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George Rodney elected new President of BVI Christian Council

- Rev Dr Melvin A. Turnbull is new PRO
Apostle George Rodney of Living Waters Worship Center in Sea Cows Bay was elected as the new President of the BVI Christian Council (BVICC), when its general meeting was held on March 27, 2023. Photo: BVICC
The Reverend Dr Melvin A. Turnbull is the new Public Relations Officer of the BVI Christian Council (BVICC). Photo: Facebook
The Reverend Dr Melvin A. Turnbull is the new Public Relations Officer of the BVI Christian Council (BVICC). Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a general meeting of the BVI Christian Council (BVICC) held on March 27, 2023, Apostle George Rodney was elected as its new President replacing Bishop Ismael P. Charles.

Among those re-elected were Mrs Rosemarie Flax – Vice President; Pastor Nolma Chalwell – Treasurer; and Pastor Lesia Grazette – Secretary.

The Reverend Dr Melvin A. Turnbull was elected the new Public Relations Officer.

According to a press release from the BVICC on April 12, 2023, the new executive body met on April 4, 2023, when the new President of BVICC, Apostle Rodney laid out three major items as his focus during his tenure.

New President aims to increase relevance of BVICC

They are fostering unity among the brethren; Addressing the social ills in the community; Empowering the youth.

President Rodney, who leads the Living Waters Worship Center in Sea Cows Bay, said, “I’m humbled by this opportunity to serve… I take the matter of unity very seriously… our society is plagued with many ills… and we must empower our young people.”

Apostle Rodney pledged that under his leadership efforts will be made to increase the visibility and relevance of the Council.

The BVICC is comprised of different denominations coming together to make a difference in the life of the people of the Virgin Islands in the spirit of unity.

14 Responses to “George Rodney elected new President of BVI Christian Council”

  • asking for a friend (13/04/2023, 09:20) Like (16) Dislike (6) Reply
    What do they do really?
  • Lord forgive (13/04/2023, 09:48) Like (0) Dislike (7) Reply
    People this is not Christian this goes against true Christianity and empowers the rebellion against the bible
  • Well Well (13/04/2023, 10:02) Like (6) Dislike (6) Reply
    vice president LOL I love when snobby folks act like they are so Godly
  • Youth (13/04/2023, 10:04) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
    Congratulations. He is a true man of God.
  • Really??? (13/04/2023, 10:14) Like (7) Dislike (7) Reply
    "...our society is plagued with many ills..." but the only thing the CC ever writes about is Gay Marriage - go and take many seats.
  • HMMM (13/04/2023, 10:15) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    At least he will be fair and balanced.
  • okay (13/04/2023, 10:18) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    He would not sell out his people to the colonial masters like Mel did in a meeting with pastors and UK Officials. Rather than seeing Jesus as our Savior, Mel have them as our Savior and as people who have no sin.
    • @okay (13/04/2023, 11:50) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply

      I agree. If God leaves it up to Pastors like **** alone then only who he sees fit to go to Heaven would go. The man is one of the most bitter Pastors who believes negative about his people and leaders except his lying political s** and whoever they are affiliated with whether they believe in God or not. He believes the Governor can do no wrong. He sold the people of the BVI out long ago and so did Jo** Cl**** with secret meetings with the Governor telling lies and setting up for their friends and family to take over. God does not like ugly. Time will reveal all.

  • what a pity (13/04/2023, 10:23) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    A few of these pastors are afraid to speak out against the evils the Governor and UK are doing to the people of the BVI while trying to enslave us once again. They only have the courage to speak out against the politicians. They must do both because what the Governor and his UK bosses & colleagues are doing and hiding behind the law & their office while trying to brainwash us & enslave the people of the BVI is worse than what the politicians doing.
  • great (13/04/2023, 11:25) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I see the jamaican Pastor is no longer on the executive. I wonder what he did now, hmmmm.
  • Tafari Zharr (13/04/2023, 16:38) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    REAL PYRAMIDS ARE THE POWERLESS
    By Tafari Zharr


    And It Comes To Pass
    Real Pyramids Are The Powerless
    The People, Neither Bum Nor Tokens
    Decries: Always Singing Praises and Hymns
    Their Talents and Presence Debased
    Stained Souvenirs Begging For Grace
    Unpolished- Worn Yet Poised
    Clumsy, Cheated, and Cheapen: Graceless
    Sunburnt, Defunct, Inherent to a System
    A New King For A New Monarchy
    A BVICC New President for the Clergy
    Soon A New Cabinet for A Territory
    Pecking Orders That Baffle
    Despite Demands, Disorders and Babbles
    Besiege the Secular On The Divide(s)
    Self-Importance: Prominent Meet Proud
    Sinking: A, Leaking, Shame In The Hull
    Reflections Over Myriad Of Things We Mull
    Grasping, Tensely, Onto Mooring Lines
    Who’ll Prayer For Its Lifelines
    Yet Some Get their Riches and Glory
    A Captain Of His Yacht Often Lonely
    The Powerless Needs A Good Story
    The Ministerial Order - Ecclesiastic
    The Elevation Of A Cleric - Excessive?
    Don’t Know If Campaigns Endorse Chaplains
    The Church’s Function In Championing
    Our Colliding, Arresting, Crashing, and Protesting?
    The Nursery That London Bridge would Fall
    The Queen’s Gone, Institutions Outlast Us All,
    But the Real Pyramids Are The Powerless
    Some Say: Don’t Weep Those Who Are Sleeping?
    Others: Weep Those Who Are Being Aggrieved
    I Say: The Politics Of My Semantics Is Never Pleasing!


    Copyright © 2023. By Tafari Zharr. All rights reserved.
  • Expat. (13/04/2023, 18:31) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    This place is just funny,the amount of people getting elected to do a job yet there isn't any work to be done rather than put on a suit and walk around town looking as if that person hold a very high position,I could call names who have been home relaxing and collecting tax payers money..we the one who work and put it there wouldn't get it,reason why we are expats and even if we qualify for it,you still wouldn't get it because you have to wait till your 65 and then you have to show 3 months paying before qualify..the system is corrupt in society security or should I say the whole government..gov renting buildings, waistein taxpayers money by putting it in friends and family pockets,they are comfortable going doing things because taxpayers pay for it..
  • Interested (17/04/2023, 13:47) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Who or what is this person ? The BVI is a catch all free for all. What purpose does the Christian council serve anyway ?
  • Glad (17/04/2023, 17:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

    Well we are all happy *******  is out because he was about to be under investigation by the COI of his affiliation with the former premiere who got caught by the feds.
    He walked around condemning folks and forgetting he has a smoke head son, a daughter who is a dyke (yet condemning the gays), controlling his 40 something year old sister.
    That man is the devil. Christian council, pffft



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