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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,…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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…
Dolla Financial Services Limited CEO Kenroy Kerr.
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.
Silver Star Motors’  Mercedes-Benz showroom on South Camp Road, Kingston.
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…