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July 7, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, July 7, ended at $159.37 up by $1.12 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exc...

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Integrity Commission closes six cases of potential illicit enrichment against MPs

July 7, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Integrity Commission (IC) is reporting that it has closed six cases of potential illicit enrichment or false information agains...

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NWC advises of traffic changes as western water resilience project commences

July 7, 2026

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica— The National Water Commission (NWC) has advised motorists to prepare for traffic changes along the Elegant Corridor in Rose Hall...

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Integrity Commission warns court challenges slowing its work

July 7, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica—Executive Director of the Integrity Commission (IC) Craig Beresford says the commission has experienced an increase in high-profile ...

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Former Real Madrid coach Arbeloa named Fulham manager

July 7, 2026

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Former Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa has been appointed manager of English Premier League side Fulham, the club announ...

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RalRosa Foundation celebrates the five-year milestone of ‘doing good together’

July 7, 2026

The RalRosa Foundation marked five years of expanding access to healthcare with a milestone fundraiser that has helped generate millions for underserv...

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Members of the diaspora call for ‘measurable action’ on plans to improve relations with Jamaica

BY HOWARD CAMPBELL

July 7, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica—Eddy Edwards, vice-mayor of Miramar, who attended the recent four-day 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay, says...

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Switzerland beat Colombia to reach World Cup quarter-finals

July 7, 2026

VANCOUVER, Canada (AFP)—Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Tuesday to set up a quarter-final with defending champions...

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