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She’s a Bad Mama Jama singer Carl Carlton has died
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She’s a Bad Mama Jama singer Carl Carlton has died
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 16 05:56 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —In 1981, Carl Carlton took his disco infused hit song She’s a Bad Mama Jama (She’s Built, She’s Stacked) straight into the Top 10 o...
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Forex: $160.34 to one US dollar
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December 16 05:27 PM
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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Gov’t commits to investing in education and independence for persons with disabilities
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KINGSTON, Jamaica— Continuing its work to empower persons with disabilities and remove barriers to independence and education, the Jamaica Council for...
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Jamaican man sentenced for defrauding American woman of US$181,000 in sweepstakes scheme
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Jamaican man sentenced for defrauding American woman of US$181,000 in sweepstakes scheme
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SOUTH DAKOTA, United States (CMC)—A Jamaican man was sentenced on Tuesday to more than five years in prison followed by three years of supervised rele...
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Section of Spanish Town Road temporarily closed for repairs to sewage line
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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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Hospital attendant charged with arson and burglary
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Hospital attendant charged with arson and burglary
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CLARENDON, Jamaica—A female hospital attendant has been charged with arson and burglary following an incident in Havannah Heights, Clarendon on Friday...
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FIFA announces $60 World Cup tickets for ‘loyal fans’
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FIFA announces $60 World Cup tickets for ‘loyal fans’
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PARIS, France (AFP)—World Cup organisers on Tuesday announced a cheaper category of tickets after sustained criticism of the prices at the 2026 compet...
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UPDATE: Councillor urges calm in Rose Heights
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UPDATE: Councillor urges calm in Rose Heights
Three killed in alleged confrontation with cops
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Councillor for Montego Bay South East, Arthur Lynch, has urged residents to be calm following Tuesday’s fiery early-morning protes...
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Forex: $161.14 to one US dollar
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December 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, December 9, ended trading at $161.14, up by 12 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s...
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Forex: $161.26 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.26 to one US dollar
December 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, December 3, ended trading at $161.26, up by 11 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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Forex: $161.20 to one US dollar
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November 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, November 28, ended trading at $161.20, down by seven cents, according to the Bank of Jama...
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Forex: $161.27 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.27 to one US dollar
November 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, November 27, remained at $161.27, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange tra...
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Forex: $161.21 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.21 to one US dollar
November 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, November 19, ended trading at 161.21, down 75 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’...
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FOREX: $161.22 to one US dollar
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FOREX: $161.22 to one US dollar
November 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, November 12, ended trading at $161.22, up 40 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s...
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Forex: $161.04 to one US dollar
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November 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, November 7, ended trading at $161.04, down by 25 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’...
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FOREX: $161.23 to one US dollar
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October 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, October 23, ended trading at $161.23, down five cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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FOREX: $161.28 to one US dollar
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October 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, October 22, ended trading at $161.28, up 51 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s ...
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FOREX: $161.41 to one US dollar
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FOREX: $161.41 to one US dollar
October 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, October 16, ended trading at $161.41, down 48 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s...
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FOREX: $161.89 to one US dollar
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FOREX: $161.89 to one US dollar
October 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, October 15, ended trading at $161.89, up 17 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s ...
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FOREX: $161.72 to one US dollar
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FOREX: $161.72 to one US dollar
October 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, October 14, ended trading at $161.72, down by 13 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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Forex: $161.53 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.53 to one US dollar
October 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, October 9, ended trading at $161.53 down eight cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’...
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Forex: $161.61 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.61 to one US dollar
October 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, October 8, ended trading at $161.61 up five cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s ...
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Forex: $161.34 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.34 to one US dollar
October 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, October 3, ended trading at $161.34, unchanged from the previous trading day, according t...
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Forex: $161.22 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.22 to one US dollar
September 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, September 30, ended trading at $161.22, up by 17 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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Forex: $161.05 to one US dollar
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September 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, September 29, ended trading at $161.05, down by 25 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaic...
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Forex: $161.30 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.30 to one US dollar
September 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, September 26, ended trading at $161.30, up by eighteen cents, according to the Bank of Ja...
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FOREX: $161.12 to one US dollar
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September 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, September 25, ended trading at $161.12, up by eight cents, according to the Bank of Jam...
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FOREX: $161.04 to one US dollar
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FOREX: $161.04 to one US dollar
September 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, September 24, ended trading at $161.04, up by 12 cents, according to the Bank of Jamai...
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FOREX: $160.92 to one US dollar
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September 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, September 23, ended trading at $160.92, up by 13 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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FOREX: $160.76 to one US dollar
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FOREX: $160.76 to one US dollar
September 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, September 19, ended trading at $160.76, up 28 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s d...
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She’s a Bad Mama Jama singer Carl Carlton has died
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —In 1981, Carl Carlton took his disco infused hit song She’s a Bad Mama Jama (She’s Built, She’s Stacked) straight into the Top 10 o...
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Forex: $160.34 to one US dollar
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Gov’t commits to investing in education and independence for persons with disabilities
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KINGSTON, Jamaica— Continuing its work to empower persons with disabilities and remove barriers to independence and education, the Jamaica Council for...
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Jamaican man sentenced for defrauding American woman of US$181,000 in sweepstakes scheme
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Jamaican man sentenced for defrauding American woman of US$181,000 in sweepstakes scheme
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SOUTH DAKOTA, United States (CMC)—A Jamaican man was sentenced on Tuesday to more than five years in prison followed by three years of supervised rele...
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Section of Spanish Town Road temporarily closed for repairs to sewage line
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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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