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The Church of Jesus Christ Strengthens Healthcare in Jamaica Through Hospital Equipment Donations

2026-06-22

Kingstone | Monday, 22 June 2026 |

Jamaica — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continues to support healthcare institutions in Jamaica through the donation of medical equipment to Victoria Jubilee Hospital and Savanna-la-Mar Hospital, helping improve care for thousands of patients and strengthening the capacity of healthcare facilities across different regions of the country.

A Call to Minister: Sisters Celebrate Relief Society Worldwide Anniversary

2026-03-20

Kingstown | Friday, 20 March 2026 |

On Saturday, March 14, 2026, sisters across the Kingston, Jamaica Stake gathered at the Spanish Town Chapel for the worldwide Relief Society anniversary celebration.

The Church of Jesus Christ Provides Aid in Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa

2025-11-13

Savanna-la-Mar | Thursday, 13 November 2025 |

After the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, solidarity became a source of hope for hundreds of affected families. Destroyed homes, disrupted communities and interrupted essential services painted a grim picture across the island. In the midst of this crisis, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints responded with concrete actions, joining forces with local organizations to provide humanitarian aid and spiritual support.

“Built Upon the Rock of Christ”: Faith, Hope, and Service After Hurricane Melissa

2025-11-13

Santo Domingo | Thursday, 13 November 2025 |

Discover how faith and service brought hope to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa. Elder Valeri V. Cordon shares inspiring efforts by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to provide humanitarian aid, spiritual support, and Christ-centered resilience during recovery.

United in Service: Wheelchair Donation Brings Hope and Mobility

2025-09-18

| Thursday, 18 September 2025 |

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Missionaries of the Poor and Food for the Poor join forces to bring mobility, training, and hope to the vulnerable in Jamaica.

Strengthening Healthcare Through Compassion: Highlights from the Mandeville Hospital Closing Ceremony

2025-09-08

| Monday, 08 September 2025 |

Discover how a donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in partnership with Food For The Poor Jamaica, is transforming healthcare at Mandeville Regional Hospital through advanced medical equipment and compassionate service.

Elder Kearon Visits Missionaries in Jamaica

2025-02-14

Kingston | Friday, 14 February 2025 |

Kingston, Jamaica – February 8, 2025 : Missionaries from the Jamaica Kingston Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints convened at the Constant Spring Chapel in Kingston to receive guidance from Elder Patrick Kearon, a member of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles. Elder Kearon was joined by his wife, Sister Jennifer Kearon, and Elder Vern Stanfill, General Authority Seventy and 2nd Counselor in the Caribbean Area, along with his wife, Sister Alicia Stanfill. The Mission Leader, President Royce Britton, conducted the conference, accompanied by his wife, Sister Trudy-Ann Britton.

The Church of Jesus Christ Helps Amidst Volcano Eruption in Saint Vincent

2021-04-26

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Monday, 26 April 2021 |

With the La Soufrière volcano still erupting and keeping its pattern of seismic activity over the last few days, the Kingstown meeting house of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Saint Vincent, one of the official shelters, is providing refuge for 46 islanders, including members of the Church.

Latter-day Saints Serve the People of Saint Vincent in Face of Eruptions

2021-04-20

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Tuesday, 20 April 2021 |

While the volcano continues to erupt, members and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Saint Vincent remain in shelters and safeguarded in the homes of other friends and relatives. Food, water, and other supplies have been packaged and delivered to members and people in the community as part of the relief efforts of the Church and local organizations.

How Latter-day Saints Show Their Faith Amidst Volcano Eruption in Saint Vincent

2021-04-16

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Friday, 16 April 2021 |

Members and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines continue to support those affected by the eruptions and explosions of the La Soufrière volcano.

Church Donates Food Hampers to NEMO in Saint Vincent

2021-04-14

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Wednesday, 14 April 2021 |

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated 200 food hampers to the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) on April 13. These food supplies will bless two hundred (200) households/families who are in shelters due to continuous eruptions and explosions of the La Soufrière volcano.

“They are showing faith”, reports Church Leader About Latter-day Saints in Saint Vincent

2021-04-12

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Monday, 12 April 2021 |

The La Soufrière volcano first erupted on Friday, forcing some 16,000 people to evacuate their homes. Among the evacuees are 44 members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sheltered in the Kingstown meetinghouse. Scientists warn that eruptions could continue for days or even weeks.

Response of the Church of Jesus Christ During Volcano Eruption in St Vincent

2021-04-09

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Friday, 09 April 2021 |

Stay informed with updates on the status and work of members and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during the emergency prompted by the La Soufrière volcano eruption in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Latter-day Saints Evacuated and Safe in Saint Vincent as Volcano Erupts

2021-04-09

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Friday, 09 April 2021 |

On Thursday, Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ralph Gonsalves declared a disaster alert prompted by a change in the eruptive activity at the La Soufrière volcano, according to the country's National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO). This morning, the volcano erupted.

Church Leaders Prepare for an Eventual Volcano Eruption in Saint Vincent

2021-04-07

Saint Vincent | Wednesday, 07 April 2021 |

Since late March, an elevated level of volcano-tectonic earthquakes associated with La Soufrière Volcano have affected the northern part of Saint Vincent. On March 26, the activity stopped but local authorities currently report nearly 500 tremors per hour associated with the continuous growth of its dome, which has doubled its size and gas emissions in the last month.

Leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ Celebrates World Religion Day

2021-01-17

Santo Domingo, República Dominicana | Sunday, 17 January 2021 |

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Caribbean Area offered a message of strength and optimism as World Religion Day was celebrated this Sunday, January 17. Elder Cándido Fortuna of the Seventy was the spokesperson who, through a video, prayed to God asking for comfort and blessings from on high amidst the situation the world is experiencing due to COVID-1

How We Can Access the Power of the Temple during COVID-19

2020-08-12

| Wednesday, 12 August 2020 |

As I think about the current closures of our churches and temples, I believe we’ll have the same type of experiences as we start to again regularly attend church meetings and serve in temples. Our hunger will bring out an intense feeling as we experience being in a dedicated house of God again.

Re-opening of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Caribbean

2020-08-11

Jamaica | Tuesday, 11 August 2020 |

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused the temporary closure of many churches, including the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout the world - Sunday, March 8, 2020 was the last Sunday. International church leaders have given the go-ahead for churches to begin to re-open while following the pandemic guidelines as stipulated by their individual governments.

A “Week of Holiness” – Come Let us go to the House of the Lord

2020-08-06

Jamaica | Thursday, 06 August 2020 |

The Kingston Jamaica Stake and the Jamaica Kingston Mission has launched a “Week of Holiness” to be held August 2-8, 2020, under the theme, “Organize yourselves; prepare every needful thing, and establish a house, even a house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God;…” (D&C 109:8).

Latter-day Saint Youth Share Testimonies and Talent in Global Youth Music Festival 2020

2020-07-29

| Wednesday, 29 July 2020 |

During the first-ever Youth Music Festival 2020, thousands of Latter-day Saint young men and women tuned in to watch their peers share their talents and testimonies of Jesus Christ in a worldwide broadcast.

COVID-19 Crisis—A Wake-Up Call for Religious Freedom

2020-07-22

| Wednesday, 22 July 2020 |

During the first session of the Brigham Young University Annual Religious Freedom Review, Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shared a message on the subject, presenting the importance of protecting this fundamental human right during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Don't Mask Your Heart

2020-07-10

Salt Lake City, Utah | Friday, 10 July 2020 |

During this time of uncertainties because of COVID-19, Harriet and I greatly miss meeting in person with people around the world. This summer, we had planned to be with Latter-day Saints in Eastern Europe, but our trip had to be canceled. Because many of us have to adapt to different circumstances, I want to share with you a couple of experiences that are helping us during these challenging times.

The Church of Jesus Christ Invites Young People from all over the Caribbean to Participate in a Virtual Conference

2020-06-19

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | Friday, 19 June 2020 |

Thousands of young people 14 to 17 years old from the Dominican Republic and 27 other Caribbean countries will meet through a virtual conference called For the Strength of Youth to be held from June 22 to 26 under the auspices of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Jamaican Missionary Shares Message of Hope Amid Covid 19

2020-05-13

| Wednesday, 13 May 2020 |

Hear Him – The Church Celebrates!

2020-04-12

| Sunday, 12 April 2020 |

“HEAR HIM!” – an invitation for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, across the world, to listen to the voice of the Lord, through living Prophets and Apostles in the 190th Annual General Conference held on April 4 – 5, 2020.