by Joy-Ann Gill | Jun 6, 2020 | Corona Virus, Top Stories
The new measures will now allow for communion to take place once there is no physical contact between worshippers or between officiant and worshipper. (Stock Photo) Government has made changes to the initial COVID-19 restrictions issued for the June 1st reopening of...
by Joy-Ann Gill | Jun 6, 2020 | Corona Virus, Top Stories
(Stock Photo) The contentious issue of allowing communion in churches during the COVID-19 pandemic has been resolved with the island’s churches now able to administer it, once there is no physical contact between worshippers or between officiant and worshipper. This...
by Joy-Ann Gill | Jun 6, 2020 | Corona Virus, Top Stories
(Stock Photo) Government has always taken the suggestions of church leaders on board, from the framing of initial measures for the reopening of churches on June 1, to the recently announced changes. This was underscored by Minister of Labour and Social Partnership...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | May 29, 2020 | Corona Virus, Top Stories
Attorney General, Dale Marshall, announced that churches and faith-based organizations across Barbados will be able to reopen their doors for services from June 1, under strict conditions to ensure physical distancing and contact tracing. (GP) Churches and faith-based...
by bgis | Apr 9, 2020 | Corona Virus, Top Stories
Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs (MPEA), Cynthia Forde, receives a donation of care packages from James Emptage of the Plymouth Rapid Relief Team. Looking on is Trustee, Wayne Brathwaite. (Photo: MPEA) Assistance to the most vulnerable in Barbados...
