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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…
February 25, 2026
Fontana quarterly revenue tops $2.8B but costs pressure profit
Fontana Limited registered a 38 per cent dip in net profit year-on-year in the quarter ending December 31, 2025, largely due to the economic effects of Hurricane Melissa. Despite the setback by the…
February 25, 2026
by Keisha Hill
Sleep solutions: why quality rest is a public health priority
Sleep is often sacrificed in the rush of daily life, but health experts warn that chronic sleep deprivation is quietly undermining the well-being of many Jamaicans. According to Dr Orlando Thomas,…
February 24, 2026
Holness and Persad-Bissessar urge pragmatic approach in CARICOM
Caribbean nations responding differently to emerging geopolitical “opportunities” should not be seen as evidence of a fractured Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness told…