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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.