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BVI Methodist Church to host over 100 delegates for 2024 business conference
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Methodist Church BVI Circuit, one of 15 Circuits and Mission of the Leeward Islands District, will bring together more than 100 of its diverse members; clergy and laity to the Virgin Islands for its first in-person business conference since the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Churches ‘animated’ over gay rights, silent on community initiatives– Damion C. Grange
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Talking points co-host Damion C. Grange has slammed the church for what he illustrated as silence on community initiates, but suddenly becoming animated on issues related to LGBT rights in the territory.
Church must hold 'political leaders accountable'- Nehassie Chalwell
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Member of the Community Worship Centre Church of God of Prophecy (CWC COGOP) in Long Look, Mr Nehassie Chalwell has said the church has a responsibility to assist in holding political leaders responsible and that staying silent is giving consent to unacceptable conduct.
2 girls & 4 women injured in drive-by shooting near church in London
LONDON, UK- A seven-year-old girl has suffered life-threatening injuries in a suspected drive-by shooting outside a central London church.
Methodist Church blasted for ‘eyesore’ graveyard wall
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Road Town Methodist Church has received criticisms online for the condition of its graveyard wall, which has been described as an eyesore in the heart of town.
Education pulling youths away from VI & Church – Dr Pickering
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI – Former Legislator & Deputy Premier, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering says a stronger public-private partnership is needed to encourage youths to return to the Virgin Islands (VI) and the Church after studying abroad.
‘VI becoming morally & spiritually bankrupt’- Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Outspoken Pastor of the New Life Baptist Church (NLBC), Bishop John I. Cline says that the integrity of the Virgin Islands (VI) as being a Caribbean country that is rich in morality and spirituality, is being eroded.
Fire damages section of R&R Malone Complex in Pockwood Pond
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Just over two years after a fire had destroyed a major section of the R&R Malone Complex in Pockwood Pond, the business establishment was hit with another blaze.
‘Gov’t COVID-19 methods worked, we all are alive’ - Premier Fahie
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI – With the Virgin Islands (VI) recording just one death, that of a Filipino, early on in the territory's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says the territory's extreme measure has worked to saved lives.
Churches & Ponzi Schemes are 'not the same'- Elise Donovan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While greed could be a motivation for joining a Ponzi or Pyramid scheme, CEO of BVI Finance, Ms Elise Donovan said she believes Virgin Islanders are more motivated to get involved in financial schemes to get blessings.