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Forex: $161.07 to one US dollar

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Forex: $161.07 to one US dollar

December 5, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, December 5, ended trading at $161.07, down by 13 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’...

Trump wins FIFA’s new peace prize

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Trump wins FIFA’s new peace prize

December 5, 2025

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—US President Donald Trump became the first ever recipient of FIFA's new peace prize at the 2026 World Cup draw Friday ...

10 gift ideas for a post-Melissa Christmas

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10 gift ideas for a post-Melissa Christmas

December 5, 2025

Christmas is a time for giving and, with so many individuals losing all their possessions in Hurricane Melissa, the smallest of gifts can be so meanin...

Man freed of indecent assault charges in St Catherine Parish Court

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Man freed of indecent assault charges in St Catherine Parish Court

December 5, 2025

ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A 39-year-old steel worker was on Thursday acquitted of two counts of indecent assault following a trial in the St Catherine P...

Jamaica could face Ronaldo’s Portugal

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Jamaica could face Ronaldo’s Portugal

December 5, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica could face Portugal, one of the favourites to win the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) senior men’...

CMU student finishes 3rd at Mr Teen Universe International

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CMU student finishes 3rd at Mr Teen Universe International

BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer

December 5, 2025

Bradley Clarke, a 21-year-old final year Cruise Shipping & Marine Tourism student at the Caribbean Maritime University, finished in third place at the...

Herbert Morrison crush Muschett 108 – 2 in ISSA basketball

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Herbert Morrison crush Muschett 108 – 2 in ISSA basketball

PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com

December 5, 2025

MONTEGO BAY, St James -- Former champions Herbert Morrison Technical recorded a lopsided 108-2 win over Muschett High at the school's compound on Thur...

IDB approves US$80-m in funding to prevent flooding in key areas of the Bahamas

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IDB approves US$80-m in funding to prevent flooding in key areas of the Bahamas

December 5, 2025

WASHINGTON, (CMC) – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says it has approved an US$80 million loan to enhance the resilience and sustainability ...

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