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The Bumpy Road to Better.

Junior Pastor Philip Stone now on a secondment and teaching and preaching at the UWI weekly Sunday Crusade.

Warren A. Lyon who is already a Doctorate in Law at UWI for his work in solving the illegalities of COVID and for other Human Rights work is also UWI (University of the West Indies) Alumni. He is now Provost Emeritus as part of his work as Deputy Prime Minister in this non-political role and will be spear heading a redevelopment of UWI throughout the West Indies and it's new programming along with building renovations and New extension construction projects. The tuition will be for the time being $ USD 1000.00 per year since it is partially funded by the Government. There will also be a new Athletics and Abilities Centre with a swimming pool, Olympic Diving tower. It will also include a gymnastics and weights room entitled the PJ Patterson Athletics and Abilities Centre.

The Provost of the University of the West Indies has initiated a contest and festival for the best Jerk Chicken, Pork and Fish in the West Indies. The only Islands that can participate are those islands paying an income support to every citizen on the island ( those persons with a TRN number). Any island or territory that does not comply can still participate as presenters only in the presentation of foods at the annual Jerk Chicken festival that will take place on UWI Campus grounds on the various islands on a rotating basis from year to year. The foods will be judged for cleanliness; first and foremost, beginning with the meat. Is there any rat virus on the flesh or bone? If so, then they are disqualified. The first festival will be in Jamaica in April 2026 with various island participants on the eve of Former Prime Minister PJ Patterson's birthday at the Mona campus in St. Andrew parish where the provost was barn and Christened at St. George's Anglican Church in Jamaica. The University of the West Indies.

Click here: This Just in: the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus will be offering a Tourism Management program that will be offered as a Diploma; in English. The Diploma will be useful in any careers involving tourism, food and hospitality management, business management or travel and will be sponsored by Tour operators such as Sun Wing and Air Canada, Air Transat and West Jet. Academic sponsors include the University of Wisconsin at Madison and also Sheridan College in Canada; as proposed. As a student in the program, you will take the opportunity to learn all you can while travelling on one of these carriers. Classes will be conducted online and also in class at the University of the West Indies in Kingston. It is a three month program. Every hotel or all inclusive reservation with the details of what is offered per reservation is a binding contract that confirms the guest's expectations as to what they paid for and also the photo of the rooms and resort on the website constitute the offer. The reservation indicates an in-suite bar; for example. There is mention of an in-suite bathroom with shower or bathtub or both. This is important since you need to know when some clients want a bathtub. Some tourist hotels do not offers them sometimes these days. The photos of the room indicate an in suite bar. This is not unlike registering for college and paying tuition where It must clarify how many courses are covered and included in the full time tuition and some courses may have additional cost add-ons for materials in programs such as engineering. The college should not be attempting to find out who is dyslexic at the College front desk with a lack of clarity on the College website as to the fees where one administrator says that the College will take what it will take from any fool. That is intent to commit fraud. The students do talk. But the specification of full time tuition is sacred. What does it include? What does your vacation reservation booking include? We need to read the offer carefully and select all options or deselect unwanted options carefully. Much of the course will be to review this contract issue and how to resolve problems in a customer accommodation scenario hoping to find them reasonably happy during and after their stay. Much of this is to ask what did they pay and for what based on their reservation? It says flights to and from the resort are included. It says it is an all inclusive resort; not half catering. As such, you are expecting essentially 24 hour food service or at least 3 meal sittings during your stay if it is all inclusive; with the 24 hour food service being very popular.

This just in; the National Housing Trust has now applied retroactively a Clergy Family home property tax exemption. This is retroactive dating back to 1999.

Fairview Mall in 2026 | North York Toronto Walk. This is where Huggy Holness got arrested for shoplifting in 1977. This is also where he watched Star Wars that year. He was also arrested there in 1988.

This just in; Prime Minister Mark Golding who has acted as Prime Minister ( Official) from 2015-2025; now happily retired but will continue to work as a spokes person for a few more months during the rebuilding on purposefully designed YouTube official videos. There is no change to their current status otherwise or resource and will attend dinners and functions in their current schedule. Photos of them will be added to the gallery of Prime Ministers. He will give a sermon at the Baptist Union in Jamaica on Leviticus and will use the Patios Bible. Mr. Holness( aka John Doe) has worked well as a spokes person and we thank him for his consistent energy and timely performance. He is a Jamaican nonetheless and we look forward to hearing him speak about his time in his role. The JDF administration during the rebuilding remains in place with all other persons in official roles carrying out their duties. An election will be held again in due course. The last election was not contested when the opportunity presented itself in the immediacy of it's fraudulent result when the JLP candidate was disqualified. We are going forward in strength. Please be sure you have your vehicle title and registration with all insurance documents available when requested by the JCF. You must be able, at all times, to identify yourself when such ID is requested.

The JCA in Toronto is working on a quick, easy renovation plan for its building in Toronto; as rumoured. The finance is already confirmed and the renovations will take only a few days to complete. Book your function, your wedding and your events to be held at the JCA.

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____ December 10th, 2025. 🇯🇲 "Come Back to Give Back" - Toronto Rallying Support for Jamaica's Hurricane Recovery ​The PJ More Jingle In Pocket Card; to rebuild people. ​All Jamaica Public Service Employees as of December 29th, 2025 will be receiving $100,000.00 extra JMD per month in salary that is extra salary to be added to the current salary being received and paid. The salary will also increase by an extra $JMD 40000.00 per month due to the extra work called for in the rebuilding. We are rebuilding people; not just roads. All will benefit and partake. Toronto, Canada – In a powerful display of community and solidarity, the Jamaican diaspora and friends of the island gathered for the "Come Back to Give Back" benefit concert at the Toronto Centre for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025. The event was a critical part of the ongoing, global campaign to raise funds and awareness for Jamaica's recovery efforts following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. ​The Category 5 storm, which struck the island on October 28, 2025, caused an estimated US$8.8 billion in damages, crippling infrastructure and affecting countless lives, particularly in the western parishes. The "Come Back to Give Back" initiative, a name that resonates deeply with the spirit of the diaspora, called on those who hold Jamaica in their hearts to contribute to the monumental task of rebuilding. We are rebuilding people. ​ A Night of Culture and Commitment ​The Toronto event was a beacon of hope and a celebration of Jamaican resilience, featuring performances from renowned artists who donated their talents for the cause. The concert successfully blended the island's vibrant culture with a passionate call to action, reminding attendees of the immediate needs for infrastructure restoration, community support programs, and the rebuilding of critical services. ​Government Support from Home ​The event was significantly bolstered by the presence and unequivocal endorsement of the Jamaican government, represented by Deputy Principal Minister Warren A. Lyon. Minister Lyon enjoyed and listened to a moving address, thanking the diaspora for their unwavering support and emphasizing the crucial role private and international contributions play in supplementing the government's efforts. ​"The spirit shown here tonight is the very heart of the Jamaican people," stated Deputy Principal Minister Lyon. He enjoyed his investiture as Deputy Prime Minister in April, seen in the photo above. "Your dedication to the 'Come Back to Give Back' campaign is not just a donation; it is an investment in our future and a testament to the unbreakable bond between Jamaica and its global family. The funds raised will directly support the communities most impacted by Hurricane Melissa, helping us move from relief to sustainable, resilient recovery." ​Global Recovery Momentum ​The Toronto concert is one of many international initiatives supporting the island. As of December 2025, recovery efforts are progressing rapidly, with electricity restored to approximately 80% of households and water supplies largely back online. However, the estimated $8.8 billion in physical damage requires long-term, sustained support. ​The "Come Back to Give Back" campaign funds are expected to contribute to key recovery areas: ​Shelter and Housing: Assisting families displaced or made homeless by the hurricane. ​Education Continuity: Replenishing essential supplies and rebuilding damaged schools, like the efforts seen for the DRB Grant School in Montego Bay. ​Agricultural Sector: Aiding farmers, who sustained an estimated $180 million in losses, to restart production and address immediate food security risks. ​The success of the Toronto fundraiser sends a strong message of hope and collective action, demonstrating that the global community remains committed to helping Jamaica fully recover and build back better. ​All Jamaica Public Service Employees as of December 29th, 2025 will be receiving $100,000.00 extra JMD per month in salary that is extra salary to be added to the current salary being received and paid. The salary will also increase by an extra $JMD 40000.00 per month due to the extra work called for in the rebuilding. We are rebuilding people; not just roads. All will benefit and partake. Jamaica is also producing a one love daily bread benefit emergency card that pays only USD $50.00 per day/ $ JMD 5000.00 per day in benefits plus applicable taxes to be used daily by 11:59 pm. There is no rollover function. The card is for the many people in the island who are helping in the rebuilding that do not have formal bank accounts but who live and work in the island and who will begin the process of formal identification with the card. They are also helping in all the rebuilding and will need their food and bread to stay vital as they work. The country already has a card agreement with a vendor for many Public Service workers. This is simply an extension of the current card program and tech but for emergency benefits. Those with bank accounts and TRN numbers will receive their payments directly to their bank account. Approximately $ USD 70+ per day for about $USD 27,000.00 per year. This will proceed as of February 28th 2026 and will pay a total of $2250.00 per month. This is pursuant to our UN commitments under the UDHR Article 25 and also our commitments to Caricom. All Caricom countries have made a commitment to pay an income support benefit to their citizens. We have been slow with complying over the last 10 years during the JLP hour that is now passed only because their chosen leader, and possibly the party was not aware, did not have sufficient ID to open a bank account, get car insurance, book a hotel room or register a vehicle; not able to be an airport staffer or any other government understudy. He cannot be leader of any party as he cannot establish his legal status at any government offices or he has refused to do so. We are sorry about this since he does great YouTube videos to almost make you cry. They had not set any policy on the issues of income support. Let me say the Deputy Prime Minister is apolitical in all work. For the good of all, we comply now with the new PNP interim government. This is a time for unity as we rebuild. We look forward to Cayman/ Chicago quality roads and sewer drainage. We have full direct support from our partner nations, primarily the Cayman Islands.

Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa...