The Jamaican dollar continues to slide against major currencies, hitting a record low against the U.S. currency.

At the end of trading, the U.S. dollar was selling for $150.01 against the local currency.

Since the start of July, the dollar has lost seven percent of its value.

The Canadian dollar closed at $113.97.

The Pound is going for $196.11, while the Euro ended the day at $179.82.

Nigel Bell, Readers Bureau, Contributor

Edited by Jesus Chan

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