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Being Christian and serving God means sacrifices
Being Christian and serving God means sacrifices
"If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters -- yes, even his own life -- he cannot be my disciple. And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple." - Luke 14:25-27
Murder victim was 'passionate' about youth work
Murder victim was 'passionate' about youth work
Police have identified the woman who was found in a South Beach canal with gunshot injuries as Yinka Strachan, 42.
Bahamas Feeding Network, ADO Laud Establishment of BAMSI Egg Poultry Academy
The Bahamas Feeding Network applauds the government’s launch of The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute’s (BAMSI) Egg Academy Poultry Research and Training Center as a part of its overall egg production plan.
Priest encourages Guides to be impactful
Priest encourages Guides to be impactful
Coming off the thrust of International Women's Day, while still in the midst of Women's History Month, young females who comprise the 76th Girl Guides Company of St. Ambrose Anglican Parish were encouraged to plan for a future in which they would seek to be more "assertive, aggressive and to know what they want out of life".
Cartwright calls for urgency in crime fight
Cartwright calls for urgency in crime fight
Free National Movement (FNM) Deputy Leader Shanendon Cartwright yesterday called on the government to "move with a sense or urgency and resolve" to address rising crime in the country.
A shocking lesson in entrepreneurship
A shocking lesson in entrepreneurship
A Sts. Francis & Joseph (SFJ) teacher tells the story of realizing a student was bringing slime to school and selling it to her schoolmates. She made the student return the money to her peers as selling personal products on school grounds is against the institution's policy.
Train up a child the way he should go
Train up a child the way he should go
The Bible says it quite distinctly - train up a child in the way he should go, and that when they are old, they will not depart from it. And training up a child is a major responsibility for parents and guardians, and most of them are not doing the training, according to pastor and now life management coach Ricardo Miller, an advocate for life management in churches.
Mark Humes heads Morehouse College Bahamas Alumni Association
Mark Humes, Carlos Outten, Trevor Whylly, Nathan Rolle and John Fowler comprise the new executive officers for the Morehouse College Bahamas Alumni Association.
Hometown heroes
Hometown heroes
A. Charlene Gibson is described as a person who prides herself on having a direct and professional approach, but still retains an open-minded easy-going side. It was for this that she was nominated for a Baha Mar Hometown Hero award – in the area of community – and won. Gibson, the business manager at the Children's Emergency Hostel, was one of a number of winners.
Why is church not helping ease tensions on migrants?
Why is church not helping ease tensions on migrants?
AMID rising tensions over the country's illegal immigration issues, Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said he has asked religious leaders why the church has not been more "forthright" in seeking to ease emotions over the matter.
Trafficking in Person Inter-Ministry Committee conducts Training Session
Taskforce members from the Trafficking in Persons (TIPs) Inter-Ministry Committee in collaboration with Church of God Bahamas, conducted a Women and Girls Seminar at the Lighthouse Church of God Church, Pinewood Gardens on Saturday 25th February 2023.
Botanical garden celebrates its 50th year in bloom
Botanical garden celebrates its 50th year in bloom
During March, the Garden of the Groves is inviting Grand Bahamians to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Woman reportedly leasing land where shanties are calls on govt to act
A woman who attempted to demolish a shantytown on land off Bacardi Road she allegedly leases from the government is calling on the Davis administration to deal with the issue of shantytowns in the country.
Church forum divided over criminalisation of marital rape
THE proposed amendment to the Sexual Offences Act criminalising marital rape continues to receive mixed reviews from various Bahamian stakeholders.
Marking a time and season to exercise due diligence
Marking a time and season to exercise due diligence
As the 40 days of the Lenten season got underway on Ash Wednesday, Catholics were encouraged to faithfully be disciples of the Lord and to remain faithful to the Lenten discipline by Archbishop Patrick Pinder. And that together, they should look forward to the celebration of Easter with hopeful hearts and joyful praise.
Celebrating Catholic Schools Week
Celebrating Catholic Schools Week
In a year that's about faith, excellence, and service, Catholic school students found ways to embody the theme for the 134th year of Catholic education in The Bahamas and Catholic Schools Week (CSW), an annual celebration during which Catholic schools in The Bahamas engage in specific, planned activities that focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people, and its contributions to ...
Stacked field
Stacked field
The nominations are in! And the judges will have a difficult time selecting the next Bahamas Primary School Student of the Year due to the outstanding candidates from around the country nominated, according to Ricardo P. Deveaux, Bahamas Primary School Student of the Year Foundation (BPSSYF) president and founder.
Michaela Jules is Catholic schools spelling champ
Michaela Jules is Catholic schools spelling champ
Michaela Jules competed in her school's spelling bee in 2022, but did not advance to the Archdiocesan level - this year, she has gone the distance and claimed the 2023 title, winning with the correct spelling of the word "convection".
A preteen taking action
A preteen taking action
Nylah Symonette was always taught to love and care for others. She saw a great example of this in her mom, Nakera Symonette, and members of her immediate family. She continues to "walk" in their footsteps.
Catholics gear up for city-wide Lenten Mission
Catholics gear up for city-wide Lenten Mission
Catholics are encouraged to come together to renew and recharge their faith as the Archdiocese of Nassau hosts its first in-person city-wide Lenten Mission in the COVID era, under the theme "Walking Together in Faith and Gratitude".
Bishop Hall calls out 'sanctified silence'
Bishop Hall calls out 'sanctified silence'
AFTER two murders were recorded on Sunday, Bishop Simeon Hall lashed out against those who engage in "sanctified silence" by failing to report criminal activity.
'All I want is justice for my child' says victim's mother
THE mother of a teenage girl shot dead on Saturday has said she is left heartbroken and hoping for justice for another child.
It's not about Power but empowerment
It's not about Power but empowerment
Part of being in leadership is having the courage to do what must be done to achieve what needs to be accomplished for the common good, said Bahamas Christian Council President Bishop Delton Fernander. He said everything rises or falls from leadership and that it's not about power, but empowerment.
State-Recognized Funeral for the late Hon. Mr. Justice (Retired) Rodger Gomez, Sr.
The Cabinet Office announces that a State Recognized Funeral Service for the late Honourable Mr. Justice Rodger Keith Gomez, Sr. (Retired) will be held on Friday,27th January, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road,Grants Town. Interment will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery, Nassau Street.
Violence in The Bahamas is a Tragedy, Prime Minister Davis Says
As he addressed the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s (RBPF) annual Service of Thanksgiving, on January 8, 2023, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis expressed his “profound gratitude” to RBPF members, who worked to maintain public order and safety, and to enforce the law, in difficult and often dangerous circumstances.
Freeport Minister, Dr. Pople-Smith Releases New Book on Generational Curses
Are curses and blessings as simplistic as some people believe? Can generational curses or blessings be related to the words that have been spoken? Do you have to accept what falls in your lap, or canit be broken from you and your family? These are some of the questions Dr. Deborah People-Smithanswers in her recent book, Unbroken Generational Curses, How to Be Set Free (Inspire Publishing2022).
State-Recognized Funeral Service for the late David Knowles
The Cabinet Office announces that a State RecognizedFuneral Service for the late David Knowles, former Presidentof the Hotel Union and Parliamentarian will be held on Friday,18 th November, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Matthew’s AnglicanChurch, Shirley and Church Streets. Interment will follow in the Church’s Cemetery.
State-Recognized Funeral for the Late Neville Scavella
The Cabinet Office announces that a State Recognized Funeral Service for the late Pastor Neville Emmanuel Scavella, JP, former President of the Seventh-day AdventistChurch and Chaplain of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force will be held on Friday, 11 th November, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Activist: Bishop's statement important
Activist: Bishop's statement important
A LOCAL activist says the Anglican Diocese's support towards the amendments to the Sexual Offences Act, which will make marital rape a crime, is important, as many denominations have failed to publicly do the same.