Forex: J$156.87 to one US dollar
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January 24, 2024

Forex: J$156.87 to one US dollar

KINGSTON, Jamaica— The US dollar on Wednesday, January 24 ended trading at J$156.87 up by 29 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary.

Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended at $116.70 down from $124.05, while the British pound sterling ended at $197.80 up from $197.79.

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