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Bishop Ishmael Charles elected head of BVICC new Exec Committee

-as part of 2022 elections at the religions organisation
Bishop Ishmael Charles will head the new Executive Committee of the BVI Christian Council (BVICC) following the latest round of 2022 elections at the religious organization. Photo: VINO/File
The BVICC said it is comprised of different denominations coming together to make a difference in the life of the people of the Virgin Islands and beyond. Photo: Facebook
The BVICC said it is comprised of different denominations coming together to make a difference in the life of the people of the Virgin Islands and beyond. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Bishop Ishmael Charles will head the new Executive Committee of the BVI Christian Council (BVICC) following the latest round of 2022 elections at the religious organization.

A February 26, 2022, press release from the organization said that at the Council’s General Meeting on Monday February 21, 2022, held at the St. Williams Roman Catholic Church in Road Town, a new Executive Committee was elected to serve for the next term.

The elected and re-elected officers of the new Committee are:
• President – Bishop Ishmael Charles
• Vice President – Sister Rosemarie Flax
• Secretary – Apostle Ava Baird
• Assistant Secretary – Pastor Lesia Grazette
• Treasurer – Pastor Nolma Chalwell

The following other appointments were made during the meeting:
• Assistant Treasurer/Public Relations Officer (PRO) – Pastor Winston Salmon
• Assistant Public Relations Officer (PRO) – Apostle George Rodney
• Media Officer – Pastor Ve-Anna Thomas
• Ex-Officio Member to Virgin Gorda – Bishop Paul Ricketts
• Administrative Assistant – Reverend Dr. Keith Lewis

The BVICC said it is comprised of different denominations coming together to make a difference in the life of the people of the Virgin Islands and beyond.

The Council added, “The mission is to bring the People of God together in the spirit of unity. The BVI Christian Council can be called upon to provide guidance and assistance in spiritual matters, as they are the watchdog of the nation and the conscience of the community”

25 Responses to “Bishop Ishmael Charles elected head of BVICC new Exec Committee”

  • NTCOG RAW (26/02/2022, 17:15) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
    Nuff Respect Bishop!!
  • Impossible (26/02/2022, 17:30) Like (10) Dislike (20) Reply
    Tell me where in the scriptures did God called or sent a women to be a apostle or pastor. It’s time for people to follow the teachings, precepts of God rather than the teachings of a religious organisation. God give us His Word as a guide and an example for us to live by. Stop this madness of women preachers. Enough is enough. Women need to know there rules in the body of Christ and to stop usurping authority over a man. 1 Timothy 2:12
    • News Flash (26/02/2022, 19:16) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
      Paul wrote that letter to Timothy not God. Christ came and removed the old laws of Moses, yet somehow it is fundamental Christians that always want to return to the laws of the Pharisees.
    • charlie (26/02/2022, 21:04) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
      @impossible.
      Poor fool talking such nonsense about women. No big mystery here. This person is not very educated and fo sure do not know how to read and understand the scriptures. Po ting. Go sidown.
      • Impossible (27/02/2022, 07:56) Like (1) Dislike (6) Reply
        Can you tell me where a woman preached in the scriptures? Just tell me one place.
        God leave His word as an example for mankind to follow and to live by.
        According to the scriptures people such as yourself who believe a lie , God will send a strong delusion so that you can continue believing that lie. You along with your woman preacher will end up in hell together. 2 thes 2:10-11
        God commands us twice in the scriptures “ not to add to or take from His Word “. Saying that a woman can preach is adding to God’s Word and in doing so you are under God’s judgment. Be warned! He / she that have ears let them here the Word of God says. Due 4:2; Rev 22:18-19.

        I suggest that you seek God for His divine understanding and interpretation of His Word so that your eyes be enlightened to the truth. Blessings
        • News Flash (27/02/2022, 09:09) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
          @Impossible: You ever wonder why you find yourself quoting Paul and not Christ? Which of them do you follow?
          • Impossible (27/02/2022, 10:02) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
            @News Flash: Let’s do a little bible study shall we. Do you know that all scriptures are given under the inspiration of God. The apostle Paul messages were given to him by God. Thus he said “ by revelation God made known to him the mystery; as he wrote afore in few words “ eph 3:1-2.
            So it was not the apostle Paul speaking on his own but that which God who revealed His through revelation alright.
            The same for Jesus Christ, all that He taught and say were given to Him by God thus He said I have not spoken on my own but the father who sent me” . John 12:49.
            No man can say that he write the scriptures. For the scriptures were given by God. So whether we quote Paul, Matthew or anyone in the scripture it all ultimately come from God through His revelation to them. Blessings
            • News Flash (27/02/2022, 13:25) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
              @Impossible you get an F in Bible Study.

              The books in the bible were chosen at the Council of Nicea 325 years after the birth and almost 300 years after the death of Jesus. This was a council called by Constantine the Great to select, edit, and collect which scriptures would be included now that the Romans were adopting Christianity. This is the primary reason Paul's writings dominate the New Testament and not the works by people that actually knew and followed Christ.
              • Impossible (27/02/2022, 15:34) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
                @ News Flash: Seek God for clarity and understanding of His Word alright. Blessings
  • asking for a friend (26/02/2022, 17:46) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    What the hell do they do ?
  • Blind mices (26/02/2022, 17:50) Like (10) Dislike (7) Reply
    Y'all love to hold on to white people lifestyle sah
    • HMMM (26/02/2022, 19:31) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
      What is their purpose. Whats their objectives.. what difference has they made are making?.. They are friends of the Politicians especially the Bishop, the opportunist, so they have no will power or interest in speaking out against crime in high places.. . As a matter a fact they seem to be just a title; No meaningful actions are seen or heard of....
    • HMMM (26/02/2022, 19:31) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
      What is their purpose. Whats their objectives.. what difference has they made are making?.. They are friends of the Politicians especially the Bishop, the opportunist, so they have no will power or interest in speaking out against crime in high places.. . As a matter a fact they seem to be just a title; No meaningful actions are seen or heard of....
  • Jesus saved (26/02/2022, 20:24) Like (4) Dislike (11) Reply
    Big up my Bishop. The real man of GOD. LOVE YOU BISHOP CHARLES.
  • Mystery (26/02/2022, 21:41) Like (2) Dislike (8) Reply
    one thing some black folks full of chitchat: stop talking and put your money where your mouth talk is.....talking and talking year after year , can U do better than those you chitchat about
  • o (27/02/2022, 04:32) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
    Charles will not say morning or evening to you when he passes you an the road .
    I don't see nothing much about him may God bless him.
  • BS! (27/02/2022, 10:02) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Is that the Illuminati pyramid in their logo? Asking for a friend....
  • x (27/02/2022, 12:05) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    keep them tithes coming
  • Man of God (27/02/2022, 12:37) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    A man of God is suppose to exude love and humility in their daily life. This man is so full of pride and attitude that he cannot greet you in the street with a smile and a good morning. If you are lucky enough for him to look at you, you may get a nod or he just stare through you, unless you are a church member. This is not Godly. Love your neighbor as yourself please.
  • Really (27/02/2022, 12:57) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Did I read correctly, Assistant Treasurer/Public Relations Officer (PRO) – Pastor Winston Salmon, Our leaders in our churches are supposed to model God Given wisdom & discernment. If they only knew.
    • hey (27/02/2022, 18:23) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
      @ really.
      No saw we don't no. Please tell us so we know we're we stand
      • Really (28/02/2022, 08:27) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
        The Bible speaks on Adultry....The Bible speaks on honesty.....The Bible speaks on Financial Integrity.....If the truth were printed the person could take legal action.......But those who have eyes will see.
  • Start do for yourself (27/02/2022, 13:12) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Christianity is black people biggest down fall. Constant years of belief without evidence makes my belly hurt.
  • Set a fools (01/03/2022, 17:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Truly who cares

    Bibles says he call us to be a witness to others.


    All I see is a set of people in there big church, fancy suits and a/c

    Not one of them going out and preaching the gospel.


    Then most of them want to get down on the Jehovah witness


  • musa (01/03/2022, 22:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    only a pure soul will understand the reason why any one can teach


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