Nassau, Bahamas - It is with regret and deep sadness that the Commissioner of Police records the death of Commissioner of Police (Retired) Mr. Bernard Kenneth Bonamy on Friday 22nd February, 2013.Commissioner Bonamy enlisted into the Royal Bahamas Force on June 17th 1963 and served with distinction for 38 years.

A native of Arthur’s Town, Cat Island, Commissioner Bonamy rose from the rank of Constable to the prestigious position of Commissioner of Police; an office he dutifully held for fourteen (14) years during the period 1987 to 2001. This milestone made Commissioner Bonamy the longest serving Commissioner in an independent Bahamas.During his career, Commissioner Bonamy received numerous awards and honours.

In 1985 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II bestowed the Lieutenant of the Victorian Order(LVO) on Mr. Bonamy and in 2000, he received the Queen’s Police Medal (QPM). Condolences are extended to Mr. Bonamy’s wife Shirley, his children and the entire family.