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National Youth Council concerned about change to PATH programme

12:54 pm, Tue June 18, 2013

Effective September 1, parents of children under the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) at some schools, will have to stand some cost for lunch. The matter was brought to light when RJR News obtained a copy of a notification letter sent to a parent whose child... Full Story

PCJ workers restive

1:43 pm, Tue June 18, 2013

JPS defends decision to partner with police

1:09 pm, Tue June 18, 2013

Diaspora encouraged to invest in Jamaica

10:17 am, Tue June 18, 2013

Lottery scammer nabbed in US

7:19 am, Tue June 18, 2013

Six held for massive ganja haul in St. Elizabeth

7:17 am, Tue June 18, 2013

JCF implements vetting process to weed out corruption

7:15 am, Tue June 18, 2013

Changes coming to sale of Jamaican coffee in China

6:58 am, Tue June 18, 2013

Changes are coming to the arrangement for the sale of Jamaican coffee in China. Roger Clarke, Minister of Agriculture, has announced that there will be no extension of the exclusive contract with the company responsible for the sale of Jamaican coffee. The contract ended in March and the firm... Full Story

BoJ offers 365-day US-Dollar Indexed Note

6:57 am, Tue June 18, 2013

House may resume debate on tax amendment laws today

6:56 am, Tue June 18, 2013

Caribbean diplomats to lobby UK government for removal of APD

6:55 am, Tue June 18, 2013

Diaspora Marketplace opens at conference

6:53 am, Tue June 18, 2013

PM Cameron announces plans for biggest bilateral trade deal with US

6:53 am, Tue June 18, 2013

Sharp releases biggest TV on European market

6:49 am, Tue June 18, 2013

Sharp releases biggest TV on European market

6:49 am, Tue June 18, 2013

Market index summary

Main index

99,999,999.99
volume

87,805.82
value

-635.15
change

-0.72%
%change

Junior market index

6,490,550.00
volume

753.72
value

9.20
change

1.24%
%change

Last updated: June 18, 2013.

Petrol prices

87J$ 109.81

90J$ 111.47

DieselJ$ 110.02

KeroseneJ$ 111.26

PropaneJ$ 42.13

ButaneJ$ 47.66

Last updated: June 12, 2013.

Exchange rates

Buying

Selling

USD

J$100.29

J$101.16

CAD

J$97.86

J$99.95

GBP

J$156.86

J$159.38

Last updated: June 17, 2013.

Sports more »

VCB accepts provisional suspension

3:23 pm, Tue June 18, 2013

The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) has confirmed that Veronica Campbell-Brown has accepted a provisional suspension from competition as per the IAAF anti-doping rules. The JAAA's press release under the signature of President Dr. Warren Blake read: "She... Full Story

US National team prepares for Honduras match

3:18 pm, Tue June 18, 2013

JFF President denies interfering with selection of Reggae Boyz teams

2:44 pm, Tue June 18, 2013

WI coaches prepare for ICC tour

2:38 pm, Tue June 18, 2013

Nikita Miller does well

2:36 pm, Tue June 18, 2013

WI "A" team match for SVG

2:33 pm, Tue June 18, 2013

JAAA to handle disciplinary hearing of Campbell-Brown

9:20 am, Tue June 18, 2013

Hope for VCB?

12:58 am, Tue June 18, 2013

Entertainment more »

Junior Reid's road manager - Mikey Jarrett jr. is dead

4:37 pm, Wed June 5, 2013

Mikey Jarrett Jr., the road manager for international Reggae artiste Junior Reid ,died on Tuesday from a heart attack while in Miami. Jarrett was a part of the One Blood family for over fifteen years and was instrumental in the professional advancement of the careers of Junior Reid and... Full Story

Sony unveils PlayStation 4

5:40 pm, Tue June 11, 2013

New producer for American Idol

12:43 pm, Tue June 11, 2013

Paris Jackson expected to be released from hospital Friday

11:17 am, Tue June 11, 2013

Private eye said he taped Marilyn Monroe having sex with JFK

11:16 am, Tue June 11, 2013

Musicians lobby G-8 leaders with protest songs

11:14 am, Tue June 11, 2013

Kanye West says new album is 'all about giving'

11:12 am, Tue June 11, 2013

Sony unveils boxy next-gen PlayStation 4 console

11:08 am, Tue June 11, 2013

Opinions more »

Bolt will bounce back, no need for alarm

10:40 am, Tue June 18, 2013

Two Thursdays ago, Usain Bolt was beaten by the talkative American, Justin Gatlin, in the men’s 100 metres at the Rome Diamond League Meet, the first appearance of the season for Bolt in the 14-Meet series. Following that defeat, the alarm bells sounded in some places around the globe... Full Story

Senior cricketers to watch 4 day cricket final

4:00 pm, Tue May 7, 2013

Contender Boxing series - a godsend

9:39 pm, Mon April 8, 2013

Gun control reform in America. Is there a role for Jamaica?

1:19 am, Wed March 20, 2013