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Decisions on gender neutral language ‘have no bearing on us’ says bishop

WHILE the Church of England is continuing discussions on the subject of gender neutrality, Bishop Laish Boyd said whatever decision is made will have no bearing on the Anglican Diocese of The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Activist: Bishop’s statement important

A LOCAL activist says the Anglican Diocese’s support towards the amendments to the Sexual Offences Act, which will make marital rape a crime, is important, as many denominations have failed to publicly do the same.

Bishop warns over lack of transparency

BISHOP Laish Boyd said the real cause of problems that many nations face arise out of a lack of transparency, accountability, and fair play by national leaders and systems.

ANGLICANS SUPPORT MARITAL RAPE LAW – Bishop: Wherever rape happens, it is called rape

BISHOP Laish Boyd said the Anglican Diocese “wholeheartedly” supports the proposed amendments to the Sexual Offences Act so that “wherever rape happens it is called rape”.

Bishop sends Christmas message of peace

THE Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of The Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos Islands, Rt Rev Laish Boyd, has sent a message of peace for Christmas.

No place for petty politics

ANGLICAN Bishop Laish Boyd has expressed concern about the level of “petty politics” that goes on in The Bahamas, which he deemed “not good” for the country.

Bishop tells people to follow safety guidelines

ANGLICAN Archbishop Laish Boyd is urging people to take COVID-19 safety guidelines seriously, saying we must “practice the protocols or face destruction”.

Bishop: We’ll keep operating churches under guidelines from government

BISHOP Laish Boyd, head of the Anglican Diocese of The Bahamas & Turks and Caicos Islands, said although there is a spike in COVID cases, the Anglican community will continue to operate churches under the current government issued protocols.

Archbishop: Follow orders to avoid infection

ANGLICAN Archbishop Laish Boyd is urging residents to comply with the government’s extended emergency orders to avoid “widespread infection and death.” His plea came in a pastoral letter issued in observance of Holy Week, which begins on Sunday. Th

Churches agree to suspend services

CHURCH leaders have agreed to temporarily suspend services in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday.

We may get a black eye over immigration, warns bishop

ANGLICAN Archbishop Laish Boyd has warned that the country could “very easily get a black eye” from the international community if it does not handle the illegal immigration issue in a sensitive manner.

Bishop attacks 'gutter politics'

REVEREND Laish Boyd, bishop of the Anglican Diocese of the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands, has denounced the “gutter politics and venom” associated with the upcoming general election, charging that the practice could hinder upstanding persons seeking to offer themselves for public office in the future.

Religious leaders unite to call for ‘yes’ vote

TOP religious leaders across denominations united yesterday to declare their hope that Bahamians vote yes to all questions during the gender equality referendum on June 7.

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