Devout Christians were glad for the opportunity to mark Ash Wednesday yesterday. At St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Black Rock, St Michael, the congregation was marked with the traditional cross on the forehead and also took communion, all while reaffirming their faith. Canon George Harewood said Lent was a time to reflect on life and the Christian journey prior to Easter, which represents the victory of Christ over sin. He said …
Late founder and principal of the former Metropolitan High School Olivier Cox was today hailed by members of the school’s alumni association as their “Sidney Poitier” who took them from crayons to meaningful, productive adult lives. In the tribute compiled by president of the association Jan-Lyn Skeete, and delivered at Cox’s funeral service at the Belmont Methodist Church, the former students based their sentiments on the words of the song …