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December 9, 2025

Dwight Fletcher | Jesus is Lord on our behalf

WHAT DOES it really mean that Jesus Christ is Lord? Why does it matter? And how does it bring hope for the believer today? These are the questions we’ve been answering in this series on Jesus Christ.…
Dr Andrew Holness, prime minister of Jamaica.
December 9, 2025

Dr Andrew Holness: Let's honour the living heroes among us

My fellow Jamaicans, on this Heroes’ Day, we stand as one people - proud and free - to celebrate the spirit that built our great nation. Ours is a story written in courage and conviction, a heritage…
Lloyd Carney, chancellor of the University of Technology and recipient of membership in the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander, with Governor General Sir Patrick Allen during the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and A
December 9, 2025 by Sashana Small

Service over self

Jamaicans are being encouraged to place greater emphasis on service to country as a vital part of nation-building. The call comes from Lloyd Carney, who was one of more than 140 Jamaicans honoured…
Mark Golding
December 9, 2025

Mark Golding: Choose empathy over anger, unity over division, hope over despair

On National Heroes' Day we celebrate and express gratitude to our six national heroes and heroine who transformed struggle into triumph and dreams into nationhood. Through their courage and…
Adrian ‘Ajani’ Ellis after being conferred with the Badge of Honour for Gallantry during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony held on the lawns of King’s House in St Andrew yesterday.
December 9, 2025

A hero’s welcome

Teenage hero Adrian Ellis, who saved the life of his friend following a bloody mishap, was greeted with loud cheers and a standing ovation as he proudly walked to collect his award for gallantry at…
Justice Kissock Laing (right) receiving his membership in the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander from Governor General Sir Patrick Allen.
December 9, 2025 by Tanesha Mundle

‘Accidental’ jurist Kissock Laing appreciative of national honour

For Justice Kissock Laing, being a judge was never part of the plan. But today, he is not only living his dream at the highest levels of the judiciary, but has been bestowed with a national honour for…