http://news.ncu.edu.jm/default.aspxRSS Feedhttp://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=3204Regional Head of the International Commission for the Prevention of Alcoholism (ICPA), Mr. Victor Roach, will visit Jamaica to conduct a series of substance abuse seminars and workshops. 2012-05-17T09:16:58.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=3203The Atlantic Caribbean Union (ACUM) will hold its second annual symposium on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hillview Church on Tonique Williams-Darling Highway in Nassau, Bahamas.2012-05-16T17:56:57.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=3202As Christians, Seventh-day Adventists recognize the legitimate role that organized governance plays in society and the right of all people to vote freely. Accordingly, on behalf of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in The Bahamas, I congratulated and expressed support for the new government of The Bahamas, following the general elections that were held on Monday, May 7, 2012.2012-05-16T17:39:37.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=3201Life without water, hard to imagine isn’t it? Life on this planet would literally cease to exist. There is water on this planet though; the problem is that it isn’t evenly distributed. The absence or low availability of water in some places is the cause of some really dire living conditions.2012-05-16T15:47:10.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=3200Share in a special moment with Marva Shand- McIntosh, founder of I Love to Listen Day and president of the NCU Alumni Association - Washington Chapter. Wednesday, May 16th, marks the 8th commemoration of I Love to Listen Day. 2012-05-16T13:37:11.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=3199What if? A question asked by many individuals around the world. The question of what if usually follows subsequent to a bad decision that was previously made. Often, decisions are made without thinking them through. Hence, many individuals usually experience what is known as “the after effect”. The lack of preparation can be quite detrimental in some instances. So what is the effect of the lack of preparation and what effects does it have on the body? What strategies can used to ensure that you are prepared?2012-05-15T16:59:58.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=3198NORTHERN Caribbean University, through the Morris Entrepreneurship Centre and the Training and Consultancy Services and Career Services departments, is offering training in entrepreneurship and other specialised areas as a means of increasing skill sets and competences among the Jamaican workforce.2012-05-15T10:06:49.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=3197At the invitation of the Education Department of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ Mission of Seventh-day Adventists, Pastor Patrick George Smith arrived on the island of Providenciales on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 to conduct the Week of Prayer for Maranatha Academy. 2012-05-15T10:04:02.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=3196More than fifty persons in Central Clarendon were recently trained in Entrepreneurship and job preparedness over a three months period by Northern Caribbean University (NCU) Morris Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) in partnership with the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) and the European Union (EU). Of the 55 persons who started the training, 51 successfully completed the training which was aimed at enhancing their entrepreneurial skills so as to be productive in their craft. The unattached youth were not to be left out as they were trained in job readiness techniques, life skills, and personal development as the MEC sought to help increase their attractiveness to potential employers.2012-05-14T16:54:16.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=3195Northern Caribbean University (NCU) president, Dr Trevor Gardner on Thursday May 10,2012 lauded the crème de la crème of the education department of Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) schools in the eastern parishes of Jamaica. The East Jamaica Conference (EJC) of SDA recently recognized the distinguished faculty and staff at an awards dinner at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston. The more than sixty awardees were recognized by the EJC Education department for their sterling contributions in the field of education. The educators were lauded as being a part of an elite group who are pivotal building blocks of the society who ought to be always honoured in order to make the society more progressive.2012-05-14T13:26:45.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=3194"People who aspire for excellence, must recognize the necessity to be skilful at something," said Dr. Trevor Gardner, President - Northern Caribbean University, as he spoke at the Distinguished Faculty & Staff Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 10th, 2012 at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston.2012-05-14T09:54:10.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=3193Week in Review is a compilation of news and events at Northern Caribbean University2012-05-13T09:13:27.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=3192The Atlantic Caribbean Union (ACUM) will hold its second annual symposium on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hillview Church on Tonique Williams-Darling Highway in Nassau, Bahamas.2012-05-13T09:00:06.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=3191Jesus, our Saviour, affirms the worth of every child. He has commissioned His church to nurture them into being productive citizens of this world and the world to come. The Children’s Ministries department of the Jamaica Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is committed to its mandate to disciple every child and to nurture them holistically so that they will be ready for the Kingdom of glory. 2012-05-13T08:44:38.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=3190Under the theme, “Worship His Majesty: Live for His Glory”, Pastor Patrick G. Smith conducted the spring Week of Prayer at Maranatha Academy from May 1 – 4, 2012. Little Joshua Daniel, a student of Richmond Hill Preparatory School delivered Monday’s message. This well presented message helped to set the stage for the subsequent presentations by Pastor Smith.Pastor Smith is the Associate Vice President in charge of University Relations at Northern Caribbean University, Mandeville, Jamaica.2012-05-13T08:38:59.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=3189Who would you say gave birth to mankind? Yes, we all know that God created man from the dust of the ground, but by himself ‘this man’ could not multiply the family of man on earth. He was not designed to do that. Eve, the mother, was designed to do so. Some would say she is marvellous, outstanding, talented, honourable, exceptional, and responsible. She is sacrificial and understanding. Still haven’t figured out who this person is? Around the world many persons honour and celebrate mothers and motherhood and mom’s positive contribution to society. In the United States of America and the Caribbean, the third Sunday in May is set aside to pay tribute to our mothers. Sunday 13, 2012 is Mothers’ Day. But who decided that mothers should be celebrated?2012-05-12T21:53:07.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=3188Dozens of Seventh-day Adventist leaders from throughout the 21 regions of the Inter-American Division (IAD) gathered yesterday to begin their mid-year executive committee meetings. Leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the comprehensive spiritual revival and reformation initiative implemented throughout the territory more than a year ago. The three days of meetings are taking place in in Miami, Florida.2012-05-12T21:44:31.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=3187Dr. Erwin Gonzalez, who has served as president of GEMA Editorial House, was appointed associate publishing director for the church in Inter-America earlier today during the executive committee meetings, which began yesterday in Miami, Florida, United States. GEMA, located in Mexico, is one of two publishing houses in the Inter-American Division (IAD) territory.2012-05-12T21:40:56.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=3186Inter-America's institutional boards reported on their growth, financial progress and future plans as Seventh-day Adventist board members from throughout Inter-America met in Miami, Florida, United States on May 7, 2012.2012-05-12T21:37:40.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=3185Inter-America's top church leadership voted to reorganize the Seventh-day Adventist Church in South Mexico into two union regions. The decision came during day two of the church's executive committee meetings in Miami, Florida, on May 9, 2012. The decision was the result of years of careful study of the explosive growth and the need to better cater to the church membership there, church leaders said.2012-05-12T21:31:40.0000000-05:00