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February 14 12:30 AM
Sugary drink tax not a burden
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Defence’s attempt to discredit cop witness collapses
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Defence’s attempt to discredit cop witness collapses
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 14 12:28 AM
Defence’s attempt to discredit cop witness collapses
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Murder trial of six cops breaks for a week
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BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com
Murder trial of six cops breaks for a week
February 14 12:26 AM
Murder trial of six cops breaks for a week
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Ken Boothe for Jamaica Music Museum Hall of Fame
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Fab 5’s Frankie Campbell to get Lifetime Achievement Award
February 14 12:26 AM
Ken Boothe for Jamaica Music Museum Hall of Fame
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8 heavyweight sound systems set for ‘Juggling’ Sunday at Mas Camp
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February 14 12:25 AM
8 heavyweight sound systems set for ‘Juggling’ Sunday at Mas Camp
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Clocking out for politics
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Clocking out for politics
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BY TAMOY ASHMAN Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 14 12:24 AM
Clocking out for politics
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Courtni Jackson thrills at Back 2 Bass-es
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Dad Jackie supporting on bass
Howard Campbell 
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Courtni Jackson thrills at Back 2 Bass-es
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Trash crisis deepens
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February 14 12:22 AM
Trash crisis deepens
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Forex: $157.02 to one US dollar
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Forex: $157.02 to one US dollar
February 13, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, February 13, ended at $157.02, up by 0.1 cent, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily e...
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Forex: $156.94 to one US dollar
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Forex: $156.94 to one US dollar
February 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, February 9, ended at $156.94, down 2 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exch...
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Forex: $157.43 to one US dollar
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Forex: $157.43 to one US dollar
February 3, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, February 3, ended at $157.43, down by 11, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily excha...
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Forex: $157.54 to one US dollar
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Forex: $157.54 to one US dollar
February 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, February 2, ended at $157.54, remaining unchanged, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s dai...
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Forex: $157.54 to one US dollar
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Forex: $157.54 to one US dollar
January 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, January 30, ended at $157.54, down six cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily ex...
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Forex: $157.58 to one US dollar
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Forex: $157.58 to one US dollar
January 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, January 27, ended at $157.58 according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading s...
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Forex: $158.01 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.01 to one US dollar
January 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, January 20, ended trading at $158.01, down by 25 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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Forex: $158.26 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.26 to one US dollar
January 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, January 19, ended trading at $158.26, down by 4 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s...
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Forex: $158.30 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.30 to one US dollar
January 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, January 16, ended trading at $158.30, down by 11 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’...
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Forex: $158.93 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.93 to one US dollar
January 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, January 8, ended trading at $158.93, down by 44 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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Forex: $159.47 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.47 to one US dollar
January 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, January 2, ended trading at $159.47, down 26 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s da...
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Forex: $159.73 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.73 to one US dollar
December 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, December 31, ended trading at $159.73, down 10 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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Forex: $160.34 to one US dollar
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Forex: $160.34 to one US dollar
December 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, December 16, ended trading at $160.34, down by 48 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaic...
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Forex: $160.82 to one US dollar
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Forex: $160.82 to one US dollar
December 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, December 15, ended trading at $160.82, down by 9 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’...
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Forex: $160.91 to one US dollar
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Forex: $160.91 to one US dollar
December 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, December 12, ended trading at $160.91, down by 18 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
December 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, December 4, ended trading at $161.20, down by 6 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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Forex: $161.05 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.05 to one US dollar
December 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, December 1, ended trading at $161.05, down by 15 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’...
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Forex: $161.27 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.27 to one US dollar
November 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, November 26, ended trading $161.27 up by 15 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s ...
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Forex: $ 161.12 to one US dollar
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Forex: $ 161.12 to one US dollar
November 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, November 25, ended trading $161.12 up by 7 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s dai...
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Forex: $160.90 to one US dollar
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Forex: $160.90 to one US dollar
November 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, November 10, ended trading at $160.90, down by 14 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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Forex $161.37 to one US dollar
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Forex $161.37 to one US dollar
October 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, October 30, ended trading at $161.37, up 37 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s d...
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Forex: $160.77 to one US dollar
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Forex: $160.77 to one US dollar
October 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, ended trading at $160.77, down by 32 cents, according to the Bank of J...
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Sugary drink tax not a burden
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Defence’s attempt to discredit cop witness collapses
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February 14, 2026
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Murder trial of six cops breaks for a week
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Murder trial of six cops breaks for a week
February 14, 2026
Murder trial of six cops breaks for a week
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Ken Boothe for Jamaica Music Museum Hall of Fame
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Ken Boothe for Jamaica Music Museum Hall of Fame
Fab 5’s Frankie Campbell to get Lifetime Achievement Award
February 14, 2026
Ken Boothe for Jamaica Music Museum Hall of Fame
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8 heavyweight sound systems set for ‘Juggling’ Sunday at Mas Camp
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8 heavyweight sound systems set for ‘Juggling’ Sunday at Mas Camp
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8 heavyweight sound systems set for ‘Juggling’ Sunday at Mas Camp
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