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Scott-Mottley wants Gov’t to provide answers on deadly Sligoville shooting
October 25 01:40 PM
Opposition Spokesperson on Foreign, Regional and Diaspora Affairs, Donna Scott-Mottley says it’s incumbent on the Government to provide an explanation...
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Tilibop and Sizzla strike early momentum with ‘Dem Nuh Ready’
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Jamaica aims to raise minimum gun sentence to 20 years
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Gov't recommends new offence for criminals using children to carry guns
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Jamaica's National Security Council (NSC) has recommended that persons convicted of illegal firearm possession face a new minimum sentence of 20 years...
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UVI’s Jahman ‘elated’ over Grammy consideration
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On November 19, when The Recording Academy announces nominations for the 69th Grammy Awards, roots singer Jahman hopes he will be in the running for B...
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Da’Country releases new album ‘TALLAWAH’
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Jamaica hit Sri Lanka for six at U15 World Cup
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica extended their historic run to three wins at the FIFA Under-15 World Cup, beating Sri Lanka 6-0 in Baku, Azerbaijan on Sun...
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Man Utd battered by Bournemouth to leave Carrick on the brink
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October 25 11:55 AM
MANCHESTER United Kingdom (AFP) —Manchester United slumped further into crisis with a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday that plunged Michael Ca...
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World Pasta Day sparks creativity at Spanish Town Infant School
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October 25 11:46 AM
Raise your hand if you have ever glued macaroni to cardboard and proudly called it art. For generations of Jamaicans, pasta art was practically a rite...
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Johnson Smith takes on multiple portfolios at WTO Ministerial Conference
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March 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, led Jamaica’s delegation to the 14th Ministerial Conf...
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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: $160.04 to one US dollar
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Forex: $160.04 to one US dollar
May 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Wednesday, May 28 ended trading at $160.04 up by 21 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trad...
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Forex: $159.83 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.83 to one US dollar
May 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Tuesday, May 27 ended trading at $159.83 down by 40 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trad...
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Forex: J$159.63 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$159.63 to one US dollar
May 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The US dollar on Wednesday, May 14, ended trading at $159.63 down by 27 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange tr...
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Forex: J$159.90 to one US dollar
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May 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The US dollar on Tuesday, May 13, ended trading at $159.90 down by eight cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange t...
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Forex: J$159.98 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$159.98 to one US dollar
May 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The US dollar on Monday, May 12, ended trading at $159.98 down by 20 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange tradi...
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Forex: $158.56 to one US dollar
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April 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Tuesday, April 15 ended trading at $158.56, up by 30 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange tra...
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Forex: $158.64 to one US dollar
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April 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Friday, April 4, ended trading at $158.64 up by 66 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange tradi...
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Forex: $157.33 to one US dollar
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Forex: $157.33 to one US dollar
February 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Friday, February 28, ended trading at $157.33 down by 51 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange ...
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Forex: $158.41 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.41 to one US dollar
February 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The US dollar on Wednesday, February 19, ended trading at $158.41 up by 10 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange ...
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Forex: J$156.93 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$156.93 to one US dollar
January 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Friday, January 3, 2025 ended trading at $156.93 up by 42 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange...
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Forex: J$156.72 to one US dollar
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December 16, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Monday, December 16 ended trading at $156.72 down by four cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange...
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Forex: J$156.96 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$156.96 to one US dollar
December 11, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Wednesday, December 11 ended trading at $156.96 up by 12 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange ...
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Forex: J$156.84 to one US dollar
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December 10, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Tuesday, December 10 ended trading at $156.84 down by 15 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange ...
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Forex: J$156.99 to one US dollar
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December 9, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Monday, December 9 ended trading at $156.99 up by 46 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trad...
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Forex: J$156.53 to one US dollar
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December 6, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Friday, December 6 ended trading at $156.53 down by one dollar according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange ...
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Forex: J$157.53 to one US dollar
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December 5, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Thursday, December 5 ended trading at $157.53 down by nine cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchang...
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Forex: J$157.62 to one US dollar
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December 4, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Wednesday, December 4, ended trading at $157.62 up by three cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchan...
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Forex: J$157.59 to one US dollar
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December 3, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Tuesday, December 3, ended trading at $157.59 up by eight cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange...
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Forex: J$158.24 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$158.24 to one US dollar
November 27, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Wednesday, November 27, ended trading at $158.24 down by three cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exc...
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Forex: J$157.95 to one US dollar
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November 22, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Friday, November 22, ended trading at $157.95 down by 73 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange ...
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