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Forex: $159.47 to one US dollar

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Forex: $159.47 to one US dollar

January 2, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, January 2, ended trading at $159.47, down 26 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s da...

Tesla loses EV crown to China’s BYD in 2025 as sales slip

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Tesla loses EV crown to China’s BYD in 2025 as sales slip

January 2, 2026

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—Tesla's sales fell in 2025, the company reported Friday, ceding its position as the world's biggest electric vehicle m...

Belize announces resumption of shipments of goods to the United States

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Belize announces resumption of shipments of goods to the United States

January 2, 2026

BELMOPAN, Belize (CMC)—The Belize Postal Service (BPS) on Friday announced the resumption of all outbound shipments to the United States, effective Ja...

WATCH: Capleton, Jamal, Macka, Jah Bouks and others ignite Angola Festival

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WATCH: Capleton, Jamal, Macka, Jah Bouks and others ignite Angola Festival

January 2, 2026

ST THOMAS, Jamaica – The 'Fireman' Capleton and ‘Dunce Man’ Jamal electrified fans at Old Pera in St Thomas to ring in the new year at the annual Ango...

Maduro says Venezuela open to talks with US, amid pressure

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Maduro says Venezuela open to talks with US, amid pressure

January 2, 2026

CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP)—President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro on Thursday dodged a question about an alleged US attack on a dock in Venezuela but sai...

Road users in eastern parishes urged to exercise caution due to heavy rainfall

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Road users in eastern parishes urged to exercise caution due to heavy rainfall

January 2, 2026

ST ANN, Jamaica—The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising road users in the eastern parishes of St Mary, Portland as well St Ann to exercise caution...

6.5-magnitude quake shakes Mexico City and beach resort

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6.5-magnitude quake shakes Mexico City and beach resort

January 2, 2026

MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP)—A 6.5-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico's capital and a tourist hotspot on the Pacific coast on Friday, killing at least o...

Holness calls for strong public education campaign on proper waste disposal

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Holness calls for strong public education campaign on proper waste disposal

January 2, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness is calling for the implementation of a strong public education campaign on proper waste disposal and...

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