Blog Articles
Explore insights and commentary from the CARICOM Competition Commission (CCC) on a wide range of competition law and policy topics. Our blogs aim to deepen understanding and spark conversation around key issues shaping competition in the CSME.
CARICOM Competition Commission Bids Farewell to Chairman Downes and Commissioner Marcus-Burnett August 19, 2026 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CARICOM Competition Commission Bids Farewell to Chairman Downes and Commissioner Marcus-Burnett Paramaribo, Suriname, 19 August 2026 – The CARICOM Competition Commission (CCC) today announced the departure of two of its commissioners whose tenures concluded… Continue Reading
CARICOM Competition Commission Concludes Inaugural Conference on Competition Law and Consumer Protection August 19, 2026 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CARICOM Competition Commission Concludes Inaugural Conference on Competition Law and Consumer Protection Paramaribo, Suriname, 3 August 2026 – The CARICOM Competition Commission (CCC) successfully held its inaugural Conference on Competition Law and Consumer Protection from… Continue Reading
CARICOM Competition Commission to Host Inaugural Competition and Consumer Welfare Conference June 25, 2026 - The CARICOM Competition Commission (CCC) is pleased to announce its Inaugural Competition and Consumer Welfare Conference, to be held virtually from 20–23 July 2026. The conference will bring together leading international experts, competition authorities, consumer protection agencies, policymakers,… Continue Reading
CCC and WIPO sign Memorandum of Understanding June 18, 2026 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Paramaribo, Suriname, 15 June 2026 – The CARICOM Competition Commission (CCC) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Technical Cooperation in the areas of Competition Law and Intellectual Property.… Continue Reading
CCC Executive Director Participates in IDB 2026 Annual Meeting in Paraguay April 5, 2026 - Dr. Waterman (second from left) with other panellists Dr. Waterman discussing competition policy in the Caribbean CARICOM Competition Commission (CCC) is pleased to highlight the participation of its Executive Director, Dr. Troy Waterman, in the seminar “Markets for Development: Improving Lives through Competition”,… Continue Reading
CCC Executive Director Contributes to Regional Dialogue on Competition and Development at IDB Annual Meetings 2026 April 4, 2026 - Dr. Waterman (second from left) with other panellists Dr. Waterman discussing competition policy in the Caribbean CARICOM Competition Commission (CCC) is pleased to highlight the participation of its Executive Director, Dr. Troy Waterman, in the seminar “Markets for Development:… Continue Reading
CCC Appoints New Executive Director March 26, 2026 - Paramaribo, 24th March 2026 - The CARICOM Competition Commission (Commission) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Troy Waterman as its new Executive Director, effective 1st March 2026. Dr. Waterman brings to the Commission extensive experience in competition law… Continue Reading
Three New Commissioners appointed to the CCC March 25, 2026 - David Miller Ayiesha De Coteau Sammy Joel Allen Three New Commissioners Sworn in to Strengthen Regional Competition Enforcement Paramaribo, 24th March 2026 - The CARICOM Competition Commission (CCC) recognises the inclusion of three newly appointed Commissioners to its Board,… Continue Reading
CCC and Commonwealth Secretariat Delivers Training in Belize February 20, 2026 - Belmopan, 15 February, 2026 – The Government of Belize, in partnership with the CARICOM Competition Commission (the Commission) and the Commonwealth Secretariat, successfully concluded a dynamic three day capacity building workshop last week focused on strengthening national expertise in competition… Continue Reading
Exploring the Intersection of IP and Competition: CCC Co-Hosts Landmark Regional Workshop July 21, 2025 - From left to right: Dr. Mwemba (COMESA), Ms. Ramsundar (CCC), Mr. Narinesingh (TTFTC), Mrs. Ava Mahabir-Dass (Ministry of Trade), the Hon. Saddam Hosein (Minister of Legal Affairs), Mr. Regan Asgarali (TTIPO), and Mrs. Sonia Cruickshank (WIPO). From 30 June… Continue Reading
