• Wed, 12 August 2026

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “Not this man [Jesus], but Barabbas”

As Jesus stood with Pilate, Pilate looked at Him with disbelief and skepticism. How could this man be the king of the Jews as they had charged? An itinerant preacher moving from place to place in the cities with people who were willing to follow Him was not a crime. More importantly, He was not […]

Finalists Chosen for Children’s Gospel Song

Forty-seven junior soloists, ensembles and choirs from across the island competed at the Jamaica Children’s Gospel Song Competition semi-final concert on Sunday, March 20, for a chance to be among the chosen few who would make it into the final round of the competition.  The concert, organized by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) was […]

Charity Frees Nonviolent Prisoners for Easter Holy Week

Prison overcrowding is a major problem in the Caribbean and Latin America. It is a dangerous and in some cases deadly environment for inmates and correctional officers working in these facilities. So it is with even greater determination that Food For The Poor worked this year to free 256 inmates for Easter. As an example […]

Court Dismisses Jamaican Model’s Lawsuit against Donald Trump Fashion Agency

Alexia Palmer, a Jamaican model who brought charges against a modeling agency owned by Donald Trump, said she “felt like a slave” while working there, but her case was dismissed via an order signed by Analisa Torres, a United States District judge. According to the judge, Palmer failed to “exhaust the administrative procedures” before filing […]

How Much Is Your Life Worth?

As we enter the Easter period, many Jamaicans celebrate the important Christian holiday in which they remember the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a time for reflection on how the sacrifice that was made thousands of years ago still impacts the lives of many persons today. Although we may not readily list […]

Shaggy’s Foundation Makes $55 Million Donation to Children’s Hospital

Shaggy's Foundation Makes $55 Million Donation to Children's Hospital

The Bustamante Hospital for Children received a donation of $55 million from the Shaggy Make A Difference Foundation. The funds are the result of the Shaggy and Friends Concert at Kings House in January 2016. Bustamante’s chairman, Kenneth Benjamin, stated that the biennial concerts have allowed the hospital to purchase over 450 pieces of medical […]

Jamaican Wins Commonwealth Caribbean/American Young Person of the Year Award

Jamaican, Shamoy Hajare, wins 2016 Commonwealth Youth Award for Caribbean/Canada region.

Jamaica’s Shamoy Hajare was named 2016’s Commonwealth Caribbean/American Young Person of the Year. Hajare founded the Jamaica School for Social Entrepreneurship (JSSE). she was named regional winner of the Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work on March 17, 2016, in London. A mandate of the JSSE is to help organizations headed by young […]