Forex: J$129.78 to one US dollar
Latest News, News
May 4, 2017

Forex: J$129.78 to one US dollar

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Friday, May 5 ended trading at J$129.78 down by seven cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily foreign exchange trading summary.

Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended trading at J$94.46 down from J$95.83 while the British pound sterling ended trading at J$166.72 down from J$167.08.

img img
0 Comments · Make a comment

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

Lyles to open 200m season against Tebogo in Monaco
International News, Latest News, Sports
Lyles to open 200m season against Tebogo in Monaco
July 9, 2025
MONACO, Principality of Monaco (AFP) — Noah Lyles makes his much-anticipated return to elite competition when he competes in the 200m at the Diamond L...
Gun, ammo seized in St Catherine and Clarendon
Latest News, News
Gun, ammo seized in St Catherine and Clarendon
July 9, 2025
CLARENDON — Several rounds of ammunition and one firearm were seized in operations across Clarendon and St Catherine on Wednesday. Clarendon police fi...
Gasoline up $2.94, Diesel up $4.50
Business, Latest News, News
Gasoline up $2.94, Diesel up $4.50
July 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, July 10, according to the latest ex-ref...
Gov’t launches 2025 Plastic Free Summer campaign
Environment, Latest News, News
Gov’t launches 2025 Plastic Free Summer campaign
July 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC) has launched its 2025 Plastic Free Summer campaign in an effort to drive ...
US Supreme Court blocks Florida immigration law
International News, Latest News
US Supreme Court blocks Florida immigration law
July 9, 2025
FLORIDA, United States (AFP) — The United States (US) Supreme Court blocked Florida on Wednesday from enforcing a law that would make it a crime for u...
‘Whisper is in good shape’
Latest News, Sports
‘Whisper is in good shape’
Craig Butler confirms Dujuan Richards’ return from injury
BRIAN PITTER Observer writer 
July 9, 2025
Craig Butler, agent of Jamaica international and Chelsea forward Dujuan “Whisper” Richards, has confirmed the teen’s return to training following a le...

HOUSE RULES

  1. 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 Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
  2. 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.
  3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
  4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
  5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
  6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
  7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Polls

Recent Posts

Archives

Logo Jamaica Observer
Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean
Featured Tags
Categories
Ads
img
Jamaica Observer, © All Rights Reserved