Category: News
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Bishop reaches out to school after cancelling Easter services
A Hampshire school that faced backlash for announcing it would not hold traditional Easter events is “deeply valued” in its community, according to the local bishop, Rt Rev Rhiannon King. Norwood Primary School decided to cancel its Easter bonnet parade and service this year to “respect the diverse religious beliefs” of its community. Some criticised… Read more
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Primary school cancels Easter service to ‘Respect other religions’
A primary school in Hampshire is at the centre of controversy after cancelling its traditional Easter celebrations. Norwood Primary School, which has no religious affiliation, informed parents that neither the Easter Bonnet Parade nor the Easter Service would take place this year to “respect diverse religious beliefs” of its community. Headteacher Stephanie Mander explained that the… Read more
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Bible sales rocket among GenZ
Gen Z are once again proving that they are a generation open to faith, as Bible sales soar among their demographic. The Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (SPCK) has noted an 87% increase in purchases of the Bible between 2019 and 2024. Nielsen Book Data records a jump from £2.69 million to £5.02 million spent… Read more
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Jamaica Minimum Wage Moves to $16,000 June 1
The national minimum wage will be increased from $15,000 to $16,000 per 40-hour work week, effective June 1, 2025, representing a 6.7 per cent increase. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20). He said… Read more
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Jamaica PM Announces Increases in NHT Loan Limits
Effective July 1, 2025, the National Housing Trust (NHT) will raise the loan limit for individual borrowers to $9 million, up from $7.5 million. For two co-applicants, the combined maximum loan limit will be increased from $15 million to $17 million, and for three co-applicants, it will move to $23 million from $21 million. Prime… Read more
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British churches ‘vanishing’ as 3,500 shut in the last decade
Over 3500 churches have closed in the last 10 years – with many being converted into spas, residential buildings, and even nightclubs. The National Churches Trust reports around 3000 to 5000 parish churches are either closed, or used intermittently without a permanent vicar. South Shropshire, along with Louth and Horncastle, are the areas of the… Read more