Gov’t committed to ensuring respect for religious freedom and diversity - PM
The Government remains committed to ensuring that the country’s laws and policies reflect respect for religious freedom and diversity, says Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness.
This is not war!
The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Jamaica, which has more than 307,000 members in some 738 congregations, while insisting that it is not declaring “war” on employers or institutions who continue to “disrespect” its “religious rights and beliefs”, says it will be using its upcoming January 30 summit to plead for understanding and flexibility.
Sabbath keepers under pressure from schools, jobs
Sabbath keepers locally are lamenting what they consider an infringement of their fundamental rights by employers and educational institutions who disregard their religious freedoms, forcing them to choose between their faith and their livelihoods.
Adventists say advocacy for flexibility not a bid for preferential treatment
The Jamaica Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is adamant that its advocacy for “flexibility” so its members can observe their Sabbath is not a bid for “preferential treatment”.
Andrews Memorial Hospital Strengthens Jamaica’s Healthcare with Launch of New Services
Andrews Memorial Hospital (AMH), a healthcare institution operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Jamaica, recently launched its Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory services.
JAMU Communicators Honored for their Sacrificial Service During the COVID-19 Pandemic
More than 125 communicators and volunteers were recognized for their selfless service during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring that members and guests of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Jamaica remained connected.