtual Meeting with Corporate Counsel “Competition Law in Challenging Times: Updates and Considerations for Corporate Counsel”](https://tandtftc.org/presentations/virtual-meeting-with-corporate-counsel-competition-law-in-challenging-times-updates-and-considerations-for-corporate-counsel/) - [Virtual Stakeholder Meeting with Counsel In Government Ministries and State Enterprises “The Fair-Trading Act and Competition Law: Context, Updates and Considerations for Counsel in Government Ministries and State Enterprises”](https://tandtftc.org/presentations/virtual-stakeholder-meeting-with-counsel-in-government-ministries-and-state-enterprises-the-fair-trading-act-and-competition-law-context-updates-and-considerations-for-counsel-in-government/) - [Virtual Stakeholder Meeting with Poultry Sector Stakeholders: “Let’s Talk Poultry and Competition”](https://tandtftc.org/presentations/virtual-stakeholder-meeting-with-poultry-sector-stakeholders-lets-talk-poultry-and-competition/) - [Meeting with stakeholders in the local construction industry](https://tandtftc.org/presentations/meeting-with-stakeholders-in-the-local-construction-industry/) - [Krystle S. Maharaj TTFTC Presentation re State Counsels](https://tandtftc.org/presentations/krystle-s-maharaj-ttftc-presentation-re-state-counsels/) - [Executive Director TTFTC PPT Presentation to State Enterprises and Government Ministries](https://tandtftc.org/presentations/executive-director-ttftc-ppt-presentation-to-state-enterprises-and-government-ministries/) - [Creating a Culture of Competition Law Compliance in the Workplace](https://tandtftc.org/presentations/creating-a-culture-of-competition-law-compliance-in-the-workplace/) ## Media Releases - [CCC Inaugural Competition and Consumer Welfare Conference](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/ccc-inaugural-competition-and-consumer-welfare-conference/) - [Fair Trading Commission Hosts Stakeholder Sensitization Session with the Business Community](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/fair-trading-commission-hosts-stakeholder-sensitization-session-with-the-business-community/) - [Fair Trading Commission Hosts Virtual Stakeholder Meeting with Corporate Counsel](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/fair-trading-commission-hosts-virtual-stakeholder-meeting-with-corporate-counsel/) - [Fair Trading Commission to Host Stakeholder Sensitization Session with the Business Community](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/fair-trading-commission-to-host-stakeholder-sensitization-session-with-the-business-community/) - [Fair Trading Commission to Host Virtual Stakeholder Session with Corporate Counsel](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/fair-trading-commission-to-host-virtual-stakeholder-session-with-corporate-counsel/) - [Public Notice requesting “Invitation for Comments – Proposed Merger: Agostini Ltd / Prestige Holdings Ltd”](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/public-notice-requesting-invitation-for-comments-proposed-merger-agostini-ltd-prestige-holdings-ltd/) - [Fair Trading Commission Warns Against Unjustified Price Increases Amid Global Developments](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/fair-trading-commission-warns-against-unjustified-price-increases-amid-global-developments/) - [Pre-release for Sixth Annual Regulators Meeting 2026](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/pre-release-for-sixth-annual-regulators-meeting/) - [“Institutional Resilience as a Catalyst for Economic Diversification"](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/institutional-resilience-as-a-catalyst-for-economic-diversification/) - [World Competition Day “Artificial Intelligence, Consumers, and Competition Policy"](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/world-competition-day-artificial-intelligence-consumers-and-competition-policy/) - [Fair Trading Commission Warns Public About Fake AI-generated Video That Is Being Used for Fraudulently Soliciting Funds](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/fair-trading-commission-warns-public-about-fake-ai-generated-video-that-is-being-used-for-fraudulently-soliciting-funds/) - [The Fair Trading Commission Announces the Winners of the Secondary School Essay Competition 2025](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/the-fair-trading-commission-announces-the-winners-of-the-secondary-school-essay-competition-2025/) - [World Competition Day- Competition Policy and Inequality](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/world-competition-day-competition-policy-and-inequality/) - [Fair Trading Commission Hosts Stakeholder Sensitization Session with the Media](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/fair-trading-commission-hosts-stakeholder-sensitization-session-with-the-media/) - [“Competition Policy and Sector-Specific Regulation: Complementary or Irreconcilable?”](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/competition-policy-and-sector-specific-regulation-complementary-or-irreconcilable/) - [Fair Trading Commission to Host Fifth Annual Meeting with Key Regulators in Trinidad and Tobago](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/fair-trading-commission-to-host-fifth-annual-meeting-with-key-regulators-in-trinidad-and-tobago/) - [Fair Trading Commission Warns Public About Fake WhatsApp Profiles Used for Fraudulently Soliciting Funds](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/fair-trading-commission-warns-public-about-fake-whatsapp-profiles-used-for-fraudulently-soliciting-funds/) - [Media Release on “Is the Conduct of Associations in Trinidad and Tobago Anti-competitive?”](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/media-release-on-is-the-conduct-of-associations-in-trinidad-and-tobago-anti-competitive/) - [Pre Release for the FTC 10th Anniversary Seminar Event](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/pre-release-for-the-ftc-10th-anniversary-seminar-event/) - [Media Release for Announcement of Essay Competition Winners 2024](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/media-release-for-announcement-of-essay-competition-winners-2024-2/) - [Pre Media Release for the Stakeholder Session with Corporate Counsel (Private Sector)](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/pre-media-release-for-the-stakeholder-session-with-corporate-counsel-private-sector-2/) - [Media Release for Virtual Stakeholder Meeting with Corporate Counsel](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/media-release-for-virtual-stakeholder-meeting-with-corporate-counsel/) - [Media Release for Presentations delivered to Officials at the Tobago House of Assembly and Key Stakeholders in the Private Sector](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/media-release-for-presentations-delivered-to-officials-at-the-tobago-house-of-assembly-and-key-stakeholders-in-the-private-sector/) - [Pre Release for Tobago Private Stakeholders](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/pre-release-for-tobago-private-stakeholders/) - [Pre Release for THA Stakeholder Session](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/pre-release-for-tha-stakeholder-session/) - [Pre-Release for the Fourth Annual Regulators Meeting 2023](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/pre-release-for-the-fourth-annual-regulators-meeting-2023/) - [Media Release for the Annual Regulators Meeting 2024](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/media-release-for-the-annual-regulators-meeting-2024/) - [Media Release on Price increase of cement](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/media-release-on-price-increase-of-cement/) - [World Competition Day, Honourable Minister of Trade and Industry, December 05, 2020](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/world-competition-day-honourable-minister-of-trade-and-industry-december-05-2020/) - [World Competition Day, Commission Chairman, December 05, 2020](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/world-competition-day-commission-chairman-december-05-2020/) - [Fuel Prices, Competition and the FTA](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/fuel-prices-competition-and-the-fta/) - [Chairman presenting at the TT Chamber of Industry and Commerce](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/chairman-presenting-at-the-tt-chamber-of-industry-and-commerce/) - [FTC Hosts Virtual Stakeholder Meeting on the Advisory Services to the Trinidad and Tobago Fair Trading Commission to facilitate the drafting of the Merger Regulations pursuant to the Fair Trading Act, Chap 81:13](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/ftc-hosts-virtual-stakeholder-meeting-on-the-advisory-services-to-the-trinidad-and-tobago-fair-trading-commission-to-facilitate-the-drafting-of-the-merger-regulations-pursuant-to-the-fair-trading-act/) - [CARICOM COMPETITION COMMISSION concludes Preliminary Assessment of Market for Liquified Petroleum Gas in select CSME Member States.](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/caricom-competition-commission-concludes-preliminary-assessment-of-market-for-liquified-petroleum-gas-in-select-csme-member-states/) - [FTC Hosts Virtual Stakeholder Meeting with Poultry Sector Stakeholders: “Lets Talk Poultry and Competition”.](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/ftc-hosts-virtual-stakeholder-meeting-with-poultry-sector-stakeholders-lets-talk-poultry-and-competition/) - [FTC Media Release “Economic Growth and Trinidad and Tobago’s Fair Trading Act”.](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/ftc-media-release-economic-growth-and-trinidad-and-tobagos-fair-trading-act/) - [Announcement of Winners of the 2023 FTC Essay Competition.](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/announcement-of-winners-of-the-2023-ftc-essay-competition/) - [FTC Hosts Virtual Stakeholder Session with Legal Counsel “A Guide to the Fair Trading Act and related matters.”](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/ftc-hosts-virtual-stakeholder-session-with-legal-counsel-a-guide-to-the-fair-trading-act-and-related-matters/) - [FTC Public Notice to Vendors, Consultants, Contractors and Suppliers on the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act (2015)](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/ftc-public-notice-to-vendors-consultants-contractors-and-suppliers-on-the-public-procurement-and-disposal-of-public-property-act-2015/) - [FTC Hosts Media Launch of the Guide to the Fair Trading Act, April 28th 2023.](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/ftc-hosts-media-launch-of-the-guide-to-the-fair-trading-act-april-28th-2023/) - [FTC Hosts Virtual Sensitization Session with the National Agricultural Marketing and Development Corporation (NAMDEVCO).](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/ftc-hosts-virtual-sensitization-session-with-the-national-agricultural-marketing-and-development-corporation-namdevco/) - [2023 Updated Public Statement of the Fair Trading Commission pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act 1999 Chapter 22:02 (FOIA)](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/2023-updated-public-statement-of-the-fair-trading-commission-pursuant-to-the-freedom-of-information-act-1999-chapter-2202-foia/) - [FTC Hosts Virtual Stakeholder Meeting with Counsel in Government Ministries and State Enterprises “The Fair Trading Act and Competition Law: Context, Updates and Considerations for Counsel in Government Ministries and State Enterprises”.](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/ftc-hosts-virtual-stakeholder-meeting-with-counsel-in-government-ministries-and-state-enterprises-the-fair-trading-act-and-competition-law-context-updates-and-considerations-for-counsel-in/) - [FTC Media Release “High Food Prices: Consumers Benefit When Business Compete”.](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/ftc-media-release-high-food-prices-consumers-benefit-when-business-compete/) - [FTC Media Release “Local Regulatory Co-operation in a world in VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity)” January 26th 2023](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/ftc-media-release-local-regulatory-co-operation-in-a-world-in-vuca-volatility-uncertainty-complexity-and-ambiguity-january-26th-2023/) - [FTC Hosts Virtual Stakeholder Meeting with Corporate Counsel in Trinidad and Tobago](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/ftc-hosts-virtual-stakeholder-meeting-with-corporate-counsel-in-trinidad-and-tobago/) - [TTFTC Investigator participates in a work-study visit to the Barbados Fair Trading Commission (BFTC) and the CARICOM Secretariat, CARICOM Single Market and Economy Unit (CSME)](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/ttftc-investigator-participates-in-a-work-study-visit-to-the-barbados-fair-trading-commission-bftc-and-the-caricom-secretariat-caricom-single-market-and-economy-unit-csme/) - [Staff of the Fair Trading Commission participates in Virtual Merger Workshop](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/staff-of-the-fair-trading-commission-participates-in-virtual-merger-workshop/) - [Full testimonial from Mr. Zion Alexander about the Fair Trading Commission’s Legal Internship Programme from July 6th to September 5th, 2022](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/full-testimonial-from-mr-zion-alexander-about-the-fair-trading-commissions-legal-internship-programme-from-july-6th/) - [FTC advocacy efforts in promoting the benefits of competition at the Trade and Investment Convention 2022](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/ftc-advocacy-efforts-in-promoting-the-benefits-of-competition-at-the-trade-and-investment-convention-2022/) - [FTC Media Release: FTC Virtual Meeting with the Tobago House of Assembly, Consumer Affairs Unit – August 04th 2022](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/ftc-media-release-ftc-virtual-meeting-with-the-tobago-house-of-assembly-consumer-affairs-unit-august-04th-2022/) - [FTC hosts Virtual Meeting with Stakeholders in the Shipping, Maritime and other related sectors in Trinidad and Tobago.](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/ftc-hosts-virtual-meeting-with-stakeholders-in-the-shipping-maritime-and-other-related-sectors-in-trinidad-and-tobago/) - [FTC to Host Virtual Meeting with Stakeholders to Discuss Rising Prices including that of wheat flour.](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/ftc-to-host-virtual-meeting-with-stakeholders-to-discuss-rising-prices-including-that-of-wheat-flour/) - [FTC Media Release for the Virtual Meeting held with Stakeholders in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Industry: Are SMEs Being Blocked in the Market Place?](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/ftc-media-release-for-the-virtual-meeting-held-with-stakeholders-in-the-micro-small-and-medium-enterprises-msmes-industry-are-smes-being-blocked-in-the-market-place/) - [2022 Public Statement of the Fair Trading Commission Freedom of Information Act 1999 Chapter 22:02 (FOIA)](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/2022-public-statement-of-the-fair-trading-commission-freedom-of-information-act-1999-chapter-2202-foia/) - [Must Prices Increase? ](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/must-prices-increase/) - [Whither Regulatory Agencies: Competition, Collaboration, and Commitment](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/whither-regulatory-agencies-competition-collaboration-and-commitment/) - [The TTFTC Cautions Deviant Businesses: Desist from Unfair Price Increases](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/the-ttftc-cautions-deviant-businesses-desist-from-unfair-price-increases/) - [Message from TTFTC Chairman, Dr. Ronald Ramkissoon for World Competition Day 2021](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/message-from-ttftc-chairman-dr-ronald-ramkissoon-for-world-competition-day-2021/) - [TTFTC Hosts Virtual Meeting with Stakeholders in the Food and Beverage Industry in Trinidad and Tobago – October 22nd 2021](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/ttftc-hosts-virtual-meeting-with-stakeholders-in-the-food-and-beverage-industry-in-trinidad-and-tobago-october-22nd-2021/) - [TTFTC Announcement on the Merger Guidelines – September 29th 2021](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/ttftc-announcement-on-the-merger-guidelines-september-29th-2021/) - [TTFTC Essay Competition](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/ttftc-essay-competition/) - [TTFTC Hosts Virtual Meeting “Understanding the Merger Guidelines” – August 26 2021](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/ttftc-hosts-virtual-meeting-understanding-the-merger-guidelines-august-26-2021/) - [TTFTC Hosts Virtual Meeting with Stakeholders in the Hardware Business – August 05 2021](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/ttftc-hosts-virtual-meeting-with-stakeholders-in-the-hardware-business-august-05-2021/) - [TTFTC Hosts Virtual Meeting – A Guide to the Fair Trading Act Chap 81-13 and Essential Knowledge and Procedural Clarity in Competition Law for Counsel of Ministries and State-Owned Enterprises – June 10 2021](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/ttftc-hosts-virtual-meeting-a-guide-to-the-fair-trading-act-chap-81-13-and-essential-knowledge-and-procedural-clarity-in-competition-law-for-counsel-of-ministries-and-state-owned-enterprises/) - [Fair Trading Commission hosts virtual dialogue on the Pharmacuetical Industry in Trinidad and Tobago – May 06 2021](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/fair-trading-commission-hosts-virtual-dialogue-on-the-pharmacuetical-industry-in-trinidad-and-tobago-may-06-2021/) - [Virtual Meeting with University of the West Indies’ (UWI) Students in the LL.M Elective, Competition Law in a Globalized Economy, May 01 2021](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/virtual-meeting-with-university-of-the-west-indies-uwi-students-in-the-ll-m-elective-competition-law-in-a-globalized-economy-may-01-2021/) - [Virtual Meeting with Lower 6 CAPE Students, Queen’s Royal College, April 30, 2021](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/virtual-meeting-with-lower-6-cape-students-queens-royal-college-april-30-2021/) - [Virtual Meeting with Corporate Counsels in Trinidad and Tobago April 20 2021](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/virtual-meeting-with-corporate-counsels-in-trinidad-and-tobago-april-20-2021/) - [Merger transaction involving Smith Robertson & Company Limited, Oscar Francois Limited and Intersol Limited, March 12, 2021](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/merger-transaction-involving-smith-robertson-company-limited-oscar-francois-limited-and-intersol-limited-march-12-2021/) - [Publication of TTFTC Draft Merger Guidelines, January 20, 2021](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/publication-of-ttftc-draft-merger-guidelines-january-20-2021/) - [TTFTC Hosts Virtual Meeting with Regulators of the Economy, January 15, 2021](https://tandtftc.org/media_releases/ttftc-hosts-virtual-meeting-with-regulators-of-the-economy-january-15-2021/) ## Speeches - [The Role of the FTC and the Importance of Competition to the Sustainable Development of T&T](https://tandtftc.org/speeches/the-role-of-the-ftc-and-the-importance-of-competition-to-the-sustainable-development-of-tt/) - [Opening Remarks of Dr. Ronald Ramkissoon, Chairman, FTC at the Trinidad and Tobago Coalition of Services Industries (TTCSI) Webinar, March 01, 2023.](https://tandtftc.org/speeches/opening-remarks-of-dr-ronald-ramkissoon-chairman-ftc-at-the-trinidad-and-tobago-coalition-of-services-industries-ttcsi-webinar-march-01-2023/) - [Opening Remarks of Dr. Ronald Ramkissoon, Chairman, FTC at the Third Meeting with Key Regulators on January 26th 2023.](https://tandtftc.org/speeches/opening-remarks-of-dr-ronald-ramkissoon-chairman-ftc-at-the-third-meeting-with-key-regulators-on-january-26th-2023/) - [Fair Trading 101- Competition Policy Explained](https://tandtftc.org/speeches/fair-trading-101-competition-policy-explained/) ## Procurement - [Public Bid Opening Meeting -Friday 21st April 2023 at 2:05pm: Status Closed.](https://tandtftc.org/procurements/public-bid-opening-meeting-friday-21st-april-2023-at-205pm-status-closed/) - [Public Bid Opening Meeting -Friday 10th March 2023 at 2:15pm: Status Closed](https://tandtftc.org/procurements/public-bid-opening-meeting-friday-10th-march-2023-at-215pm-status-closed/) - [Notice of Award of Procurement Contract](https://tandtftc.org/procurements/notice-of-award-of-procurement-contract/) - [Issue Date: 22/2/23; Supply and delivery of Consultancy Services for conducting a Competitiveness Market Study to assist in strengthening the Competition Framework in Trinidad and Tobago for the Fair Trading Commission; Status: Closed](https://tandtftc.org/procurements/issue-date-22-2-23-supply-and-delivery-of-consultancy-services-for-conducting-a-competitiveness-market-study-to-assist-in-strengthening-the-competition-framework-in-trinidad-and-tobago-for-the-fair/) ## Annual Procurement - [Annual Schedule of Planned Procurement Activities for the fiscal year October 2025 to September 2026](https://tandtftc.org/annual_procurement/annual-schedule-of-planned-procurement-activities-for-the-fiscal-year-october-2025-to-september-2026/) - [FTC Listing of Procurement Activities October 2023-September 2024](https://tandtftc.org/annual_procurement/ftc-listing-of-procurement-activities-october-2023-september-2024/) - [FTC Listing of Procurement Activities October 2022-September 2023](https://tandtftc.org/annual_procurement/ftc-listing-of-procurement-activities-october-2022-september-2023/) ## Request for Proposals - [Responses to Questions for the Consultancy for the Provision of Consultancy Services for the Development of a Communications Plan and Strategy for the Fair Trading Commission.](https://tandtftc.org/request_for_proposal/responses-to-questions-for-the-consultancy-for-the-provision-of-consultancy-services-for-the-development-of-a-communications-plan-and-strategy-for-the-fair-trading-commission/) - [Responses to Questions for the Consultancy for the Provision of Consultancy Services for the Development of a Communications Plan and Strategy for the Fair Trading Commission August 2023.](https://tandtftc.org/request_for_proposal/responses-to-questions-for-the-consultancy-for-the-provision-of-consultancy-services-for-the-development-of-a-communications-plan-and-strategy-for-the-fair-trading-commission-august-2023/) - [Responses to Questions for the Consultancy for the Provision of Consultancy Services for the Development and Implementation of a Website Revamp for the Fair Trading Commission](https://tandtftc.org/request_for_proposal/responses-to-questions-for-the-consultancy-for-the-provision-of-consultancy-services-for-the-development-and-implementation-of-a-website-revamp-for-the-fair-trading-commission/) - [Consultancy for the Provision of Consultancy Services for the Development of a Communications Plan and Strategy for the Fair Trading Commission.](https://tandtftc.org/request_for_proposal/consultancy-for-the-provision-of-consultancy-services-for-the-development-of-a-communications-plan-and-strategy-for-the-fair-trading-commission/) - [Consultancy for the Provision of Consultancy Services for the Development and Implementation of a Website Revamp for the Fair Trading Commission](https://tandtftc.org/request_for_proposal/consultancy-for-the-provision-of-consultancy-services-for-the-development-and-implementation-of-a-website-revamp-for-the-fair-trading-commission/) ## Courses - [CARICOM Consumer Protection Course Now Open for Enrollment](https://tandtftc.org/course/caricom-consumer-protection-course-now-open-for-enrollment/) - The CARICOM Competition Commission (CCC) is delighted to announce the launch of its online Consumer Protection Course, developed in collaboration with the Commonwealth Secretariat's Connectivity Agenda Section. This course is designed specifically for consumer protection officials in the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) and represents a significant step towards fortifying the region's consumer protection ## Gallery - [Stakeholder Sensitization Session with the Business Community](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/stakeholder-sensitization-session-with-the-business-community/) - [Tobago House of Assembly World Consumer Rights Day Activity 2026](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/tobago-house-of-assembly-world-consumer-rights-day-activity-2026/) - [Sixth Meeting with Key Regulators of Trinidad and Tobago](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/sixth-meeting-with-key-regulators-of-trinidad-and-tobago/) - [Trade and Investment Convention 2025](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/trade-and-investment-convention-2025/) - [WIPO Workshop on IP and Competition Policy for Caribbean Competition Agencies](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/wipo-workshop-on-ip-and-competition-policy-for-caribbean-competition-agencies/) - [FTC Secondary School Essay Competition Award Ceremony](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/ftc-secondary-school-essay-competition-award-ceremony/) - [FTC Annual Regulators Meeting 2024: January 25th 2024](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/ftc-annual-regulators-meeting-2024-january-25th-2024/) - [Meeting with representatives from the Ministry of Health (MOH)](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/meeting-with-representatives-from-the-ministry-of-health-moh/) - [Meeting with Ms. Beverly Khan, Chairman/ Procurement Regulator, the Office of Procurement Regulation (OPR)](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/meeting-with-ms-beverly-khan-chairman-procurement-regulator-the-office-of-procurement-regulation-opr/) - [Ms. Keziah Calbio delivers a presentation at in-person Workshop in Peru.](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/ms-keziah-calbio-delivers-a-presentation-at-in-person-workshop-in-peru/) - [Tenth Year Anniversary Seminar “Ten Years of Evolution: Promoting, Protecting and Maintaining Competition in Trinidad and Tobago”](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/tenth-year-anniversary-seminar-ten-years-of-evolution-promoting-protecting-and-maintaining-competition-in-trinidad-and-tobago/) - [Secondary School Essay Competition Winners 2024](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/secondary-school-essay-competition-winners-2024/) - [FTC ED attends ICN Annual Conference in Brazil](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/ftc-ed-attends-icn-annual-conference-in-brazil/) - [Mr. Bevan Narinesingh attends CARICOM Secretariat sponsored study tour of the US Department of Justice (Anti-Trust Division) and the US Federal Trade Commission in Washington, D.C.](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/mr-bevan-narinesingh-attends-caricom-secretariat-sponsored-study-tour-of-the-us-department-of-justice-anti-trust-division-and-the-us-federal-trade-commission-in-washington-d-c/) - [Ms. Krystle S. Maharaj attends American Bar Association's 72nd Antitrust Law Spring Meeting](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/ms-krystle-s-maharaj-attends-american-bar-associations-72nd-antitrust-law-spring-meeting/) - [Presentation to Key Representatives of the Private Sector in Tobago](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/presentation-to-key-representatives-of-the-private-sector-in-tobago/) - [Presentation to Tobago House of Assembly (“THA”) Officials](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/presentation-to-tobago-house-of-assembly-tha-officials/) - [Re-appointment of Chairman of the Fair Trading and appointment of New Commissioner Mr. Navin Dookeran](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/re-appointment-of-chairman-of-the-fair-trading-and-appointment-of-new-commissioner-mr-navin-dookeran/) - [Ms. Krystle S. Maharaj attends in-person Workshop in Peru](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/ms-krystle-s-maharaj-attends-in-person-workshop-in-peru/) - [Caribbean Corporate Governance Institute’s (CCGI) Session on the 2024 Corporate Governance Code](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/caribbean-corporate-governance-institutes-ccgi-session-on-the-2024-corporate-governance-code/) - [Annual General Meeting of the Supermarket Association of Trinidad and Tobago: January 10th 2024](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/annual-general-meeting-of-the-supermarket-association-of-trinidad-and-tobago-january-10th-2024/) - [International Competition Network (ICN) 22nd Annual Conference, Barcelona, 2023](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/international-competition-network-icn-22nd-annual-conference-barcelona-2023/) - [FTC Secondary School Essay Competition 2023](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/ftc-secondary-school-essay-competition-2023/) - [TTFTC and USDOJ officials](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/ttftc-and-usdoj-officials/) - [Dr. Ronald Ramkissoon and the USFTC Chairperson Ms. Lina Khan](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/dr-ronald-ramkissoon-and-the-usftc-chairperson-ms-lina-khan/) - [Trade and Investment Convention (TIC) 2023](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/trade-and-investment-convention-tic-2023/) - [Annual Regulators Meeting 2023](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/annual-regulators-meeting-2023/) - [Ms. Keziah Calbio Investigator meets with Norwegian Competition Agency Official](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/ms-keziah-calbio-investigator-meets-with-norwegian-competition-agency-official/) - [Lex Caribbean FTC Presentation](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/lex-caribbean-ftc-presentation/) - [Global Forum on Competition Mr. Bevan Narinesingh December 2022](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/global-forum-on-competition-mr-bevan-narinesingh-december-2022/) - [FTC promotes the Benefits of Competition at the Trade and Investment Convention (TIC) 2022](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/ftc-promotes-the-benefits-of-competition-at-the-trade-and-investment-convention-tic-2022/) - [International Competition Network (ICN) 21st Annual Conference, Berlin 2022](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/international-competition-network-icn-21st-annual-conference-berlin-2022/) - [Congratulations to our essay winners from the Commission’s Inaugural Secondary Schools Essay Competition #TTFTCEC2021 under the theme, ‘The Benefits of Competition’, ending January 2022. (pictures in order of winners)](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/congratulations-to-our-essay-winners-from-the-commissions-inaugural-secondary-schools-essay-competition-ttftcec2021-under-the-theme-the-benefits-of-competition-ending-jan/) - [Prices, Competition and the COVID19 Pandemic](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/prices-competition-and-the-covid19-pandemic/) - [ICN Steering Group Statement: Competition during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/icn-steering-group-statement-competition-during-and-after-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - [Press Release](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/press-release/) - [TTFTC Press Release, COVID-19](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/ttftc-press-release-covid-19/) - [TTFTC participates in the Ministry of Trade & Industry (MTI) Press Conference on COVID-19](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/ttftc-participates-in-the-ministry-of-trade-industry-mti-press-conference-on-covid-19/) - [Meeting with the Inter-American Development Bank, 2020](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/meeting-with-the-inter-american-development-bank-2020/) - [TTFTC Business Breakfast Session (Private Sector Stakeholders) 2020](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/ttftc-business-breakfast-session-private-sector-stakeholders-2020/) - [TTFTC Public Notice on the Transitional Amnesty Period 2020](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/ttftc-public-notice-on-the-transitional-amnesty-period-2020/) - [Merger Workshop for Competition Authorities in the Caribbean September 18th -20th 2019](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/merger-workshop-for-competition-authorities-in-the-caribbean-september-18th-20th-2019/) - [CARICOM Competition Commission (CCC) Essay Competition 2019](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/caricom-competition-commission-ccc-essay-competition-2019/) - [Trade and Investment Convention (TIC) 2019](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/trade-and-investment-convention-tic-2019/) - [Public Service Week 2019, Ministry of Public Administration Open House Exhibition](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/public-service-week-2019-ministry-of-public-administration-open-house-exhibition/) - [American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago Forum on the Fair Trading Act 2019](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/american-chamber-of-commerce-of-trinidad-and-tobago-forum-on-the-fair-trading-act-2019/) - [TTFTC Business Breakfast Session (Private Sector Stakeholders) 2019](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/ttftc-business-breakfast-session-private-sector-stakeholders-2019/) - [TTFTC Sensitization Workshop (Officials of Tobago House of Assembly (THA) and Key Private Stakeholders) 2018](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/ttftc-sensitization-workshop-officials-of-tobago-house-of-assembly-tha-and-key-private-stakeholders-2018/) - [Trade and Investment Convention (TIC) 2018](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/trade-and-investment-convention-tic-2018/) - [International Competition Network (ICN) 2017, Younger Agencies Side Session](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/international-competition-network-icn-2017-younger-agencies-side-session/) - [Meeting with the Barbados Fair Trading Commission](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/meeting-with-the-barbados-fair-trading-commission/) - [A presentation to the American Chamber of Commerce Trinidad and Tobago Trade and Investment Sub Committee](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/a-presentation-to-the-american-chamber-of-commerce-trinidad-and-tobago-trade-and-investment-sub-committee/) - [Level 1 Training in Competition Law and Policy](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/level-1-training-in-competition-law-and-policy/) - [Welcome to Training in Competition Law](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/welcome-to-training-in-competition-law/) - [TTFTC Study Visits to the United States Federal Trade Commission and the United States Department of Justice Antitrust Division](https://tandtftc.org/gallery/ttftc-study-visits-to-the-united-states-federal-trade-commission-and-the-united-states-department-of-justice-antitrust-division/) ## Brochures - [Levelling the Playing Field "Fair Competition for a Thriving Trinidad ad Tobago Market Economy"](https://tandtftc.org/brochures/levelling-the-playing-field-fair-competition-for-a-thriving-trinidad-ad-tobago-market-economy/) - [The Deleterious Effects of Price Fixing](https://tandtftc.org/brochures/the-deleterious-effects-of-price-fixing/) - [General Brochure for Consumers for TIC 2023](https://tandtftc.org/brochures/general-brochure-for-consumers-for-tic-2023/) - [Brochure for the Guide to the Fair Trading](https://tandtftc.org/brochures/brochure-for-the-guide-to-the-fair-trading/) ## Career - [CCC Executive Director](https://tandtftc.org/career/ccc-executive-director/) - [CCC Accountant](https://tandtftc.org/career/ccc-accountant/) - [Administrative Secretary and Investigator](https://tandtftc.org/career/administrative-secretary-3/) - [Accounting/Clerical Assistant and Administrative Secretary](https://tandtftc.org/career/administrative-secretary/) - [Accounting/ Clerical Assistant 2019](https://tandtftc.org/career/accounting-clerical-assistant/) - [Investigator](https://tandtftc.org/career/investigator/) - [Senior Legal Counsel](https://tandtftc.org/career/senior-legal-counsel-2/) - [Senior Legal Counsel](https://tandtftc.org/career/senior-legal-counsel/) ## International & Regional Notices - [International Collaboration Hub](https://tandtftc.org/international___regi/international-collaboration-hub/) - [Global Fair Trade Advocate](https://tandtftc.org/international___regi/global-fair-trade-advocate/) - [CARICOM Competition Leader](https://tandtftc.org/international___regi/caricom-competition-leader/) ## chairmans - [Ms. Patsy Ramharacksingh-Samaroo](https://tandtftc.org/chairman/ms-patsy-ramharacksingh-samaroo/) - Ms. Patsy Ramharacksingh-Samaroo was appointed as a Commissioner of the Fair Trading Commission by Her Excellency Christine Kangaloo, the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on April 8, 2026. Ms. Ramharacksingh-Samaroo is a seasoned professional in strategic business management, marketing, and corporate communications, with over thirty years of experience across both the private - [Mrs. Tamara Dewan-Roopansingh](https://tandtftc.org/chairman/mrs-tamara-dewan-roopansingh/) - Mrs. Tamara Dewan-Roopansingh was appointed as a Commissioner of the Fair Trading Commission by Her Excellency Christine Kangaloo, the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on April 8, 2026. She is an executive operations professional with over six years of experience in the public sector, complemented by private-sector expertise in project coordination. She - [Mr. Jonathan Mark](https://tandtftc.org/chairman/mr-jonathan-mark/) - Mr. Jonathan Mark was appointed as a Commissioner of the Fair Trading Commission by Her Excellency Christine Kangaloo, the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on April 8, 2026. He is an accomplished banking professional with over eleven years of experience across Wealth Management, Trade Financing, Corporate and Retail Banking. Throughout his career, - [Mr. Barry Chin-Fatt](https://tandtftc.org/chairman/mr-barry-chin-fatt/) - Mr. Barry Chin Fatt was appointed as a Commissioner of the Fair Trading Commission by Her Excellency Christine Kangaloo, the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on April 8, 2026. Mr. Chin Fatt is an accomplished business executive who currently serves as the Group Chief Executive Officer of the GESSCO Group, with a - [Ms. Nisha Persad](https://tandtftc.org/chairman/ms-nisha-persad/) - Ms. Nisha Persad was appointed as the third Chairperson of the Fair Trading Commission by Her Excellency Christine Kangaloo, the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on April 8, 2026. An established Attorney-at-Law with over 25 years of experience, Ms. Persad began her legal career in December 2000 and has progressed from strength ## Forms - [Contact Form](https://tandtftc.org/metform-form/contact-us/) - [Course Enroll Form](https://tandtftc.org/metform-form/course-enroll-form/) - [Freedom of Information Form](https://tandtftc.org/metform-form/new-form-1696301313/) - [Merger Notification Form](https://tandtftc.org/metform-form/merger-notification-form/) - [test](https://tandtftc.org/metform-form/test/) ## Type - [Cases](https://tandtftc.org/typee/cases/) - [Media Releases](https://tandtftc.org/typee/media-releases/) - [Speeches](https://tandtftc.org/typee/speeches/) ## Year - [2023](https://tandtftc.org/years/2023/) - [2022](https://tandtftc.org/years/2022/) - [2021](https://tandtftc.org/years/2021/) - [2020](https://tandtftc.org/years/2020/) - [2024](https://tandtftc.org/years/2024/) - [2025](https://tandtftc.org/years/2025/) - [2026](https://tandtftc.org/years/2026/) ## Month - [January](https://tandtftc.org/month/january/) - [February](https://tandtftc.org/month/february/) - [March](https://tandtftc.org/month/march/) - [April](https://tandtftc.org/month/april/) - [May](https://tandtftc.org/month/may/) - [June](https://tandtftc.org/month/june/) - [July](https://tandtftc.org/month/july/) - [August](https://tandtftc.org/month/august/) - [September](https://tandtftc.org/month/september/) - [October](https://tandtftc.org/month/october/) - [December](https://tandtftc.org/month/december/) ## Tenure - [2022-2023](https://tandtftc.org/tenures/2022-2023/) - [2023-2024](https://tandtftc.org/tenures/2023-2024/)