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Forex: $158.25 to one US dollar

Latest News, News

Forex: $158.25 to one US dollar

July 6, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, July 6, ended at $158.25 down by $1.12 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily ex...

Holness writes Caricom expressing concerns over reappointment of secretary general

Latest News, Regional

Holness writes Caricom expressing concerns over reappointment of secretary general

July 6, 2026

CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC)–Prime Minister Andrew Holness says while Jamaica is not seeking to overturn the decision of regional leaders to reappoint Dr ...

FIFA defend Balogun referee after Trump attack

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FIFA defend Balogun referee after Trump attack

July 6, 2026

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP)—FIFA defended the World Cup referee at the centre of the Folarin Balogun controversy on Monday after the official was...

Jamaica to face strong Canadian team in FIBA World Champs qualifying game

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Jamaica to face strong Canadian team in FIBA World Champs qualifying game

July 6, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica must beat second round qualifiers Canada in Monday’s FIBA World Championships Americas Group B game in Canada, if they are t...

YEA launches ACTION to strengthen Afro-Caribbean trade and investment

Business, Latest News

YEA launches ACTION to strengthen Afro-Caribbean trade and investment

July 6, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Young Entrepreneurs Association of Jamaica (YEA) has announced the launch of ACTION (Afro Caribbean Trade and Investment Oppor...

Hundreds of renal patients benefit as Mandeville hospital achieves milestone fistula procedures

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Hundreds of renal patients benefit as Mandeville hospital achieves milestone fistula procedures

July 6, 2026

MANCHESTER, Jamaica—Hundreds of patients living with chronic kidney disease across southern Jamaica gained improved access to haemodialysis treatment ...

WATCH: Golding accuses Holness of breaching Westminster principles by failing to remove Wheatley

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WATCH: Golding accuses Holness of breaching Westminster principles by failing to remove Wheatley

July 6, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Leader Mark Golding has accused Prime Minister Andrew Holness of violating the principles of Westminster government by ...

Construction, assembling phase of modular housing programme underway

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Construction, assembling phase of modular housing programme underway

July 6, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Government has announced that the construction and assembling phase of the modular housing programme commenced last week and is ...

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