That which was from the beginning, which we heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon and touched with our hands, concerning the word of life.
– 1 John 1:1
This week, I have something that I would like to share with my readers, well-wishers and supporters, but you must keep it as a secret.
I have not discussed it with my boss, the Most Reverend Dr John Holder, Archbishop of the West Indies and Bishop of Barbados, or my wife Den Den, and I must do so before I can make the final decision.
While attending the second Provincial Clergy Conference of the Church in the Province of the West Indies, from April 22 to April 27, in Guyana, I was very pleasantly surprised of what I saw of the country. I am therefore thinking of relocating to that country – but remember that you have to keep that a secret.
The housing stock is very good. There are some very beautiful wooden houses. The people are very hard-working, friendly, pleasant and of course go-getters – something I hope Barbadians will aim for – and, of course, the work ethic is very good. I had two shirt-jac suits made and delivered in two days.
What really drew me to love Guyana was that I was able to handle a lot of money, something that I had never done in Barbados. After converting some United States dollars to Guyanese dollars, I had $91 thousand Guyanese.
But after I paid my hotel bill of $87 800, I was left with only $2 200.
Seriously, I found that clothes were cheaper in Guyana than in Barbados. There was only one regret I had: my lack of walking fitness was exposed when I was taken around Georgetown on foot by Dennis “Fausha” Ward, a Barbadian from my home district Ellerton, St George, who has been living in Guyana for the last 22 years.
Barbadians must stop being so critical of Guyana and its people – you must go and see for yourself before you speak.
I did, and I am thinking about relocating to Guyana. If you want to be a millionaire, then Guyana is the place for you.
Fair
St George’s Parish Church will be holding its annual fair tomorrow on the grounds of the Rectory from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tickets are on sale and the public is invited.
Concert
The Woman’s Auxiliary of St John’s Parish Church will be holding a festal concert on Sunday at the church from 4 p.m.
This concert will be part of the church’s patronal celebrations. The public is invited.
Flower show
St Patrick’s Church Anglican Church, St Patrick’s, Christ Church, will be holding a flower show from today to Sunday. Tickets are on sale and the public is invited.
Organ recital
The Church of God Reformation Movement is celebrating 100 years this year and in doing this it will be holding an organ recital by Dr Sean Jackson. This will take place on Sunday at 7 p.m. at Bethel Methodist Church.
The public is invited.
Fish fry
St Aidan’s Church, Bathsheba, St Joseph, will be holding its annual fish fry on tomorrow from 6:30 p.m. at Kennor House, Bathsheba, St Joseph.
Tickets are on sale and the public is invited.
Luncheon
The Parochial Church Council and members of the Cathedral of St Michael and All Angels will be hosting its annual Family Day Luncheon on Sunday at the Deanery, Welches, St Michael, at noon.
Proceeds are in aid of cathedral funds. Tickets are on sale and the public is invited.
Fair
The Annual Circuit Fair of the James Street Methodist Church will be held tomorrow at Ilaro Court from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale and the public is invited.
Special services
Centenary Moravian Church, Shop Hill, St Thomas, invites you to its four nights of Renewal Services under the theme Stepping Out, from Monday to Thursday, this week at 7:30 nightly.
The speakers are Pastor Morris Lee and Sister Jeaneta Waithe. The host pastor is the Rev. Vera Waithe. Come and be blessed.
