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'Flaws of Christianity - from a Rastafarian standpoint

Published:Thursday | September 1, 2016 | 11:51 AMTamara Bailey

Mandeville, Manchester:The Rastafarian lifestyle is one that is unique, simple, yet not easily understood by a large number of people. Their philosophies are deeply rooted in African history and culture, and they are very opinionated on almost every...

Why Elce Lauriston left the Adventist church – Part 2

Published:Thursday | September 1, 2016 | 12:00 AMTamara Bailey

Last week, we highlighted the decision a young man made to leave a church he had been a part of for little over a decade. Today, we detail the reasons that led him to making that decision.Among the numerous flaws that Elce Lauriston found with the...

Chudleigh Path's Agricultural Society awards Manchester scholar

Published:Wednesday | August 31, 2016 | 11:06 AMTamara Bailey

CHRISTIANA, Manchester:Another student has been added to the list of awardees who will receive a scholarship grant for the next three years of high school from the Jamaica Agricultural Society, Chudleigh Path Chapter.The envy of many is Jimario...

There is hope for NCU - Gardner

Published:Sunday | August 28, 2016 | 11:43 AMTamara Bailey

MANDEVILLE, Manchester:Outgoing President of the Northern Caribbean University Dr Trevor Gardner is hopeful that amid the numerous challenges faced, the institution will soon experience increased growth in all areas of operation.Having lost a...

Broken to be Blessed

Published:Thursday | August 25, 2016 | 12:00 AMTamara Bailey

MANDEVILLE, Manchester:As the only girl of eight children, having been born after miraculous occurrences, Stephanie Rowe-Lee knew that there was something unique about her and that she had a special calling upon her life.However, she gave in to the...

Why I walked away from Adventism - Part 1

Published:Thursday | August 25, 2016 | 12:00 AMTamara Bailey

MANDEVILLE, Manchester:He wouldn't be the first person to make a decision to leave a denomination, but Elce 'Thunder' Lauriston has said he has come under fire for leaving the Adventist Church but has no regrets for the decision he has...

'Shanique's Building a life Foundation' gives back twofold

Published:Wednesday | August 24, 2016 | 12:00 AMTamara Bailey

MANDEVILLE, Manchester:They not only share the same genes and physical identity, but they also share the same values and dreams, which is evidenced in their philanthropic efforts.Shanique and Monique Levy, co-founders of the 'Shanique's Building a...

Manchester schools on the final leg of back-to-school preparations

Published:Tuesday | August 23, 2016 | 3:12 PMTamara Bailey

In less than two weeks, schools across the island will officially open their doors for the new academic year 2016-2017, and some institutions in the parish are already reporting an almost 100 per cent completion of preparatory work.Newly appointed...

Finding true love

Published:Thursday | August 18, 2016 | 12:00 AMTamara Bailey

He tended to hundreds of individuals daily as a student worker at the library of the university he attended and maintained the best qualities of a customer service representative. However, it took one special lady to steal his heart and receive his...

'A yah so nice' - Elaine's Father

Published:Wednesday | August 17, 2016 | 10:04 PMTamara Bailey

Manchester, Jamaica"A yah so nice!" Elaine's father, Keith Thompson, shouted after she crossed the finish line to win the women's 200 metres final and secure her second Olympic gold medal. "Me feel good! Me feel great, God know. Me pray and ask...

Diplomas are just learning permits, says Lascelles Chin

Published:Tuesday | August 16, 2016 | 12:00 AMTamara Bailey

Upon receiving a degree, many university graduates believe the hard work has ended and their qualifications will now work for them, but executive chairman of the LASCO Affiliated Companies, Lascelles Chin, says only continuous hard work will bring...

Perfecting the body with PiYo

Published:Wednesday | August 10, 2016 | 12:00 AMTamara Bailey

Mandeville, Manchester:It's summer and everyone is taking their workout routines to the next level, hoping to whip their body into shape.From aerobics to weight training, boxing, and yoga, individuals are trying it all to see what works best for...

Keeping it real with Setiesha Hall

Published:Thursday | August 11, 2016 | 1:28 PMTamara Bailey

Mandeville, Manchester:For some reason the thought of becoming a Christian to many individuals means a life free of all struggles, troubles and woes. But that is not so. Stumbling blocks will fall in the way of those who have surrendered their lives...

The dangers associated with withdrawing the right hand of fellowship

Published:Thursday | August 4, 2016 | 12:00 AMTamara Bailey

Mandeville, Manchester As members of the Christian faith, individuals are required to maintain good and regular standing within the church at all cost. But oftentimes, having been 'born into a world of sin and shaped in inequity', some may lose their...

Finding your purpose and living every day ready to die

Published:Thursday | August 4, 2016 | 12:00 AMTamara Bailey

Mandeville, Manchester:While we are faced with many uncertainties in our lives, there is one thing that we are sure of, and that is death.Even though we have no idea when and where it will happen, we are advised to live everyday as if it where our...

Dr Megan Auden – A selfless individual second to none

Published:Sunday | July 31, 2016 | 12:00 AMTamara Bailey

On July 16, Dr Megan Auden, 25, left this earth under tragic circumstances.Evidenced through the hundreds who showed up at the Kendal Conference Centre in Mandeville, Manchester, to celebrate her life on Saturday, it is safe to say that she touched...

Does being a Christian mean little to bedroom spontaneity?

Published:Thursday | July 28, 2016 | 12:00 AMTamara Bailey

MANDEVILLE, Manchester:God ordained sexual intercourse as a beautiful act between male and female under the confines of marriage. But for years, there have been many misconceptions about what a married couple should and should not do in the bedroom....

The Haughtons seal the deal to make a happy home

Published:Thursday | July 28, 2016 | 12:00 AMTamara Bailey

Most people leave university with a degree, but others are lucky and privileged to leave with not only a degree, but a life partner. And that was the case for newlyweds Kerry-Ann Irving and Davey Haughton.It may not have been love at first sight,...

Mandeville hospital gets life-saving equipment

Published:Wednesday | July 27, 2016 | 12:00 AMTamara Bailey

Residents of areas served by the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester will no longer have to travel to Kingston to treat ailments related to the oesophagus, as the ear, nose and throat (ENT) department has received five pieces of equipment to...

Families celebrate centenarians at Parish Church’s 200th Anniversary Banquet

Published:Thursday | July 21, 2016 | 12:00 AMTamara Bailey

Mandeville, Manchester:It was a grand event hosted recently by the St Mark's Anglican Church's (Parish Church) 200th Anniversary Celebrations Committee, which honoured six members of the congregation, for reaching the milestone of 100 years or older...

Nicole Nugent shows love and care to the community's challenged

Published:Thursday | July 21, 2016 | 12:00 AMTamara Bailey

Trelawny, Jamaica:With a heart of gold, Nicole Nugent, having witnessed the stifling conditions of the children in the community who were physically or mentally challenged, opened her arms, stretched her resources and has added each child to her...

Jamalco hosts health fair in Reeveswood

Published:Wednesday | July 20, 2016 | 12:00 AMTamara Bailey

About 50 residents from the rural community of Reeveswood, Manchester, recently benefited from a series of health and information fairs facilitated by Jamalco.The doctor, nurses and emergency medical technicians on hand carried out blood glucose,...

Young doctor remembered for dedication and humility

Published:Sunday | July 17, 2016 | 12:00 AMTamara Bailey

MANDEVILLE, Manchester:The schedules bearing Dr Megan Auden's 'on-call' duties have now been erased and patients and colleagues alike continue to question why the promising medical practitioner had to leave this earth.Auden, 25, died Saturday...

Juliet Morgan-Facey loves the life she leads

Published:Thursday | July 14, 2016 | 12:00 AMTamara Bailey

Mandeville, Manchester:It is believed that one must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ in order to understand true love and be able to express it unreservedly toward all.Has this been tried and proven?Juliet Morgan-Facey, known to many...

Kevoy Burton loves every minute of being a dad

Published:Wednesday | July 6, 2016 | 12:00 AMTamara Bailey

He was unprepared for the mixed feelings when news broke that he would become a father.After all, he thought he would have completed school and received employment before starting a family. But that wasn't the case, and an adjustment to the life of...

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