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August 06, 2015
Bishop Gilbert Thompson's contribution to the history of the church in The Bahamas, Turks Caicos Islands

There was a time not very long ago when resources for the study of history of The Bahamas were extremely limited. Indeed, many Bahamians graduated knowing much more about histories of the United Kingdom and the United States and even Canada, than that of their own homeland.

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July 06, 2015
Address by The Hon. Fred Mitchell at St. Matthew's Church in Delray Florida

It is a pleasure to be back here. I say that because this was a place I visited very often as a child. I am a cousin of our rector and as a child I spent many a summer holiday here...

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July 30, 2014
St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church in Glinton's Long Island celebrates its Patronal Festival

Anglicans were sensitized to the intrinsic value of Mary Magdalene, after Jesus had called her from a life of sin and degradation, and told to put their own lives in context by Anglican Ordinand Eric Miller.
Miller was on assignment in South Long Island during the month of July. Working under the tutelage of Canon Harry Ward, rector of St. Paul's Parish in South Long Island, the ordinand conducted...

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August 10, 2013
Court backs church in graduation row

TWENTY-six students of the 2013 graduating class of St John's College had their hopes dashed yesterday when Chief Justice Sir Michael Barnett ruled that while contracts did exist between those students and the Anglican Central Education Authority, the ACEA had the discretion to cancel their graduation ceremony and prom...

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July 20, 2013
Bahamas Ecumenical Service held at historic St. Agnes Episcopal Church in downtown Miami

MIAMI, Florida -- A capacity crowd of Bahamians, Bahamian descendents, and friends of The Bahamas, gathered at the Historic St. Agnes Church, Miami Florida on Sunday to take part in an Ecumenical Service celebrating the Bahamas 40th Anniversary of Independence.
A cross section of Bahamian spiritual leaders from the South Florida area took part in the service. Highlights included the introduction...

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June 16, 2013
US Vice Consul Cayer returns to church in The Bahamas

Nassau, Bahamas - Returning to church and looking well after being assaulted last week
was Vice Consul in the US Embassy here in Nassau Kathleen Cayer. The
press was out in full force to greet and hear from her. Ms. Cayer said
The Bahamas is a beautiful place and the unfortunate incident was just
one bad person and not a representation of the entire Bahamas.

She is
pictured with Foreign Af...

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March 11, 2013
Church in United Front After Vote on Fraser

Members of Pilgrim Baptist Temple joined hands and sang with one voice throughout yesterday morning's worship service, a stark contrast to the division observed last week when members voted on whether imprisoned Bishop Earl Randolph Fraser would remain head...

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February 04, 2013
The Church in the Public Sphere

The main combatants in the gambling referendum were the numbers bosses and the church. The church won after being outspent by millions. The victory speaks to the continued significance of the organized Christian community in a society that, while being quite hedonistic, enjoys the outward signs of religiosity.

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February 16, 2011
Church in shanty town rent 'shock'

By NOELLE NICOLLS

Tribune Staff Reporter

nnicolls@tribunemedia.net

BISHOP Ross Davis confirmed yesterday that his Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries facilitated the collection of money from Haitian residents in a shanty town on behalf of a Bahamian, who claimed ownership.

Haitian residents in the village known as Government Yard off Carmichael are seeking a refund of the money they paid to...

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November 01, 2010
Governor General attends church in London

Governor General Sir
Arthur Foulkes and Lady Foulkes and Bahamas High Commissioner Paul
Farquharson and Mrs Sharon Farquharson attended the 11 a.m. church
service at the Grosvenor Chapel in London Sunday morning with a group
of Bahamian students. The Governor General is in London to attend an
investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace on November 3rd. Pictured
from left are: High Commissioner Paul ...

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August 03, 2010
48th Anniversary of Jamaica's Independence at Hillside Presbyterian Church in Decatur, Georgia.

Georgia, USA - Jamaica celebrates 48th Independence in Atlanta

: Consul
General Katherine Smith recently participated in the Thanksgiving and
Ecumenical Service celebrations of the 48th Anniversary of Jamaica's
Independence at Hillside Presbyterian Church in Decatur, Georgia. 

She
is pictured with (left to right) Honourary Consul of Jamaica with
responsibilities for Atlanta Mr. Vi...

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June 10, 2022
Two injured in shooting at church

A SHOOTING incident took place at Grace Community Church in Marathon on Thursday evening resulting in two men being taken to hospital.

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August 11, 2022
PM Davis and Parliamentarians Take Part in Mt. Carey Fox Hill Day Church Service

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis, Cabinet Members, Leader of the Opposition the Hon. Michael Pintard, Parliamentarians and senior Government officials joined Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Public Service and MP for Fox Hill the Hon. Fred Mitchell in visiting four churches in Fox Hill, August 9, 2022, In observance of Annual Fox Hill Day celebrations.

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June 01, 2022
Nassau Cruise Port Managers Donate New Freezer and $1,000 in Food to Mount Olive Baptist Church Feeding Program

After learning about a heartfelt appeal for help made by officers of Mount Olive Baptist Church in a local newspaper, the management team at Nassau Cruise Port Ltd. showed love by donating a new two-door refrigerator with freezer and $1,000 worth of food to the church.

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March 30, 2020
109 people living in church arrested

MORE than 100 people were arrested for illegally residing at a church in Marsh Harbour, Abaco early on Saturday morning...

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May 13, 2019
Prime Minister Minnis attends Mother’s Day Church Service in Long Island

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis attended Mother’s Day church service at the St. Athanasius Anglican Church in Deadman’s Cay, Long Island, on Sunday 12 May.
Prime Minister Minnis told residents that to mark Mother’s Day this year he wanted to do something different to show his appreciation for mothers across The Bahamas.

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December 22, 2018
Four Bahamas Christmas Churches Stamps Released in Time for the Holiday Season

The Bahamas Postal Service released four Bahamas Christmas Churches Stamps on November 29, 2018...The 15 cent value highlights Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting Street...

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March 16, 2018
PM Minnis Applauds Church's Role in Social Development

Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Hubert A. Minnis Wednesday applauded the church community in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas for its commitment to ministering to the poor, the sick,...

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January 31, 2017
Police force hosts church service, parade in Exuma

It was a time of praise, thanksgiving and celebration as the Royal Bahamas Police Force along with members of other government departments lifted their voices in praise during a worship service at Palestine Union Baptist Church in the Forest, Exuma. The theme for the service was, "Service To Country Above Self". Rev. Lynden Clarke expressed his gratitude to Assistant Superintendent of Police Bradl...

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August 17, 2016
A new day dawns in the St. John's Particular Church of Native Baptists with the appointment of Bishop Carrington Pinder

Bishop Carrington Samuel Pinder, who is described as compassionate, caring, creative and confident, is also said to be a man who is focused on the work of God and one who expresses concern for his fellow man.

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