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Gay bishop consecrated
LONG BEACH – The Episcopal Church has consecrated a woman as its second openly gay bishop, seven years after stirring lingering controversy by ordaining a man to a...
ALTAR CALL: Submit yourself to the fire
IT WAS A three-week crusade with a difference.Starting at the Wesleyan Holiness Tabernacle, it made its way to Rockley Clinic Centre, and later to the Pine Community Centre.Reminding...
SILENT DOCTORS: Shedding light on yeast infections
Today, I will continue on the journey of feminine exploration. Female: “Oops! Down there is itching real bad. I tired scratching; it is painful and when I pass...
WILD COOT: Well, is it a sin?
’Tis impossible to love and be wise. – So said some foolish man.Maybe a judge has no option. Maybe the law is an ass. Maybe we are saying...
Need for a scientific study
As would be expected, charges that some Barbadian secondary schools have become virtual hotbeds of lesbianism and gangs triggered a robust debate among the general public, as reflected...
BC’s Barbados: 11-plus minus
TWO MONDAYS AGO, out of sympathy for the little tykes who, two Tuesdays ago, completed the Secondary Schools’ Common Entrance Examination, I did the maths section of a...
Pupils get pep talk
STUDENTS of the Alleyne School in St Andrew were given a pep talk by distinguished transplant surgeon Dr Velma Scantlebury-White last Friday .The Barbadian and former student of...
Helping hand for fire victim
ALMOST one year ago Sandra Straker of Wildey, St Michael lost everything she owned to fire leaving her and her children with just the clothes on their backs....
Protect against ills of the internet
Protecting children from the dark side of the Internet, says Prime Minister David Thompson, remains a priority for Barbados, even though the new information and communication technology (ICT) ...
Centenarian celebrates with worship
One of Onesta “Viola” Albertina Devonish’s greatest loves has been attending church.Not only did Barbados’ latest centenarian attend service every Sunday at the Whitepark Wesleyan Holiness Church, but she also ventured to nearby churches that held services during the week, to satisfy her thirst for God.Such was the testimony...
Insurer: It’s a strategic move
British American Insurance Co. (Barbados) Ltd is urging its policyholders not to panic as it seeks a buyer for its operations.Moreover, the company said, it desired judicial management...
Swift by name and nature
Sprint hurdler Greggmar Swift stunned the field to win the men’s 100 metres last Saturday night at the National Stadium during the staging of the 10th Austin Sealy...