Religion
‘Immigration out of order in this country!’- Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Bishop for the New Life Baptist Church John I. Cline said it is time strong measures be taken to stamp out the alleged unprofessional and rude behaviours that continue to plague the ports of entry in the Virgin Islands; namely at Sopher’s Hole, Road Town and Beef Island.
St George’s marches in celebration of Episcopal Schools Week
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Nearly 300 students participated in a service held at the St George’s Church in Road Town earlier today, October 10, 2013. The service was followed by a march which took the route of Main Street into Fleming Street then Waterfront Drive and finally back into the church yard on Main Street.
Author & Bishop George Bloomer final speaker for Power Plus @ NLBC
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- ‘Powerful’ is certainly one of the words to describe the on-going Power Plus services at the New Life Baptist Church in Duffs Bottom. The one-week event is set to end on a very high note on Friday October 13, 2013 following two nights of Bishop George Bloomer.
Culture of 15 countries showcased at CGB Int'l Cultural Day [Photo display included]
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- It was indeed an array of flags, food and fun in keeping with the theme of the Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church’s International Cultural Day on Saturday September 28, 2013.
Local pastor to launch inspirational book ‘Tried, Tested & Tempted’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “It’s about some of the challenges that I have gone through myself and not only as a Christian because every single person on the earth goes through some sort of trial and a lot of tests and all of us are tempted at some time,” said local pastor Allen A. Blyden as he spoke exclusively with Virgin Islands News Online about his first book ‘Tried, Tested & Tempted.
Homosexuals are of the devil – Apostle Duncan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “A person engaging in homosexuality is a person that sins and continues to sin, they are of the devil.” This is according to Apostle James Duncan of the USA, who was among a group of church leaders on the Morning Ride Show on ZROD FM radio today, September 12, 2013.
The church has become too worldly- Wendell M. Gaskin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Recently the churches in the Virgin Islands came in for criticism for being too passive in the face against pressing issues in the territory. Another criticism since leveled against it is that it has become too worldly.
VI churches criticised for being too passive
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One caller on the Speak Out BVI radio programme said it was his understanding that the clergy was being held responsible for the absence of pari-mutuel betting within the Territory and felt that the church should be paying attention to more important issues than this.
VI gets its praises on for Festival!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The atmosphere was one of humility, praise and worship and of course much dancing at the Ira Oliver Skelton Festiville when the annual Gospel Fest was held last evening, July 25, 2013.
Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) Brings Message of Hope to St. Croix for Christ Crusade
BEESTON HILL, St Croix, USVI- Reverend Percy McCray of Cancer Treatment Centers of America ® (CTCA), a leading authority on the role that faith-based organizations can play in helping individuals, families and communities understand the needs of cancer patients and their families, will address the annual St. Croix for Christ Crusade, June 24-26, at the Miracle Revival Deliverance Tabernacle Church, Beeston Hill. The pastoral care leaders of nearly 100 churches are expected to attend the crusade.