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Premier extends prayers & best wishes to King Charles III on cancer treatment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natlio D. Wheatley (R7) has said he is praying for His Majesty, King Charles III, who announced yesterday, February 5, 2024, he has cancer.
Premier writes VI church leaders for special 7-day national prayers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, with responsibility for Ecclesiastical Affairs, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has written Apostles, Bishops, Pastors, and leaders of churches across the Virgin Islands (VI) calling for a special time of prayer for the Territory from January 19-25, 2024.
‘We must pray for a cessation of drug-related activities’- Sandra Phillip-Hodge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “We have seen where getting involved with hard drugs, which are illegal, has brought not only shame and disgrace on those who got caught up in it, but it is believed to be the leading cause of gun violence and death among the people, particularly young males. We must pray for a cessation of drug-related activities and the negative consequences associated with it.”
Christian Council calls for intercessory prayers for VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the Virgin Islands going to the polls on Monday, April 24, 2023, to elect its government for the next four years, the BVI Christian Council (BVICC) has called for intercessory prayers for the process and territory.
'I’m repentant & I’m asking for forgiveness'- Premier Wheatley
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- With elected representatives in the Virgin Islands coming under heavy criticism and even suspicion following the arrest of former Premier Andrew A. Fahie and then the release of the damning Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report, the regaining of public confidence and trust has been a focus for them, especially with the installation of the National Unity Government.
National 3-day Prayer & Fast begins today, April 10, 2022
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Recognising that it was through prayers that the Virgin Islands was able to overcome its many challenges over generations to blossom into a jewel of the Caribbean, the territory has been called upon to engage in a National 3-day Prayer and Fast today, April 10, 2022.
Christian Council condemns recent fatal shootings
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.
Pastor prays for employers to treat employees fairly, paying NHI, SS dues
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Pastor of the Church of God of Holiness Calvin K. Mills has beseeched God to enable employers to treat their employees fairly and pay their Social Security and National Health Insurance dues.
‘Consider your ways, adhere to protocols’- BVI Christian Council
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands continues to see a dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases, as well as deaths due to the virus, the BVI Christian Council has appealed to the public to adhere to the protocols even as they continue to call on to God for help.
‘Our land is in much need of healing’- Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Urging the Territory to stay prayed up, Sixth District Representative Honourable Alvera Maduro-Caines has said the Territory needs to be saturated with prayers as only God can help the Virgin Islands out of its present situation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.