For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life or what shall a man give in return for his life? – Matthew 16:26.
I SUPPORTED THE TEMPORARY BAN on the importation of all meat and meat products from Brazil after the authorities there claimed that several meat processors had been selling rotten beef and poultry.
The suspension did not go down well with some local importers, who claimed that the authorities should have waited until an investigation was completed.
As far as this writer is concerned, that is a big no, for the health of the nation comes before the bottom line of any business. It is better to be on the side of the caution rather to be on the side of risk and danger.
Congratulations
The Ministry of Agriculture and its senior veterinary officer Dr Mark Thompson,
along with officials from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, must be congratulated for taking swift action.
On Monday we got the good news that the ban had been lifted.
It must have come as a relief for corned beef lovers, for there are many people who just love to cook one-two-three (potatoes, macaroni and corned beef).
I hope that we continue to import good corned beef.
Exchange of pulpit
There will be a pulpit exchange in the St John deanery of the Anglican Church on Sunday.
Rev. Anthony Harewood – St Joseph and St Aidan
Rev. Myra LaPlante – St Gabriel
Rev. Bernard Been – St Margaret
Rev. Fequel LaPlante – St John
Rev. Roosevelt Taitt – Holy Cross
Rev. Davidson Bowen – St Augustine
Rev. Suzanne Ellis –Holy Innocents
Rev. Stephanie-Ann Wedderburn –St Saviour and St Simon
Canon Geoffrey Mayers – St Jude
Rev. Peter Boxill – St Luke
Rev. Brian Thompson – St Anne
Yard sale
A yard sale of clothes, household items and furniture will take place at James Street Methodist Church tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Moravian church T20 cricket
The Moravian Church’s Tape Ball T20 Cricket Competition continues this evening with Dunscombe vs Mount Tabor at 7 p.m. at the James Bryan Complex, Market Hill, St George.
St Philip Moravian harvest
St Philip Moravian Fellowship’s annual harvest festival takes place on Sunday,at the Bethlehem Moravian Church, Maxwell, Christ Church, at 3:30 p.m.
Moramus Singers
The Moramus Singers of Barbados present John Stainer’s The Crucifixion on Sunday, April 9, at 5 p.m. at the Calvary Moravian Church, Roebuck Street, St Michael.
Lenten service
The St Leonard’s Church is hosting a series every Tuesday during Lent called To be a Disciple. The time is from 12:10 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. and the presenter/facilitator will be Rev. Dr Sonia Hinds.
Devotional service
Wesleyan Holiness Church, Whitepark Road, St Michael, welcomes you to their Midday Devotional Lenten Service on Wednesday, April 12, at 12 p.m. with the theme After Lent What’s Next. The speaker will be senior pastor Rev. Esther Willoughby.
Handel’s Messiah part II
The St Michael’s Cathedral choir presents Handel’s Messiah Part II on Friday, April 14 (Good Friday), at the cathedral at 8 p.m.
Stainer’s Crucifixion
The Belmont Methodist Church presents a rendition of Stainer’s The Crucifixion by the augmented choir on Good Friday at the church at 8 p.m. It will be directed by Olivier Cox and the guest organist will be Basil Forbes.