21/06/2026
The late Mr. Preston Davis Cunningham joined the Family Island Administrators’ Cadre as an Assistant Family Island Commissioner on 1st August, 1991. He underwent apprenticeship training in George Town, Exuma, in 1992 under the supervision of the late Mr. Charles King. Upon completion of his training, he received his first independent appointment to the District of Mayaguana, where he served from June 1993 to April 1994.
In April 1994, he was redeployed and appointed to oversee the San Salvador District. During that same year, he was promoted to the post of Deputy Family Island Commissioner and, in 1995, advanced further to the position of Family Island Commissioner.
In October 1999, while serving in Bimini, Mr. Cunningham was promoted to Senior Deputy Family Island Administrator. His final promotion came in February 2004, when he attained the highest rank within the Family Island Administration cadre, that of Family Island Administrator.
Mr. Cunningham served in numerous Family Islands and Local Government Districts throughout his distinguished career, including Long Island, Bimini and Cat Cay, North, Central and South Abaco, the Berry Islands, Cat Island, Inagua, Central Eleuthera, the City of Freeport, and East Grand Bahama. Owing to his exceptional competence and leadership abilities, he was frequently entrusted with the responsibility for overseeing multiple districts simultaneously.
Mr. Cunningham’s final tour of duty concluded in November 2020, when he was recalled to the Department of Local Government Headquarters to complete his public service career. After forty-nine (49) years as a Public Officer, including thirty (30) years of dedicated service with the Department of Local Government, he proceeded on eighty-one (81) weeks of accumulated vacation leave. Upon exhausting his leave, he attained the mandatory retirement age and officially retired from the Public Service in February 2021.
Mr. Cunningham was known for his jovial personality, welcoming spirit, and engaging conversations. Many of his colleagues looked forward to visiting his district, knowing that he would be an exceptional host and would ensure that every work-related trip was both productive and enjoyable. His passion for and extensive knowledge of Local Government were truly admirable and earned him the respect of all who had the privilege of working with him.
Mr. Preston Davis Cunningham will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his Local Government family. MAY HIS ETERNAL SOUL REST IN PEACE.
