Religion

Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority employees have donated $6,000 to furnish two efficiency units at the recently opened St. Teresa of Calcutta House of Hope transitional housing facility in Christiansted, which is managed by Catholic Charities of the Virgin Islands Inc.

The St. Croix Long Term Recovery Group (STXLTRG) has announced it has awarded $74,240.84 to local faith-based organizations through a mini-grants program.

Officer Gregory Bennerson addressed the congregation about crime plaguing the community, safety of families, neighbors and outreach programs.

Catholic Charities of the Virgin Islands and the V.I. Housing Finance Authority joined forces in a mission of hope to reduce homelessness in the territory.

The ceremony was held at the St. Thomas Reformed Church, where MBW founder Scott Bradley created the non-profit 12 years ago.

The faith community can serve as a critical link between police and the citizens they protect and serve.

Nobel laureate and renowned anti-apartheid leader Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has agreed to lend his name to an ambitious agricultural initiative by Jacksonville, Florida-based FreshMinistries Inc. to combat world hunger.

The Jehovah's Witnesses will hold a one-day convention at their Assembly Hall at 23C North Carlton Road, Frederiksted on Sunday, Oct. 21.

Ambassador Dani Dayan, consul general of Israel in New York, spoke briefly before the Legislature of the Virgin Islands led by Senate President Myron D. Jackson as part of a three-day visit to the territory to build diplomatic relations.

The convention will feature Bible-based talks and video presentations. There will not be a collection or entrance fee.