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Dr. Peter Edwards is a Jamaican marine scientist and environmental economist. He is a member of the Jamaica Institute of Environmental Professionals and serves as the sector lead for Environment on the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council.
February 25, 2026

Peter Edwards | Making environmental levies work for people and nature

Jamaica’s exposure to climate change is no longer a distant warning. Flooding, drought, coastal erosion and declining reefs are already undermining livelihoods, public health and economic stability. …
Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr Andrew Holness.
February 25, 2026 by Kimone Francis

CUBA PIVOT

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has signalled a pivot in Jamaica’s diplomatic stance toward Cuba, calling for a “principled realism” that balances traditional regional solidarity with a demand for…
A protester demonstrates against Russia’s naval presence in Simon’s Town Harbour in Cape Town, South Africa, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.
February 25, 2026

Gov't secures release of 11 nationals lured to Russia to fight against Ukraine

JOHANNESBURG (AP): A group of 11 South African men allegedly lured to fight alongside Russian soldiers in the war against Ukraine are expected to return home soon, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on…
Vehicles drive past a charred bus the day after the Mexican army killed Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as ‘El Mencho’, in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Monday, February 23.
February 25, 2026

Surveillance of romantic partner led to El Mencho’s deadly capture, authorities say

MEXICO CITY (AP): Surveillance of a romantic partner helped put the Mexican armed forces on the trail of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel known as…
A man rides an electric Spiro motorcycle in Nairobi, Kenya, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
February 25, 2026

Spiro secures US$50 million from Afreximbank, others to expand Africa battery-swapping network

Financing for electric vehicle transport is ramping up in Africa as confidence rises in the potential for battery swapping, fast charging and other technologies. Spiro, Africa’s largest electric…
Letters
February 25, 2026

Letter of the Day | The diaspora must play a respectful role

THE EDITOR, Madam: Love for this country runs deeply, and it is from that love that I speak honestly about the diaspora’s role in Jamaica’s future. Let it be clear: the Jamaican diaspora is not a…
Letters
February 25, 2026

A call for tax reform

THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica navigates its economic landscape, it’s time to reconsider our tax structure. The current system places a significant burden on individual taxpayers, while key industries…
Letters
February 25, 2026

An accident waiting to happen

THE EDITOR, Madam: There is an accident waiting to happen in the Half-Way Tree area and certainly, I don’t want to be there when it does. I speak of the danger to which commuters and passers-by are…
Letters
February 25, 2026

Responsible leadership requires difficult choices

THE EDITOR, Madam: As a young Jamaican, I understand persons’ unease about new taxes. Nobody likes to pay more. It affects families. It affects businesses. It sparks strong opinions. However,…