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Judge tells co-accused Pinnock he may have to cross-examine witness himself
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Clearly frustrated by disruptions caused by the repeated absence of a defence attorney, Justice Sanchia Burrell on Wednesday told co-accused Fritz Pin...
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Minority shareholders approve $63.50-billion buyout
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October 8 12:26 AM
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200 Cubans back in public health system
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200 Cubans back in public health system
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 8 12:24 AM
THE Government has re-engaged 157 Cuban medical professionals months after the collapse of a long-standing bilateral health-care arrangement with Cuba...
Golding, Chuck trade blows over Gun Court data
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Golding, Chuck trade blows over Gun Court data
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 8 12:24 AM
JUSTICE Minister Delroy Chuck and Opposition Leader Mark Golding clashed in Parliament on Tuesday over data on the Gun Court. The exchange was sparked...
Davies Town, Farmers Heights to finally get piped water
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Davies Town, Farmers Heights to finally get piped water
Samuda outlines major infrastructure developments for St Ann NE
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October 8 12:20 AM
RESIDENTS in rural St Ann are set to benefit from expanded access to potable water, with Member of Parliament for St Ann North Eastern Matthew Samuda ...

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Forex: $159.78 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.78 to one US dollar
October 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, October 7, ended trading at $159.78, up 12 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s d...
Forex: $159.49 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.49 to one US dollar
September 28, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, September 28, ended trading at $159.49, up 34 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s d...
Forex: $159.08 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.08 to one US dollar
September 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, September 23 ended trading at $159.08, up 28 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s d...
Forex: $158.80 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.80 to one US dollar
September 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, September 22 ended trading at $158.80, up 23 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s d...
Forex: $157.98 to one US dollar
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Forex: $157.98 to one US dollar
September 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, September 17, ended trading at $157.98, down 9 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’...
Forex: $158.88 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.88 to one US dollar
September 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, September 16, ended trading at $158.88, down 8 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
Forex: $158.65 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.65 to one US dollar
September 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, September 8, ended trading at $158.65, down 31 cents, according to Bank of Jamaica’s dai...
Forex: $159.04 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.04 to one US dollar
September 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, September 4, ended trading at $159.04, up 1 cent, according to Bank of Jamaica’s daily ex...
Forex: $159.15 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.15 to one US dollar
September 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica  — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, September 2, ended trading at $159.15 down 6 cents, according to Bank of Jamaica’s da...
Forex: $159.21 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.21 to one US dollar
September 1, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, September 1, ended trading at $159.21 up 19 cents, according to Bank of Jamaica’s daily ...
Forex: $159.25 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.25 to one US dollar
August 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, August 27, ending trading at $159.25, down 2 cents, according to Bank of Jamaica’s dai...
Forex: $159.27 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.27 to one US dollar
August 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, August 26, ending trading at $159.27, up 6 cents, according to Bank of Jamaica’s daily...
Forex: $159.21 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.21 to one US dollar
August 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, August 25, ended trading at $159.21, down by 11 cents, according to Bank of Jamaica’s da...
Forex: $158.76 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.76 to one US dollar
August 17, 2026
The United States (US) dollar on Monday, August 17, ended trading at $158.76, up from 46 cents according to Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading s...
Forex: $158.22 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.22 to one US dollar
August 13, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, August 13, ended trading at $158.22, down by 65 cents according to Bank of Jamaica’s da...
Forex: $159.30 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.30 to one US dollar
August 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, August 11, ended trading at $159.30, up by 27 cents according to Bank of Jamaica’s daily...
Forex: $159.09 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.09 to one US dollar
July 29, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, July 30, ended trading at $159.09, up 55 cents according to Bank of Jamaica’s daily ex...
Forex: $158.54 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.54 to one US dollar
July 28, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, July 28, ended trading at $158.54, down from 63 cents according to Bank of Jamaica’s dai...
Forex: $159.17 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.17 to one US dollar
July 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —   The United States (US) dollar on Monday, July 27, ended trading at $159.17, down by 19 cents according to Bank of Jamaica’s dail...
Forex: $159.52 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.52 to one US dollar
July 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, July 22, ended trading at $159.52, down by $1.65, according to Bank of Jamaica’s daily...
Forex: $159.30 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.30 to one US dollar
July 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, July 16, ended at $159.30, up by 34 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exc...

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