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JTA unhappy about slow pace of compensation talks with government

By Prince Moore   The Jamaica Teachers Association [JTA] is expressing frustration with the...

7:46 am, Mon April 13, 2026

Clarendon police concerned about domestic violence

  The Clarendon Police are raising concern about a troubling trend in violent crime,...

12:54 am, Mon April 13, 2026

USF reports significant progress in restoring communication sites damaged by Hurricane Melissa

By Prince Moore   The Universal Service Fund says it has made significant progress ...

11:19 pm, Sun April 12, 2026

Trade unionist calls for broad-based dialogue on impact of Middle East conflict for Jamaica

By Clinton McGregor John Levy, General Secretary of the Union of Clerical, Administrative...

11:12 pm, Sun April 12, 2026

JUTA driver killed in Ocho Rios

A member of the Jamaica Union of Travellers Association (JUTA) was gunned down on Saturday...

1:33 pm, Sun April 12, 2026

Soldier detained by police, dismissed from JDF

Radio Jamaica News has been informed that a member of the Jamaica Defence Force, observed ...

1:28 pm, Sun April 12, 2026

Health Minister reports progress in filling staffing gaps at Cornwall Regional Hospital after departure of Cuban health personnel

  The Ministry of Health & Wellness is reporting progress in filling some of the gap...

10:39 am, Sun April 12, 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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