KINGSTON, Jamaica — On Thursday, September 18, the US dollar experienced a slight decline against the Jamaican dollar, closing at $160.48, a decrease of 26 cents, as reported by the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary. This shift reflects ongoing fluctuations in the global currency market. Additionally, the Canadian dollar also saw a dip, ending the day at $116.29, down from $117.36. Similarly, the British pound weakened, closing at $217.95 compared to its previous rate of $220.49. These movements highlight the dynamic nature of international currency exchanges and their impact on local economies. Analysts suggest that such fluctuations may be influenced by broader economic trends and geopolitical factors affecting global markets.
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NCB internship opens new career possibilities for Leah Cassie
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Leah Cassie, an actuarial science student, embarked on what she thought would be a standard summer internship at National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB). Little did she know, this experience would redefine her career aspirations and broaden her horizons. Initially expecting to work in data analytics or underwriting, Cassie found herself stepping into the world of construction as part of NCB’s Enterprise Operations team.
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St Elizabeth man charged with burglary and larceny
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 30-year-old man from Rocky Hill, Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth, has been formally charged with burglary and larceny in connection with a series of break-ins in Coral Spring Village, Trelawny. The accused, Jermaine Findley, was charged on September 16 after being implicated in a burglary that occurred in the early hours of the morning.
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Former operations manager pleads guilty to multimillion–dollar fraud at Negril Hotel
In a significant legal development, Paul Wilson, the former operations manager of a boutique hotel in West End, Negril, Jamaica, has confessed to orchestrating a sophisticated fraud scheme that siphoned millions of dollars from the establishment over several months. Wilson, who held the managerial position for over five years until June 2021, entered a guilty plea on September 1, 2025, in the Westmoreland Parish Court. He faced an eight-count indictment, including charges of conspiracy to defraud, larceny as a servant, fraudulent conversion, and obtaining credit by fraud.