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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
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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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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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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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Junior golfers tee off ahead of highly anticipated Sandals Golf and Jerk Festival
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Junior golfers tee off ahead of highly anticipated Sandals Golf and Jerk Festival
April 24, 2025
Junior golfers tee off ahead of highly anticipated Sandals Golf and Jerk Festival
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Jamaica’s golfers gain valuable experience at Latin America Championship
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Jamaica’s golfers gain valuable experience at Latin America Championship
January 28, 2025
Jamaica’s golfers gain valuable experience at Latin America Championship
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Haye, Brown top field at Couples Charity Golf as $2.4 million raised
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Haye, Brown top field at Couples Charity Golf as $2.4 million raised
January 22, 2025
Haye, Brown top field at Couples Charity Golf as $2.4 million raised
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Zandre Roye and Ryan Lue depart for 10th Latin America Amateur Golf Champs in Argentina
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Zandre Roye and Ryan Lue depart for 10th Latin America Amateur Golf Champs in Argentina
January 14, 2025
Zandre Roye and Ryan Lue depart for 10th Latin America Amateur Golf Champs in Argentina
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Vybwear sponsorship boost for JGA Open
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Vybwear sponsorship boost for JGA Open
November 16, 2024
Vybwear sponsorship boost for JGA Open
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Trinidad’s Martin wins first JGA Open title by a stroke
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Trinidad’s Martin wins first JGA Open title by a stroke
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 13, 2024
Trinidad’s Martin wins first JGA Open title by a stroke
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Arft starts defence of JGA Open title
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Arft starts defence of JGA Open title
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 10, 2024
Arft starts defence of JGA Open title
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Tryall course expected to be ready for 57th JGA Open
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Tryall course expected to be ready for 57th JGA Open
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 9, 2024
Tryall course expected to be ready for 57th JGA Open
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Organisers predict ‘successful’ 2024 Jamaica Open Golf Championship
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Organisers predict ‘successful’ 2024 Jamaica Open Golf Championship
November 2, 2024
Organisers predict ‘successful’ 2024 Jamaica Open Golf Championship
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Sandals golf pro shines light on Care for Kids programme
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Sandals golf pro shines light on Care for Kids programme
November 1, 2024
Sandals golf pro shines light on Care for Kids programme
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Sandals golf a major hit with US travel advisors
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Sandals golf a major hit with US travel advisors
October 31, 2024
Sandals golf a major hit with US travel advisors
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US travel advisors get taste of Sandals golf
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US travel advisors get taste of Sandals golf
October 27, 2024
US travel advisors get taste of Sandals golf
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Jamaica successfully defends Caribbean 4-Ball Golf Championship
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Jamaica successfully defends Caribbean 4-Ball Golf Championship
October 25, 2024
Jamaica successfully defends Caribbean 4-Ball Golf Championship
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Morris returns home, partners with Anglin to secure Negril Charity Golf honours
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Morris returns home, partners with Anglin to secure Negril Charity Golf honours
$1.5 million raised to assist various charities in western Jamaica
October 23, 2024
Morris returns home, partners with Anglin to secure Negril Charity Golf honours
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Zandre Roye tops Heroes Golf Classic with a WAGR twist
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Zandre Roye tops Heroes Golf Classic with a WAGR twist
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
October 22, 2024
Zandre Roye tops Heroes Golf Classic with a WAGR twist
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‘IT MARKETS ITSELF’
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‘IT MARKETS ITSELF’
Canadian Travel Industry Golf Tournament organisers pleased with growing popularity
October 20, 2024
‘IT MARKETS ITSELF’
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Western charities set to benefit as Couples golf tournament returns to Negril
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Western charities set to benefit as Couples golf tournament returns to Negril
October 20, 2024
Western charities set to benefit as Couples golf tournament returns to Negril
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Teeing up for success
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Teeing up for success
Sandals is targeting the Latin American golf market with tailored experiences and warm hospitality
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
September 5, 2024
Teeing up for success
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Sandals Latin America Travel Advisors Golf Tournament 2024 in full swing
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Sandals Latin America Travel Advisors Golf Tournament 2024 in full swing
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
September 2, 2024
Sandals Latin America Travel Advisors Golf Tournament 2024 in full swing
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Puerto Rico defend Caribbean Junior Golf Championship
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Puerto Rico defend Caribbean Junior Golf Championship
...Jamaica’s Issa points to ‘positives’ despite not being at her best
August 17, 2024
Puerto Rico defend Caribbean Junior Golf Championship
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Runner-up trophies for Jamaica at Caribbean Amateur Golf Champs
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Runner-up trophies for Jamaica at Caribbean Amateur Golf Champs
August 5, 2024
Runner-up trophies for Jamaica at Caribbean Amateur Golf Champs
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Jamaica to host Caribbean junior golf champs in July
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Jamaica to host Caribbean junior golf champs in July
June 29, 2024
Jamaica to host Caribbean junior golf champs in July
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