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Christian Council condemns recent fatal shootings

- said it joins the Gov’t of VI in opposing violence & crime in territory
Jaquan Thomas, left, was the person shot to death in Cappoons Bay on January 30, 2022, while army veteran Jaimez A. J. Stoutt, age 31, was fatally shot at a bar in Free Bottom on December 11, 2021. Photo: Team of Reporters
The BVI Christian Council (BVICC) has condemned the recent fatal shootings in the Virgin Islands, including the murder of a young man in broad daylight in Cappoons Bay on January 30, 2022. Photo: Facebook
The BVI Christian Council (BVICC) has condemned the recent fatal shootings in the Virgin Islands, including the murder of a young man in broad daylight in Cappoons Bay on January 30, 2022. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Christian Council (BVICC) has condemned the recent fatal shootings in the Virgin Islands, including the murder of a young man in broad daylight in Cappoons Bay on January 30, 2022.

Taking a stand against violence & Crime

In a 'letter to the territory' today, February 7, 2022, the BVICC reminded that Matthew 5:9 says ‘Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called Sons of God’ and noted that we are “indeed” living in perilous times.

It said it is praying and believing God for the healing of the land from violence and crime.

“We, therefore, join with the Government of the Virgin Islands, taking a stand in opposing violence and crime against each other here in our beautiful territory.

Shootings ‘becoming one too many’- BVICC

“We speak out against the brutal shooting in broad daylight, of a young resident last Sunday, January 30, 2022, and the previous shooting of another young man in a famous night club right here in our territory.

“This is becoming one too many! We advocate peace in our territory and condemn violence and crime against humanity.”

The BVICC said it is the will of God that we all live in unity and peace and made a plea to “STOP THE VIOLENCE NOW!”

Condolences

The BVICC also sent condolences to the families who lost their loved ones to crime and violence recently.

Jaquan Thomas was the person shot to death in Cappoons Bay just over a week ago while army veteran Jaimez A. J. Stoutt, age 31, was fatally shot at a bar in Free Bottom on December 11, 2021.

“We pray God’s strength and comfort in this time of bereavement. You are in our prayers. We pray peace over our land as we call upon each resident to speak out against violence and crime in our communities.

“May God continue to heal these beautiful Virgin Islands,” the BVICC stated in the letter signed by President of the Council, Reverend Erflin A. M. Browne.

19 Responses to “Christian Council condemns recent fatal shootings”

  • what (07/02/2022, 17:50) Like (16) Dislike (2) Reply
    ONLY NOW , WHATS GONE WRONG THERE , ONLY NOW THEM HEARD OF THE SHOOTING , DE MAN DONE BURRIED LORD OH ,THEY NEVER WANTED TO COMMENT
    • Sammy (07/02/2022, 21:54) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      Wow.....you mean the Christian Council thinks murder is bad.......well done !
    • to what (08/02/2022, 07:06) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Yeah, guess the lives of all the others who were killed didnt matter to them......
    • Damned if you do... (08/02/2022, 10:46) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      ...damned if you don't. How to please these ingrates?
  • @ WHAT (07/02/2022, 18:47) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    I WAS WONDERING THE SAME THING TOO
  • pat (07/02/2022, 19:10) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    Set of fake people in the Christian counsel we all need Jesus
  • Bull (07/02/2022, 19:36) Like (9) Dislike (10) Reply
    Why yall don't condone the fact that they pushing poison on people as well?
    • ok (07/02/2022, 20:59) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      You mean condemn. I agree with you. Condemn murdering with guns and condemn murdering with needles also.
  • Real Talk (07/02/2022, 21:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Dem jus wake up well my$#@
  • Go on and raise your glass (07/02/2022, 22:16) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I don’t like fake people, Tortola is so darn small, you mean to tell me they are showing concern when one young man was killed almost two months ago and one was killed almost two weeks ago.
  • too little too late (07/02/2022, 22:24) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    The Christian Council has lost its soul. It has sold out to Caesar. They need to analyse the social and cultural causes of what is happening and address them spiritually. The question is whether they have the knowledge base to deal with yhe problem. Too many of them are poorly if not qualified.
  • musa (07/02/2022, 22:27) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    too much hate we can do a lot better
  • Hmmm. Fakes.. (08/02/2022, 03:50) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    How come I never hear them condemn any Government past and present for all their wrongs..Isn't it written in the Bible where it says.." I didn't come to fight flesh and blood but spiritual wickedness in high and low places.".. Are they saying the haven't seen no spiritual wickedness in high place, they only seeing it in low places..?
  • WHERE WERE THEY ? (08/02/2022, 07:01) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    YOU SET OF FAKES , ITS HAPPENING FOR YEARS NOW ( THAT POOR INNOCENT SCHOOL GIRL IS AN EXAMPLE AND ALL WE HEARING IS HATRED - RACISM - BORIS - INDEPENDENCE ETC
  • jimmy (08/02/2022, 07:06) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Pure talk!!!
  • Set of …… (08/02/2022, 09:24) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    All of you on that council is a bunch of fake people. YA TALK THE TALK BUT YA FAIL TO DO THE WALK.
  • bvi (08/02/2022, 10:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thank you VINO for giving these people someplace to believe people care about what they think
  • 1st district original (08/02/2022, 10:34) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    @christian council, Only now ayo come out, the Sacrament wine must be done. The amount of ludicrous advice ayo giving the government, you ALL need to stop give and take sacrament. JAH!!
  • Have Mercy (08/02/2022, 10:51) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    So many bloggers calling the Christian Council fake. Well, well, some of you are the very criminals that committed the acts but now you dissing the Council for speaking about it. Turn in your family members, friends and colleagues who you know for a fact committed the acts and if you did it, turn yourself in and stop spewing venom at the wrong people.


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