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Pastors 'urged PM against referendum'
January 23, 2014
Pastors 'urged PM against referendum'
Bahamas Christian Council (BCC) President Rev. Dr. Ranford Patterson said yesterday he told Prime Minister Perry Christie prior to last year's gambling referendum that he should make a decision on whether to regulate the web shop industry, instead of holding a vote.
"There was no need for him to come to the Bahamian people," said Patterson during a press conference.
"I told him to go ahead and do ...
Disappointment at PM's referendum admission
January 21, 2014
Disappointment at PM's referendum admission
Following comments from Prime Minister Perry Christie that he should have regulated the web shop industry instead of holding a referendum, Senior Pastor of Grace Community Church Lyall Bethel said yesterday he felt frustrated and undermined by Christie's remarks.
"You better believe it," said Bethel, who was among a group of pastors who led the Vote No campaign.
"I run a church and many pastors th...
1,000 encouraged to become Lamplighters
January 02, 2014
1,000 encouraged to become Lamplighters
With the start of a new year, many people are making resolutions that they hope will help them to change their lives for the better. This year, the Lamplighters, a group at Grace Community Church...
When will The Bahamas benefit Bahamians
October 18, 2013
When will The Bahamas benefit Bahamians
Dear Editor,
When will The Bahamas benefit Bahamians and the people of The Bahamas move beyond eating from the crumbs that sometimes fall from foreigners' tables?
The political dilapidation of our great Bahamaland is rapidly racing toward its demise, and if we don't wake up and fight for our country as a people, sad will be our cry. Time and time again, election after election, we have gullibly s...
Ceremony to honour Independence couples
August 22, 2013
Ceremony to honour Independence couples
AS part of the celebrations of the nation's 40th anniversary, Grace Community Church, in conjunction with Rex Major and Associates, will conduct a special ceremony to honour all couples married in the year the Bahamas became independent...
Bahamas Ecumenical Service held at historic St. Agnes Episcopal Church in downtown Miami
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...
July 19, 2013
Eumenical Service for Bahamas 40th Independence Celebrations Draws Crowd
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 of the new Baha...
May 14, 2013
Smith: Time to ban discrimination on grounds of sexual preference
Former parliamentarian George Smith said it is time to amend the constitution to ban discrimination on the grounds of sexual preference or orientation.
Smith also recommended instituting a provision in the constitution that would allow a member of Parliament to be recalled.
The comments were among 13 suggestions he made for constitutional reform.
Smith also called for the country's head of state t...
Activist: Gays should have right to marry
February 28, 2013
Activist: Gays should have right to marry
Human rights activist Erin Greene yesterday called the church a "special interest group" that should not prevent the government from carrying out its obligation to its citizens and their right to same-sex marriage.
"For the church to think that they can define the entire institution of marriage according to their rules is dangerous and I think legally it is wrong," said Greene, who appeared before...
Licking His Wounds
February 04, 2013
Licking His Wounds
Let me state it at the top. We love the fact that Prime Minister Perry Christie is so accessible. He loves a microphone and we love headlines. But on Tuesday morning, the day after the failed gambling referendum, taking questions from reporters was the last thing that Christie was interested in.
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