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Forex: $159.47 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.47 to one US dollar
January 2 04:58 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, January 2, ended trading at $159.47, down 26 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s da...
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Tesla loses EV crown to China’s BYD in 2025 as sales slip
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Tesla loses EV crown to China’s BYD in 2025 as sales slip
January 2 04:44 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—Tesla's sales fell in 2025, the company reported Friday, ceding its position as the world's biggest electric vehicle m...
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Belize announces resumption of shipments of goods to the United States
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Belize announces resumption of shipments of goods to the United States
January 2 04:25 PM
BELMOPAN, Belize (CMC)—The Belize Postal Service (BPS) on Friday announced the resumption of all outbound shipments to the United States, effective Ja...
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WATCH: Capleton, Jamal, Macka, Jah Bouks and others ignite Angola Festival
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ST THOMAS, Jamaica – The 'Fireman' Capleton and ‘Dunce Man’ Jamal electrified fans at Old Pera in St Thomas to ring in the new year at the annual Ango...
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Maduro says Venezuela open to talks with US, amid pressure
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Maduro says Venezuela open to talks with US, amid pressure
January 2 03:43 PM
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP)—President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro on Thursday dodged a question about an alleged US attack on a dock in Venezuela but sai...
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Road users in eastern parishes urged to exercise caution due to heavy rainfall
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Road users in eastern parishes urged to exercise caution due to heavy rainfall
January 2 03:19 PM
ST ANN, Jamaica—The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising road users in the eastern parishes of St Mary, Portland as well St Ann to exercise caution...
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6.5-magnitude quake shakes Mexico City and beach resort
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6.5-magnitude quake shakes Mexico City and beach resort
January 2 02:58 PM
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP)—A 6.5-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico's capital and a tourist hotspot on the Pacific coast on Friday, killing at least o...
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Holness calls for strong public education campaign on proper waste disposal
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Holness calls for strong public education campaign on proper waste disposal
January 2 02:54 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness is calling for the implementation of a strong public education campaign on proper waste disposal and...
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Trump was ‘wrong’ but UK-US relations will endure — May
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Trump was ‘wrong’ but UK-US relations will endure — May
November 29, 2017
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday repeated her condemnation of US President Donald Trump's retweets of anti-Muslim...
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PSOJ concerned about contract for delivery of police vehicles
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PSOJ concerned about contract for delivery of police vehicles
November 29, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) says it is concerned about reports regarding a private company being contracted ...
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Marriage can make you crazy, but it deters dementia too — study
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Marriage can make you crazy, but it deters dementia too — study
November 29, 2017
Paris, France (AFP) — Marriage may test one's sanity, but living into old age with a partner also lowers the risk of dementia, researchers said Wednes...
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O-Wrap: Phillips calls for Montague’s dismissal … Fire at Geddes… Bolt statue unveiling Sunday
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O-Wrap: Phillips calls for Montague’s dismissal … Fire at Geddes… Bolt statue unveiling Sunday
November 29, 2017
In case you missed it, here are OBSERVER ONLINE's top 10 stories for today: 1. Fire at Geddes Refrigeration Plumes of smoke from Geddes Refrigeration ...
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NSWMA says work on Riverton road causing collection delays
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NSWMA says work on Riverton road causing collection delays
November 29, 2017
ST ANDREW, Jamaica — The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) says it is currently undertaking temporary remedial work on interior roads ...
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PNP questions success of UNWTO MoBay conference
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PNP questions success of UNWTO MoBay conference
November 29, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesman on Tourism Dr Wykeham McNeill is calling on Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett to clarify concerns that the rec...
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Airbnb sees rapid growth in Jamaica
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Airbnb sees rapid growth in Jamaica
November 29, 2017
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Silicon Valley giant Airbnb, the world's largest online home lodging portal, detailed their rapid growth in Jamaica over the last ...
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MP wants programme to develop Papine
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MP wants programme to develop Papine
November 29, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Member of Parliament for St Andrew Eastern, Fayval Williams, says efforts are being made to undertake a programme for the re...
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Dismiss Montague, rescind contract and find another car supplier, Phillips demands
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Dismiss Montague, rescind contract and find another car supplier, Phillips demands
November 29, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The opposition People's National Party (PNP) says that in light of revelations of misuse of public funds and breaches of governmen...
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JA and Dom Rep sign multi-destination agreement
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JA and Dom Rep sign multi-destination agreement
November 28, 2017
ST JAMES, Jamaica (JIS) – Jamaica and the Dominican Republic have signed a multi-destination agreement which will provide both countries access to a c...
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Int’l shipping a major plank of economic programme — Henry
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Int’l shipping a major plank of economic programme — Henry
November 28, 2017
LONDON, ENGLAND (JIS) — Minister of Transport and Mining, Mike Henry says international shipping is a major plank of the Government's strategic econom...
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Trump promises ‘major sanctions’ against North Korea
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Trump promises ‘major sanctions’ against North Korea
November 28, 2017
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump vowed to impose additional "major sanctions" against North Korea on Wednesday in response ...
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New Bills to give JPs more power
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New Bills to give JPs more power
November 28, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Maximum fines which can be imposed by Justices of the Peace (JPs) are to be increased from $2,000 to $50,000. This is one of sever...
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INDECOM investigating fatal shooting in Olympic Gardens today
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INDECOM investigating fatal shooting in Olympic Gardens today
November 28, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is investigating the fatal shooting of Richard Anthony Barrett on Barbados R...
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Drug abuse report presents opportunities for policy development — security ministry
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Drug abuse report presents opportunities for policy development — security ministry
November 28, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of National Security has commended the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) on the 2017 School Health Survey and for...
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NCB launches new account opening solution
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NCB launches new account opening solution
November 28, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — National Commercial Bank (NCB) has introduced a digital account opening solution that will reduce the time customers spend opening...
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Free Town gets new traffic lights
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Free Town gets new traffic lights
November 28, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists using the Free Town main road in south-eastern Clarendon should prepare to yield to traffic signals at the Salt River Ro...
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Venezuela’s Maduro to seek 2nd term in 2018 — vice president
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Venezuela’s Maduro to seek 2nd term in 2018 — vice president
November 28, 2017
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro — who is battling a crippling economic crisis in his oil-rich, cash-poor nation — will...
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Gov’t taking action against sexual offences – Grange
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Gov’t taking action against sexual offences – Grange
November 28, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) – Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, says the Government remains committed to curtailing the...
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Motorists urged to pay motor vehicle fitness fees online
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Motorists urged to pay motor vehicle fitness fees online
November 28, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is encouraging the use of their online payment system to pay motor vehicle fitness fees. Co...
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UNWTO head says media report unfair
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UNWTO head says media report unfair
November 28, 2017
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Secretary General of United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Taleb Rifai has described a newspaper headline accompanyin...
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Sterling’s latest late show sees Man City stun Saints
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Sterling’s latest late show sees Man City stun Saints
November 28, 2017
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom (AFP)— Raheem Sterling's latest late goal kept Manchester City well in front at the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 wi...
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Tesla loses EV crown to China’s BYD in 2025 as sales slip
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