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US President Donald Trump (left) and John Mahfood.
February 21, 2026 by Lester Hinds

No instant relief

Jamaican Teas CEO John Mahfood, while welcoming the United States (US) Supreme Court’s decision to strike down tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration, has warned that he does not…
Ramon Small-Ferguson.
February 21, 2026 by Edmond Campbell

Opposition wants timeline for phasing out asset tax

Senators on both sides of the political divide yesterday locked horns over a timeline for eliminating the asset tax paid by financial institutions, which should have been phased out about a decade…
Coach Okeile Stewart
February 21, 2026 by Robert Bailey

Camperdown focused on rebuilding

Okeile Stewart, head coach of Camperdown High School, said he is focused on rebuilding its once-formidable track and field legacy as the institution looks ahead to this year’s ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys…
A section of the almost 15,000 competitors in last Sunday’s Sagicor Sigma Run/Walk  in New Kingston.
February 21, 2026 by Sharla Williams

Organisers pleased with ‘race execution’ of Sigma Run 2026

Organisers of the Sagicor Sigma Walk/Run 2026 said they are pleased with the execution of the 28th staging of the event, but there is still room for improvement. Almost 15,000 participants lined up…
Sashanique Johnson (second right) received her life-changing surgery from Cardiac Kids Foundation of Florida in 2017. Here, she shares a happy moment with her mother Drewcella Francis (left), sister Silayina Reid and Jessica Jacobs (right) from Cardiac Kid
February 21, 2026

GoodHeart | 20 years of healing hearts in Jamaica

For 20 years, Dr Jeffery Jacobs has travelled to Jamaica to perform life-saving work. As a cardiologist and co-founder and president of Cardiac Kids of Florida, he has led 16 missions to repair young…
Racing United’s Tajay Grant.
February 21, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

Grant ready to ‘put on a show’ against Martinique

One of the standout performers in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) this season, Racing United’s Tajay Grant, said he is ready to “put on show” today when the Reggae Boyz take on Martinique in an…
Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley.
February 21, 2026

Tony Deyal | The Barbados fire horse

The Lunar New Year galloped in last Tuesday. This Year of the Fire Horse, according to Chinese beliefs, symbolises energy, independence, endurance, and loyalty, reflecting the qualities of the noble…
Shanoya Douglas of Holland High.
February 21, 2026

STETHS look to retain boys’, girls’ titles at Western Champs

ST ELIZABETH Technical High School (STETHS) will be hoping to retain both the boys’ and girls’ titles when the Cornwall Athletics Association Western Championships gets under way this morning at GC…
Ackeem Blake.
February 21, 2026 by Raymond Graham

Williams, Blake headline Isaac-Henry Invitational at Stadium

LAVANYA Williams and Ackeem Blake are set to feature in the women’s and men’s 60 metres at today’s S. W. Isaac-Henry Invitational meet at the National Stadium. The action begins at 9:15 a.m. with the…