Prophet Warns of Wrath Over VI
Self-styled Prophet Providence posted a prophecy on Facebook warning that divine judgment will strike the Virgin Islands because of rising 'witchcraft' and moral decay. He called on residents and churches to repent, while his message renews attention on his controversial ministry and past legal disputes.
Self-styled Prophet Providence has warned that divine judgment will fall on the Virgin Islands, saying in a Facebook post that the land and homes will be shaken because of what he calls a rise in "witchcraft" across the territory. In the video message, Providence said: "One of these days, the water that you see behind me, the Lord said, it will come upon the land.
One of these days, the lands that you so cherish, the Lord says that it will be shaken, and many homes will crumble in the land because of the amount of witchcraft that is taking place in the BVI." He urged people to "come to Him, repent, let go of witchcraft and seek Him with their whole heart." Providence also criticised behaviour he said is spreading among young people, charging that "there are so many persons, young people, joining the lodge.
The young women are using their bodies in the whore houses and selling their bodies privately. Prostitution is on the rise." He repeated calls for repentance: "It is time to repent and turn to Jesus and get back to him." Turning his remarks to organised religion, Providence accused some church leaders of corruption and said "evil altars have been planted within the churches." He warned that "judgement first begins in the house of the Lord," adding that if churches refuse to repent God would bring judgment upon them before the wider community.
Providence is known in the Caribbean for travelling to perform deliverance services and for live social media broadcasts in which he appears to cast out demons. His ministry has been the focus of controversy: in December 2023 a Family Court in St Vincent upheld a no-case submission in an indecent assault allegation against him, effectively freeing him of that charge.
Earlier in 2023, a court ordered him to pay a woman $10,000 for defamation after material aired on his church's Facebook page during an alleged exorcism was found to be defamatory. For residents of the BVI, the prophecy touches on ongoing community conversations about social values, youth behaviour, and the role of religious leaders.
Social media continues to amplify religious voices across the region, sometimes prompting strong public responses and calls for accountability. Local church leaders and community organisations may face renewed pressure to address concerns raised by both the prophet's followers and his critics.
As with previous public pronouncements from regional ministers, Providence's message is likely to spark debate here about faith, morality, and the limits of influence exercised through online platforms.
Primary source: VINO