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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,…
February 25, 2026
Editorial | The summit’s agenda
Geopolitical realities render Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, the most critical foreign attendee at the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government Conference, which opened in St. Kitts…
February 25, 2026
Dolla annual profit jumps 40% despite challenges
Microlender Dolla Financial Services posted a 40 per cent increase in net profit for 2025, despite challenges from fraud and Hurricane Melissa, which inched up non-performing loans.
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February 25, 2026
February 25, 2026
by Neville Graham
Mercedes‑Benz dealership denying aftersales service for grey market vehicles
Silver Star Motors, the authorised distributor for Mercedes-Benz in Jamaica, will no longer provide aftersales service support for vehicles imported outside of the manufacturer’s authorised…
February 25, 2026
IronRock makes fourth quarter profit but full year loss
IronRock Insurance Company Limited made $40-million profit during its fourth-quarter ending Decmeber 2025, despite heavy claims arising from Hurricane Melissa-related damage. The general insurer…
February 25, 2026
Farm worker’s sacrifice fuels daughter’s dream
For 19-year-old Shantoya Smikle, the journey to law school is rooted in the sacrifice of her father, Mark Smikle, a seasonal farm worker in Canada, whose years of labour have helped to cultivate her…
February 25, 2026
Water exercise: a low impact alternative for a healthier life
Regular exercise offers a wide range of benefits, including weight control, improved cardiovascular health, and better sleep quality. However, for many people, common forms of exercise such as…
February 25, 2026
Something Extra | Wednesday
Raising a toast to friendship this love month, the Jamaican Women’s Golf Network opened the greens last Saturday for a Galentine’s Day Par-tee, inviting women to sip, swing and snap while enjoying a…