In a significant advancement for Caribbean regional governance, the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission (RJLSC) has inaugurated three new commissioners to the CARICOM Competition Commission (CCC). The swearing-in ceremony, presided over by RJLSC Chairman Honourable Mr. Justice Winston Anderson on March 13, 2026, marks a pivotal step in strengthening the framework of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME).
The newly appointed commissioners—Mr. David Miller of Jamaica, Ms. Ayiesha De Coteau Sammy of Trinidad and Tobago (resident in the Virgin Islands), and Mr. Joel Allen of Jamaica—were formally sworn in pursuant to the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas. Their induction signifies the region’s commitment to enforcing fair market practices, protecting consumer rights, and enhancing economic cooperation among member states.
The event garnered notable regional attention, with the presence of Virgin Islands Premier Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley, underscoring the political significance of the appointments. Addresses were delivered by key figures including Justice Anderson, who emphasized the critical responsibilities of the new commissioners, and Professor Andrew Downes, Chairman of the CCC, who highlighted the necessity of robust competition policy for regional integration. Premier Wheatley also expressed his support, wishing the appointees success in their new roles.
The RJLSC congratulated the commissioners and affirmed confidence in their ability to contribute effectively to the development and implementation of competition law within the CARICOM community.