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Forex: $158.08 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.08 to one US dollar
May 27 04:53 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, May 27, ended trading at $158.08, up 18 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily...
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Reggae Boyz qualify for Unity Cup final after beating India 2-0
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Reggae Boyz qualify for Unity Cup final after beating India 2-0
May 27 04:45 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz qualified for back- to- back finals in the 2026 Unity Cup after beating debutants India 2-0 in their semi-fi...
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Beryllium says explosion at nearby garage, not operational facilities
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Beryllium says explosion at nearby garage, not operational facilities
May 27 04:21 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Security company Beryllium says its operational facilities remain unaffected following an explosion and fire at a nearby garage fa...
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Westmoreland police to intensify traffic enforcement operations
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Westmoreland police to intensify traffic enforcement operations
May 27 04:10 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Westmoreland Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is to intensify traffic enforcement operations across the parish...
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Faulkland, Reggae Youths to contest St James FA  Major League final
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Faulkland, Reggae Youths to contest St James FA Major League final
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 27 03:42 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Faulkland Football Club (FC) and Reggae Youths confirmed their places in Saturday’s final of the St James Football Association/San...
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Matthew Perry assistant imprisoned over fatal drug injections
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Matthew Perry assistant imprisoned over fatal drug injections
May 27 03:20 PM
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The personal assistant who repeatedly injected Matthew Perry with ketamine before he died was sentenced to prison o...
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Jahriffe encourages strength, spiritual awareness with inspiring new single ‘Shine Bright’
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Jahriffe encourages strength, spiritual awareness with inspiring new single ‘Shine Bright’
May 27 02:55 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — United States-based reggae singer Jahriffe is spreading positivity and spiritual encouragement with his uplifting new single “ Shi...
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Samuels-Smith and Clarke set for Reggae Boyz debuts in Unity Cup
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Samuels-Smith and Clarke set for Reggae Boyz debuts in Unity Cup
May 27 02:20 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Odin Samuels-Smith and Courtney Clarke have been handed debuts for the Reggae Boyz as they take on India in the semifinals of the ...
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Expect traffic delays on Lime Hall main road amid SPARK work
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Expect traffic delays on Lime Hall main road amid SPARK work
May 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists are being advised to expect delays when using the Lime Hall main road in St Ann over the next three days. This, as contr...
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JCSA to meet NWA management on Tuesday to address worker concerns
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JCSA to meet NWA management on Tuesday to address worker concerns
May 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) says it is set to meet with the management of the National Works Agency (NWA) on Tuesda...
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Strike action possible at NWA, says union
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Strike action possible at NWA, says union
May 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  The Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) is advising the public that workers at the National Works Agency (NWA) have indicate...
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Traffic signal at Dunrobin Avenue / Lindsay Crescent down after crash
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Traffic signal at Dunrobin Avenue / Lindsay Crescent down after crash
April 27, 2026
The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising the public to exercise caution in the vicinity of the Dunrobin Avenue/Lindsay Crescent intersection in St ...
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Several upgrades underway for a section of Spanish Town Road
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Several upgrades underway for a section of Spanish Town Road
March 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) says that the section of Spanish Town Road in St Andrew between the examination depot and Cockburn...
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Rehabilitative works to commence along Winston Jones Highway in Manchester
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Rehabilitative works to commence along Winston Jones Highway in Manchester
March 11, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Motorists using the Winston Jones Highway in Manchester are being advised to prepare for traffic delays while using the corridor...
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WATCH: Lawrence Tavern councillor displeased with roadworks by NWA
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WATCH: Lawrence Tavern councillor displeased with roadworks by NWA
March 8, 2026
ST ANDREW, Jamaica — Lawrence Tavern Councillor John Myers has accused the National Works Agency (NWA) of inadequate repair work on main roads in the ...
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$193 million being spent to rehabilitate roadways in northeastern Jamaica
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$193 million being spent to rehabilitate roadways in northeastern Jamaica
March 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) says it has commenced a hotmix patching and local rehabilitation programme in the northeastern par...
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Port Antonio Bypass project set to commence soon
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Port Antonio Bypass project set to commence soon
March 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The construction phase for the new Port Antonio Bypass in Portland is set to commence in the next eight weeks. The Port Antonio By...
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NWA extends closure of Top Road in Browns Town, St Ann
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NWA extends closure of Top Road in Browns Town, St Ann
February 13, 2026
ST ANN, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising the public that Top Road in Browns Town, St Ann, which was closed three weeks ago, will ...
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Reading to Anchovy road to be closed on Sunday
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Reading to Anchovy road to be closed on Sunday
January 30, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica—The National Works Agency (NWA) says the Long Hill to Anchovy main road in St James will be closed to facilitate maintenance work on...
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Section of Spanish Town Road temporarily closed for repairs to sewage line
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Section of Spanish Town Road temporarily closed for repairs to sewage line
December 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The National Works Agency (NWA) says a section of Spanish Town Road in the vicinity of the Sandy Gully Bridge will be closed to vehi...
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Consultations to be held on establishment of one road authority
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Consultations to be held on establishment of one road authority
November 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Consultations will be held with key stakeholders regarding the establishment of the One Road Authority, which will regulate the ma...
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Double whammy for Hanover
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Double whammy for Hanover
4-hour thunderstorm rubs salt in wounds left by Melissa
BY ANTHONY LEWIS Observer writer 
November 13, 2025
POINT, Hanover — As residents of Hanover tried to recover from Hurricane Melissa, the parish was pounded Tuesday by a four-hour thunderstorm that rubb...
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Bog Walk Gorge now open; Williamsfield to Glengoffe road should be used with caution — NWA
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Bog Walk Gorge now open; Williamsfield to Glengoffe road should be used with caution — NWA
November 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The roadway from Spanish Town to the Bog Walk in St Catherine is now open to vehicular traffic, according to the National Works Ag...
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#EyeOnMelissa: NWA ramps up preparations for Tropical Storm Melissa
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#EyeOnMelissa: NWA ramps up preparations for Tropical Storm Melissa
October 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) has intensified its preparations for the potential impact of Tropical Storm Melissa on Jamaica. Th...
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Duhaney Drive to be closed for 10 days — NWA
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Duhaney Drive to be closed for 10 days — NWA
August 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) has announced that a section of Duhaney Drive in Duhaney Park, Kingston, will be closed for 10 day...
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Rehabilitative works to commence along the Winston Jones Highway Manchester
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Rehabilitative works to commence along the Winston Jones Highway Manchester
August 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Work is set to commence along the Winston Jones Highway in Manchester by the National Works Agency (NWA) on Saturday, August 9. The...
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Charlton Avenue in Kingston to be temporarily closed
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Charlton Avenue in Kingston to be temporarily closed
July 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that Charlton Avenue in Kingston will be closed to vehicular traffic starting Saturday...
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NWA urges caution along Yallahs main road amid repairs
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NWA urges caution along Yallahs main road amid repairs
June 18, 2025
ST THOMAS, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising motorists to exercise caution while travelling along the Yallahs main road in St Thom...
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Roadway to Meadowrest Memorial Gardens to be closed to vehicular traffic
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Roadway to Meadowrest Memorial Gardens to be closed to vehicular traffic
June 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising members of the public that starting Monday, June 16, a section of Frazers Boulevard, whi...
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Gov’t spent record $8.7 billion on road infrastructure—Morgan
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Gov’t spent record $8.7 billion on road infrastructure—Morgan
April 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Robert Nesta Morgan, says the Government has achie...
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Forex: $158.08 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.08 to one US dollar
May 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, May 27, ended trading at $158.08, up 18 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily...
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Reggae Boyz qualify for Unity Cup final after beating India 2-0
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Reggae Boyz qualify for Unity Cup final after beating India 2-0
May 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz qualified for back- to- back finals in the 2026 Unity Cup after beating debutants India 2-0 in their semi-fi...
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Beryllium says explosion at nearby garage, not operational facilities
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Beryllium says explosion at nearby garage, not operational facilities
May 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Security company Beryllium says its operational facilities remain unaffected following an explosion and fire at a nearby garage fa...
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Westmoreland police to intensify traffic enforcement operations
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Westmoreland police to intensify traffic enforcement operations
May 27, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Westmoreland Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is to intensify traffic enforcement operations across the parish...
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Faulkland, Reggae Youths to contest St James FA  Major League final
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Faulkland, Reggae Youths to contest St James FA Major League final
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 27, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Faulkland Football Club (FC) and Reggae Youths confirmed their places in Saturday’s final of the St James Football Association/San...
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