Taxi fares, food push inflation to 29-month high
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Taxi fares, food push inflation to 29-month high
July 15 05:43 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 6.7 per cent in June, its highest level since January 2024 and above the Bank of Ja...
Gas prices up $3.06, diesel up $12.50
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Gas prices up $3.06, diesel up $12.50
July 15 05:31 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, July 16, according to the latest ex-ref...
Forex: $158.96 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.96 to one US dollar
July 15 05:12 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, July 15, ended at $158.98, down by 15 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily...
PNP mourns passing of reggae icon Fantan Mojah
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PNP mourns passing of reggae icon Fantan Mojah
July 15 04:57 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica  —  Opposition Spokesperson on Creative Industries and Culture, Nekeisha Burchell, has expressed deep sadness at the passing of accl...
Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach World Cup final
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Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach World Cup final
July 15 04:15 PM
ATLANTA, United States (AFP) — Reigning champions Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and reached their second World Cup final...
France’s parliament adopts assisted dying law
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France’s parliament adopts assisted dying law
July 15 03:25 PM
PARIS, France (AFP) — France on Wednesday moved closer to joining the ranks of countries that guarantee the right to assisted dying for adults sufferi...

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Senate passes Bill to make Portmore Jamaica’s 15th parish
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Senate passes Bill to make Portmore Jamaica’s 15th parish
February 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government’s move to make Portmore Jamaica’s 15th parish advanced further on Friday as the Senate voted to pass the Counties a...

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, July 16, according to the latest ex-ref...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —  The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, July 15, ended at $158.98, down by 15 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily...

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