Forex: J$119.32 to one US dollar

News

October 6, 2015

Forex: J$119.32 to one US dollar

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The US dollar on Wednesday, October 7, ended trading at J$119.32, up by nine cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily foreign exchange trading summary.

Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended trading at J$90.50, down from J$90.75, while the British pound sterling ended trading at J$180.57, down from J$180.60.

Tourist mowed down in Negril

Latest News, News

Tourist mowed down in Negril

March 12, 2026

WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A tourist is currently being treated in hospital for severe injuries sustained after being mowed down by a vehicle in Negril T...

Depleted Mt Pleasant fall 3-0 to LA Galaxy in Champions Cup first leg

Latest News, Sports

Depleted Mt Pleasant fall 3-0 to LA Galaxy in Champions Cup first leg

March 12, 2026

Mount Pleasant FA will have a mountain to climb in next week’s return round game against MLS team Los Angeles Galaxy after they were beaten 3-0 in Wed...

WATCH: Jackson says gov’t caved to US pressure to end Cuban medical programme

Latest News, News

WATCH: Jackson says gov’t caved to US pressure to end Cuban medical programme

March 12, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesperson on National Security, Fitz Jackson, says the move by the Government to discontinue the Cuban medical progr...

Trump says Iran shouldn’t come to World Cup for ‘own life and safety’

Latest News, Sports

Trump says Iran shouldn’t come to World Cup for ‘own life and safety’

March 12, 2026

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran should not participate in the upcoming World Cup i...

G Cole releases ‘I’m in Love’ ahead of upcoming album

Entertainment, Latest News

G Cole releases ‘I’m in Love’ ahead of upcoming album

March 12, 2026

Singer G Cole is preparing to release his fourth album, three years after his previous collection hit the market. In an interview with Observer Online...

UK mother jailed for keeping woman as ‘house slave’ for 25 years

International News, Latest News

UK mother jailed for keeping woman as ‘house slave’ for 25 years

March 12, 2026

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — A United Kingdom (UK) judge on Thursday jailed for 13 years a mother-of-10 who forced a vulnerable woman to work as a "...

15-y-o suspected of drowning in Alligator Pond

Latest News, News

15-y-o suspected of drowning in Alligator Pond

March 12, 2026

MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A teen boy is suspected to have drowned in Alligator Pond, south Manchester, on Wednesday. Police named him as 15-year-old Kemar...

Chelsea looking to sign Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw

Latest News, Sports

Chelsea looking to sign Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw

March 12, 2026

Chelsea is reportedly considering signing Manchester City's top goal-scorer, Khadijah “Bunny” Shaw, this summer, according to reports. According to a ...

HOUSE RULES

We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy