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September 27, 2013
Bishop forms new fellowship

Bishop Neil C. Ellis, senior pastor of Mount Tabor Full Gospel Baptist Church, yesterday revealed that he has resigned and withdrew his church from the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International after learning that some of its members had "intense" opposition to non-American leadership...

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September 10, 2013
From Scripture to Canvas-Interview with Jace McKinney By Keisha Oliver

Bahamian artist and illustrator Jace Mckinney began a new chapter in his career this year; he returned to the classroom to pursue studies in Theology at Andrews University in Michigan. Over the past few months, this experience has not merely enriched his spiritual life, but also informed his creative practice...

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September 07, 2013
Hall: Pastors must join crime fight

After a series of murders in the past two weeks, former Bahamas Christian Council President Bishop Simeon Hall said yesterday that the country is in crisis mode and he called on church leaders to step up...

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11 murders in 12 days
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September 05, 2013
11 murders in 12 days

A man was shot and killed at Whites Addition, Kemp Road last night, becoming the 11th person murdered on New Providence in 12 days.

Police said the man was shot shortly before 10 p.m. Details were still sketchy up to press time...

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September 02, 2013
hall: nothing wrong with reasonable force

AN INFLUENTIAL religious leader says he sees nothing wrong with using ?reasonable force? to subdue unruly detainees at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre...

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August 22, 2013
Mount Tabor senior pastor resigns from fellowship

After 20 years of service to the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International, Bishop Neil Ellis, senior pastor at Mount Tabor Full Gospel Baptist Church, has resigned as second presiding bishop and from the Bishop's Council of the church that is described as one of the fastest growing multi-cultural and multi-denominational reformations representing more than 10,000 leaders of faith, 2,000...

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August 23, 2013
Move after Neil Ellis' resignation

EIGHTEEN Baptist churches in the Bahamas have withdrawn their membership from the Full Gospel Fellowship as a result of Bishop Neil Ellis' resignation from the international religious body...

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August 21, 2013
Shock as Bishop Ellis resigns from Full Gospel community

SHOCKWAVES rippled through the Full Gospel Baptist community yesterday when Bishop Neil C Ellis announced his resignation as the second Presiding Bishop and as a member of the Bishop's Council of the church's international community with immediate effect...

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August 02, 2013
Thieves hit New Covenant church

The senior pastor of New Covenant Baptist Church expressed shock yesterday after burglars broke into the sanctuary's offices on Wednesday night, leaving what church officials said is up to $25,000 in damage.

Trajean Jadorette said the robbery shows that some people have no respect for the church...

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August 02, 2013
Bishop feels 'violated' by church theft

BISHOP Simeon Hall says he feels ?violated? after thieves caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to New Covenant Baptist Church ? stealing cash, computers, and laying waste to several rooms...

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July 25, 2013
The power to succeed or fail is in you

The members at Living Waters Kingdom Ministries were told by Senior Pastor Apostle Raymond Wells that the power to succeed or fail rested with them and that in order to succeed their desire for success should be greater than their fear of failure.

Speaking at the recent G5 (Glamorous Girls Giving God Glory) hosted by his wife, Olivia Wells, the pastor told the congregation that the fulfillment ...

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July 18, 2013
Mt. Calvary pastor celebrates 23rd anniversary

I don't want to leave when I'm unable to leave. I want to leave while I still have some strength to enjoy my life outside pastoring of the church. So my next five to six years will be geared towards transforming the church and preparing the church for the next leader who will succeed me in a couple of years...

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July 12, 2013
Bahamas National Youth Choir Performing For Post-Independence in Atlanta

Atlanta experience the sights, sounds and culture of the archipelago when internationally acclaimed Bahamas National Youth Choir, under the direction of Cleophas Adderely, performs at the prestigious Morehouse College this weekend.

According to newly appointed Vice-Consul Attach? with responsibility for Culture and Student Relations, Robert Pinder, the performance is just a small part of the p...

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July 11, 2013
JCN to honor young trailblazers

On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the independence of the Bahamas, Jones Communications Network (JCN), with the collaboration of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture and other partners in the private sector, will honor scores of young Bahamians who have been trailblazers in various professions and spheres of life in the development of the nation.

These men and women from different...

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July 07, 2013
Lady Foulkes makes a presentation to Rev. Dr. Hervis Bain, designer of The Bahamas' Coat of Arms Jr. at a luncheon in his honour

Her Excellency Joan Lady Foulkes makes a presentation to Rev. Dr. Hervis Bain Jr. during a luncheon in his honour, June 30, at the Sheraton Cable Beach Resort. Rev. Bain, Senior Pastor at the St John's Native Baptist Cathedral, is the designer of The Bahamas' Coat of Arms...

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July 02, 2013
BSC crowns its volleyball champions

The Baptist Sports Council (BSC) staged its 2013 Co-Ed Volleyball Classic on Saturday at the D.W. Davis Gymnasium with Salem Union Baptist carting off the top prize.

In the final, which was played in a best-of-three sets format, Salem prevailed in straight sets, 25-21 and 25-23, over St. Paul's Baptist.

Kirwood Jr. was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP)...

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June 30, 2013
Minister speaks at church

MINISTER of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe was a special guest lecturer in Freeport at First Baptist Church's celebration of the life of Sir Lynden Pindling, entitled "On Their Shoulders..."

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July 01, 2013
COB recruits new track and field athletes

A total of nine student-athletes, who distinguished themselves in track and field events, will join The College of The Bahamas' (COB) athletics program in the Fall 2013 semester.

The athletes signed letters of commitment yesterday, sealing their allegiance in the first ever 'Signing Day' held by the Athletics Department of COB. Among the new student-athletes are recent public and private school...

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June 25, 2013
St John's students hold graduation celebration

SOME St John's College students reportedly celebrated their graduation on Monday night with a gathering at Zion Baptist Church following the cancellation of their official ceremony...

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June 20, 2013
BBF Championships to get underway this morning in Grand Bahama

According to reports, everything is now set for the GBPA 11th Bahamas Baseball Federation's (BBF) Andre Rodgers Championships.
BBF Secretary General Teddy Sweeting said that over 800 boys and girls are expected to be in Grand Bahama this weekend, battling for gold in their respective age brackets.
Also, the BBF will welcome Director of Global Scouting for the Cincinnati Reds Jim Stoeckel and Glo...

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