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Researchers and experts in the fields of criminology, security, justice, and religion will gather at Northern Caribbean University (NCU) on November 20 for a conference under the theme "Religion and Crime Prevention: A Focus on Jamaica and its Environs." The conference will be held at NCU's Main Campus in Mandeville and is being hosted by the School of Religion and Theology. Conference presenters include Dr Isaac Olatunji, professor of religion at Oakwood University, Alabama, USA; Dr Leon Wilson, provost of the University of the Southern Caribbean, Trinidad; and Assistant Commissioner of Police Assan Thompson of the Jamaica Constabulary Force. Jamaica, along with other nations, is committed to implementing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030, with Goal 16 seeking to "promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development (and) provide access to justice for all ..." "The Government has stepped up its endeavours to achieve peace and citizen security to enable the full blossoming of the economic potential of the island," said Dr Simon Bwambale, interim dean of the School of Religion and Theology at NCU. Read more...

NCU To Host Religion And Crime-Prevention Conference

Researchers and experts in the fields of criminology, security, justice, and religion will gather at Northern Caribbean University (NCU) on November 20 for a conference…

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Adventists Among National Honors Recipients in Jamaica

Pastors Everett Brown, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Jamaica and Aston Barnes, former treasurer of the West Indies Union were among 206 individuals…

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Ground-breaking Sabbath lawsuit could expand religious freedom protection in Korea

Seventh-day Adventists in Korea are requesting prayers from their world church family as a landmark Sabbath-keeping lawsuit makes its way to the nation’s Supreme Court.…

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NCU announces ‘rightsizing’ of institution

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Northern Caribbean University (NCU) has announced a financial recovery plan aimed at “rightsizing the institution and positioning it for greater growth…

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NCU appeals for help with Rescue 2020

PRESIDENT of the Northern Caribbean University (NCU) Dr Lincoln Edwards has made an appeal to the private sector, civic bodies and philanthropic organisations to help…

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In Jamaica, Church celebrates baptisms during ‘Year of the Child and Adolescent’ initiative

Dozens of children were among the 82 persons baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Jamaica, during a special “Baptism of Praise” which gathered hundreds…

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National honour for distinguished clergyman – Pastor Aston Barnes

KINGSTON, Jamaica —’A man of many trades and master of them all’ aptly characterizes Pastor Aston Archibald Barnes, who has given invaluable service and countless…

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In Jamaica, Church Celebrates Baptisms During ‘Year of the Child and Adolescent’ Initiative

Dozens of children were among the 82 persons baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Jamaica, during a special “Baptism of Praise” which gathered hundreds…

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The Church has a duty to care and give support to hurting people – says Adventist Leader

The North Street SDA Church was the venue for the Kingston Public Hospital’s  (KPH) Inaugural Church Service to celebrate  the 243rd Anniversary of mental health …

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JAMU Appoints New Directors

Pastors Wenford Henry and Joseph Smith were appointed Stewardship & Trust Services and Ministerial Secretary, respectively, during a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Jamaica Union Conference (JAMU) on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at the Union’s Headquarters in Mandeville. The recommendations were made by a voted Nominating Committee comprising members of the Union’s Executive…

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