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Pastors say Bahamians have lost trust in govt
September 13, 2014
Pastors say Bahamians have lost trust in govt
Pastors Lyall Bethel of Grace Community Church and Alfred Stewart of New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church yesterday encouraged Bahamians not to support any member of Parliament who votes in favor of the Gaming Bill, in the next general election.
Bethel, Stewart and several other prominent religious leaders have been sparring with Prime Minister Perry Christie over the gambling issue.
The pasto...
No let-up in web shop opposition
February 19, 2014
No let-up in web shop opposition
THE Christian Council will continue opposing attempts to legalise gambling in the Bahamas, an influential leader declared yesterday...
January 29, 2014
Pastors urge govt to respect web shop referendum result
Grace Community Church Pastor Lyall Bethel last night warned that if the government does not enforce the results of last year's gambling referendum, the public would be apathetic over this year's planned constitutional referendum.
Bethel and other pastors behind the Vote No campaign held a victory celebration in Rawson Square to commemorate the referendum's anniversary.
The event drew about 60 sup...
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...
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...
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...
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