News – Page 25 – Jamaica Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventist

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has commended Professor Mark Harris of Northern Caribbean University (NCU) on research findings which point to the possible use of red dirt from the bauxite extraction process to produce cement, which can then be used to build roads. This is among the research findings contained in a recent publication authored by Harris, Professor of Applied Climatology and Environmental Chemistry at NCU. Professor Harris presented a copy of the book to the Prime Minister during a courtesy call on February 21 led by University President, Dr Lincoln Edwards. NCU Assistant Professor, Dwight Rose, who is a contributor in the book, was also a member of the NCU delegation. Read more...

Professor Harris Presents Climate Change Book to PM

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has commended Professor Mark Harris of Northern Caribbean University (NCU) on research findings which point to the possible use of red…

H.S. Walters Health Centre Launches First Diabetes Call Centre in Jamaica

Most Jamaicans can confirm that they have a relative or know someone with ‘Suga’. ‘Suga’ or diabetes is a prevalent non-communicable or lifestyle disease. According to the World Health Organization’s website, diabetes is ‘a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin…

EJC President makes passionate plea for members to become engaged in soul winning

East Jamaica Conference president, Dr. Eric Nathan made a passionate plea for every member of the church to do all they can to win at…

Kenyan Seventh-Day Adventists want religious freedom – and atheists have become their greatest ally

In Western Kenya, a group of atheists want to protect religious freedom. After a principal suspended 17 Seventh-day Adventist students for refusing to sit for exams held on Saturday, when they observe sabbath, the country’s main association of atheists threatened to sue him for infringing on the students’ religious freedom. Atheists in Kenya Society (AIK) gave the…