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Government falls short of revenue and grants target for first quarter of fiscal year

The government fell $28.7 billion short of its revenue and grants target during the first quarter of...

1:33 pm, Tue August 4, 2026

Jamaica Fire Brigade reports major decline in bush fires this year

  The Jamaica Fire Brigade is reporting a significant decline in the number of bush ...

1:09 pm, Tue August 4, 2026

Two Jamaicans among several people arrested by ICE last weekend

Two Jamaican men are among several people arrested in the United States over the weekend b...

12:53 pm, Tue August 4, 2026

Drought affecting farmers; agriculture minister promising more support

  There is growing concern among farmers in St Elizabeth and Manchester that the pro...

8:34 am, Tue August 4, 2026

Policeman reportedly found dead at May Pen police station

A probe has been launched into the circumstances that led to the death of a policeman at t...

7:46 am, Tue August 4, 2026

Jamaica signs agreement to accept healthcare workers from Ghana

  As the country battles mounting pressure in the public health system, Kingston and...

11:17 pm, Mon August 3, 2026

Water restrictions take effect across sections of Corporate Area

  Water supply restrictions take effect today across sections of Kingston and St. An...

10:21 pm, Mon August 3, 2026

Exchange rate
Buying
Selling
USD
J$156.07
J$157.77
CAD
J$109.35
J$110.22
GBP
J$200.74
J$202.99

Last updated: March 24, 2025.

Petrol prices
87 J$ 153.92
90 J$ 161.93
Diesel J$ 165.78
Kerosene J$ 149.54
Propane J$ 72.99
Butane J$ 80.73

Last updated: February 12, 2025.

Market Index Summary
Main index
99,999,999.99
volume
330,268.71
value
932.79
change
0.28%
%change
Junior market index
4,996,614.00
volume
3,697.68
value
-5.64
change
-0.15%
%change

Last updated: February 13, 2025.


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