Religion
Hon Julian Fraser RA supports Religious Education in Schools
SEA COW’S BAY, Tortola, VI – Students of the upper grades of the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School in Sea Cow's Bay were the most recent recipients of Ms Ayana S. Hull’s recent book.
NLBC takes on recording studio project @ HMP
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – The New Life Baptist Church (NLBC) is assisting with the furnishing of a recording studio at Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) where inmates with musical calling could record their music and continue to be an inspiration to others.
M.A.L.E. provides book scholarships to 2 young men
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Mentoring Anointed Leaders Everywhere (M.A.L.E.) continues to provide guidance to youths of the Territory and has given due recognition to two deserving young men who have stood out over and above their peers by giving them book scholarships.
Ms Ayana S. Hull honoured for passion to promote literacy
WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI – “I was not expecting this, I do what I do because I see the need for [it] and this is my way in contributing to something that is well needed in our society today, I do not look forward for awards, my blessings come from God, I really wasn’t expecting this,” said Ms. Ayana S. Hull.
UPDATE: Premier Smith lauds role of VG Catholic Church in Tourism
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Premier Dr. The Honourable D. Orlando Smith lauded the St. Ursula’s Catholic Church in Virgin Gorda for its role in helping to promote the Territory’s tourism.
‘Forget the nuclear family; make more children!’ – Rev. Dr Bentley Thomas
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – There is a campaign out to prevent black Caribbean families from becoming too large and this traces its way back to slavery when families were torn apart, said Reverend Dr. Bentley Thomas, who presented a sermon on Sunday August 3, 2014 at the Sunday Morning Well.
‘Be tolerant of others’ beliefs’ – Hon Myron V. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn called on Virgin Islanders to be tolerant of each other’s religious beliefs, emphasizing the point that such freedom to practice religion was denied the slaves.
Turning Churches into Schools + Answers
By Alred C. Frett
Nuff Respect to those recognizing our input in effecting changes within the Cybercrime Law… This is a mere token of your ability although many will deny your achievements even as ‘Do-nothings’ claim your credit… Nonetheless, we must avoid pompous complacency for Missions are not made up of a single struggle and there is much more to be done to rescue our People & save our Country.
'The Church must speak out on issues' - Rev Dr Melvin A. Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Reverend Dr Melvin A. Turnbull challenged the Christian community to make their voices heard and stop making excuses when it comes to issues in the wider society.
UPDATE: Muslim peace march sees massive & diverse turnout
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Muslim Community of the Virgin Islands had massive support today July 29, 2014 from persons of all races, colours, creeds and religious persuasions as together they walked the streets of Road Town, Tortola calling for world peace.