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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
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As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
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Caribbean Flavours Take Centre Stage at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2026
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Caribbean Flavours Take Centre Stage at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2026
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Regional leaders encouraged by engagement with Rubio
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Forex: $156.78 to one US dollar
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Forex: $156.78 to one US dollar
February 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, February 23, ended trading at $156.78, up by four cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’...
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Forex: $156.74 to one US dollar
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Forex: $156.74 to one US dollar
February 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, February 20, ended trading at $156.74, down by 18 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’...
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Forex: $157.14 to one US dollar
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Forex: $157.14 to one US dollar
February 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, February 6, ended at $157.14, down 19 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exc...
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Forex: $157.33 to one US dollar
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Forex: $157.33 to one US dollar
February 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, February 5, ended at $157.33, down five cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily...
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Forex: $157.60 to one US dollar
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Forex: $157.60 to one US dollar
January 29, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, January 29, ended at $157.60, down two cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily ...
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Forex: $158.66 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.66 to one US dollar
January 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, January 12, ended trading at $158.66, up by three cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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Forex: $158.63 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.63 to one US dollar
January 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, January 9, ended trading at $158.63, down by 20 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s...
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Forex: $159.83 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.83 to one US dollar
December 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, December 30, ended trading at $159.83, down nine cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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Forex: $159.92 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.92 to one US dollar
December 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, December 29, ended trading at $159.92, up two cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s d...
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Forex: $160.11 to one US dollar
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Forex: $160.11 to one US dollar
December 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, December 22, ended trading at $160.11, down 19 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s ...
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Forex: $161.14 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.14 to one US dollar
December 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, December 9, ended trading at $161.14, up by 12 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s...
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Forex: $161.26 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.26 to one US dollar
December 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, December 3, ended trading at $161.26, up by 11 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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Forex: $161.20 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.20 to one US dollar
November 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, November 28, ended trading at $161.20, down by seven cents, according to the Bank of Jama...
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Forex: $161.27 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.27 to one US dollar
November 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, November 27, remained at $161.27, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange tra...
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Forex: $161.21 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.21 to one US dollar
November 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, November 19, ended trading at 161.21, down 75 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’...
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FOREX: $161.22 to one US dollar
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FOREX: $161.22 to one US dollar
November 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, November 12, ended trading at $161.22, up 40 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s...
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Forex: $161.04 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.04 to one US dollar
November 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, November 7, ended trading at $161.04, down by 25 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’...
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Forex: $161.29 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.29 to one US dollar
November 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, November 6, ended trading at $161.29, down by 61 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaic...
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Forex: $161.90 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.90 to one US dollar
November 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, November 5, ended trading at $161.90, up 20 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s ...
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FOREX: $161.23 to one US dollar
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FOREX: $161.23 to one US dollar
October 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, October 23, ended trading at $161.23, down five cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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FOREX: $161.28 to one US dollar
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FOREX: $161.28 to one US dollar
October 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, October 22, ended trading at $161.28, up 51 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s ...
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FOREX: $161.89 to one US dollar
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FOREX: $161.89 to one US dollar
October 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, October 15, ended trading at $161.89, up 17 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s ...
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As Rubio meets with Caribbean leaders; US eases Cuba oil block
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ICE COOLING
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Bills rising, but taps still dry
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Bills rising, but taps still dry
MPs demand answers over ‘mind-boggling’ NWC bills
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
February 26, 2026
Bills rising, but taps still dry
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Romeich, Slyda di Wizard aim to revive reggae’s youth with Love Echoes rhythm
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
February 26, 2026
Joyful pulse
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
February 26, 2026
US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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BALL OUT!
Basketball, ...
BALL OUT!
Head-turning Jamaican basketball team faces Bahamas in World Cup push
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26, 2026
Battling Bahamas
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